The term dandy button is essentially a slang term used among those who metal detect. Dandy buttons are made of metal, generally brass. They are the size of 30 mm in diameter or larger. They date in age from 1770-1795 or some experts say 1800, but were used heavily up until at least 1815.
A dandy was a like the metro-sexual of the old days. They often used large, decorative, gilded buttons on their coats which is why those types of buttons are referred as dandies.
The term dandy buttons seems to be widely used among British collectors, and I believe it was introduced here on TNet by Crusader. Presumably, the name derives from the fact that they were worn on the coats of elegantly attired 18th century gentlemen, or dandies.
Tombac or Copper Alloy Iron or Copper Alloy 18th to early 19th century Hughes and Lester 1981:221 1-piece, flat disc buttons. Cone shank with embedded wire eye. The cone shank is cast and often lathe- finished.
It is made of a curved shell and about 5000 years old. Early buttons like these usually consisted of a decorative flat face that fit into a loop. (Reinforced buttonholes werent invented until the mid-13th century).
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In Tudor times, buttons were still being sewn onto clothes as decoration – especially on rich mens clothes. Most clothes were still fastened with laces, but rich people were starting to use buttons to fasten their clothes. Hair nets, which had been used widely, were going out of fashion in Tudor times.
What does the term Tombac mean?
: an alloy essentially of copper and zinc and sometimes tin or arsenic that is used especially for cheap jewelry and gilding.
You just place your coins into a bowl, cover them with salt, pour white vinegar over the top and gently rub the mix in. Remove the coins after a few minutes and rinse and dry.
Cleaning Your Pins Swipe the back of the pin with a cotton bud before you use it on the rest of the pin. The most basic way to clean the pin is to dab it with your polish and gently rub it with a cloth. Usually, your tarnish will easily come off.
How often did the Tudors bathe?
Also Elizabeth I bathed frequently compared to her courtiers. It is reported that the Queen bathed at least once every month - and to her contemporaries that was almost too much! The Queens sharpened sense of smell might have contributed to the frequent baths but Elizabeth still joins the league of the clean Tudors!
Did Queen Elizabeth the 1st have rotten teeth?
Queen Elizabeth had teeth that were blackened by decay. She had even lost many teeth due to her sugary diet. Even though she needed to have a tooth, or teeth pulled, Elizabeth was afraid. Before she would agree to the procedure on of her bishops had to prove to her that the pain involved was not that bad.
What is a Tombac nickel?
In 1942, because of the World War, the five cents was made with a brass alloy called tombac to conserve nickel. It was made with 12 sides to avoid confusion with the cents. The torch and the V design on the 1944-1945 coinage was to promote the war effort.
What is Tombac brass?
Tombac, as it is spelled in French, or tombak, is a brass alloy with high copper content and 5–20% zinc content. Tin, lead or arsenic may be added for colouration. It is a cheap malleable alloy mainly used for medals, ornament, decoration and some munitions.
Indus Valley Civilisation The Indus Valley Civilisation are credited with the invention of the button and the earliest one we have in existence today dates from around 2000BCE and is made from a curved shell. The first buttons were used as ornamental embellishments to a persons attire and signified wealth or status.
Button is an English surname. The name is generally held to be occupational, for people involved in making or selling buttons, a word derived from the Old French bo(u)ton.