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- Thread starter Dan B.
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AirmetTango
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Great button find, Dan! That’s a pretty cool front design! “Rich Orange” is one of many color and quality ratings that button manufacturers used to describe the gold gilding for their buttons in the 1800s. Wouldn’t be surprised if it dated to mid-1800s or slightly earlier...certainly no later than 1890 or so.
ToySoldier
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Rich Orange is a description of the gilt it once had. Gilt one piece buttons where the shank is on a soldered foot are generally 1810 to 1830 (or so). Probably British made. It's pretty fancy!
There are some earlier concave buttons called spunback buttons, but on those you can see circular marks/grooves on the back.
There are some earlier concave buttons called spunback buttons, but on those you can see circular marks/grooves on the back.
Thanks to the both of you for your assistance! This was found on a Sand Ridge with an indentation that looks like a Cellar hole or a barn structure had been there. Cannot find any structure with the maps I have I will check some older Maps when I get to work tonight. One of the benefits of where I'm employed. Thanks again for your help.
