We live in house built in 1766, just outside of Washington, D.C.  A metal detecting enthusiast has just started working in our yard and today found this button.  He thinks it may be gold.  It looks like it has a flower (like a daisy) in the center, and then additional dots around the edges.  There is no name or brand on it.  The button loop on the back snapped when I was cleaning it but it was intact when we found it.  Any ideas as to its age?  It's very pretty.  Thanks for your help!
	
		
			
		
		
	
				
			 
						
					