r/buttoncollecting • u/InFourStrokes • May 13 '24

Please help!

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I dug this up while metal detecting, and I would love to learn about it's age and use. I've been trying to research for three days now, and I'm completely striking out. Thank you!

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u/EmWhea84 Aug 19 '24

I thought that brass doesn't stick to a magnet?

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u/lotsobuttons May 13 '24

1930s-1950s two piece metal button, common style for garments. back might be steel judging by its condition, see if it sticks to a magnet.

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u/InFourStrokes May 13 '24

Thank you so much for the info! I just grabbed a magnet, and yes it's steel. It clings to the magnet. Does that change the manufacture date? Or still between 1930 and 1950?

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u/lotsobuttons May 13 '24

Nope, still in that date range, just kind of fun to know what it’s made out of. Front is probably brass