Flat buttons. How old are they?

[jayhop]

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Five flat buttons,three IH,and I still don't know what the other piece is. All from the same site.Any ideas on how old the flat buttons are?
The necklace was found at my old elementary school.
I've had my MXT for a week now and these are my best pieces so far.
I have learned a lot.
Thank all you guys for your help.

jay

 

[Hunt4Fun]

Hi jay,

Looks like your luck has been very good already. Don't know the age of the buttons but if they were mixed in with the IHs they may date from the 1800s.

Good finds all,
Bob

 

[Chris(SoCenWI)]

Generally older buttons will have a backmark with the manufacturer's name or a trademark.

The flat one piece are often older then the two piece convex buttons.


Chris

 

[Old California]

The buttons appear to be the older style type flat buttons, Older than the two piece buttons.

Should be some lettering on them and if not they are still an early button, I'd guess yours are around 1830-40's. I've found several of the same type as yours from old Spanish sites here in California.

Very good finds,
Paul (Ca)

 

[jayhop]

i can make out a star a crescent moon and what looks like a sickle.
thanks for the replys.
jay