Malory Ericksen

As an amateur metal detectorist, one of the greatest things I can find with my metal detector is antique buttons. Buttons are a fascinating piece of history and have changed dramatically throughout the centuries. Did you know buttons were first used in the Indus Valley around 2000 BCE? For over 4,000 years, buttons have been […]

I have seen many buttons pulled out of the ground by many metal detectorists throughout my life. But rarely are any as decorative and spectacular as the dandy button! These large decorative buttons are in a class all their own. These buttons were worn by specific people for a specific reason, and we can still

An old flat button identification is one way of finding out whether the button you found while metal detecting is antique or not. Buttons hold history, which makes them a popular item for many collectors. But with so many buttons made hundreds of years ago, what characteristics will tell you which ones hold value. You