Dunlop Button Silver plated (13mm) found at abandoned golf course vintage 1940-1960's

The symbol on the button is indeed the classic **Dunlop logo**—a capital “D” inside a triangle or arrowhead shape, which was widely used by Dunlop in the mid-20th century. This specific version looks like it could date from the **1940s to 1960s**, likely tied to **golf apparel or accessories**, since you found it on an old course.

The button is likely **silver-plated brass** or another base metal with plating, judging by the corrosion pattern and underlying tones. These buttons were typically used on:

- Golf jackets or blazers

- Caddy or course uniforms

- Golf bags or high-end Dunlop-branded gear

The button uses a shank-style back (with a hollow central loop), which was common on higher-end jacket buttons and uniform embellishments rather than regular clothing. It likely would’ve been sewn onto a blazer or sports coat, consistent with vintage golf club or Dunlop staff attire.

The wear and plating loss also suggest mid-20th century manufacturing—possibly chrome- or silver-plated brass, exposed now due to decades of oxidation and environmental wear.

Lipstick by Ponds Lips (13mm x 35mm) found near Homestead by the Thames River - vintage 1940's

🧴 Identification & Age

Product Line: Pond's Lips was introduced in the early 1940s as part of Pond's expansion into color cosmetics. The line featured lipsticks in various shades, including "Honey," "Rascal Red," and "Dark Secret." 

Manufacturing Origin: The inscription "Pond's Extract Co of CAN Ltd Made in Canada" indicates that this particular tube was manufactured for the Canadian market, suggesting a production date in the early to mid-1940s.

Design Features: The tube's metal construction and push-up mechanism are characteristic of lipstick containers from this era. Such designs were prevalent before the widespread adoption of plastic packaging in the 1950s.

🧭 Historical Context

During the 1940s, especially amidst World War II, cosmetics companies like Pond's adapted to material shortages by utilizing metal for packaging. Lipstick became a symbol of resilience and femininity, with brands promoting their products as morale boosters for women contributing to the war effort.

Sunburst Button Gold Tone (14mm) found at Port Stanley Main beach vintage late 1800s to early 1900s

Based on the detailed observations and comparisons, your button appears to be a Victorian or Edwardian decorative piece, likely from the late 1800s to early 1900s. The ornate design featuring a central sunburst or star motif with intricate swirls and stamped geometric markings suggests it was used for civilian fashion, possibly adorning a cloak, coat, or folk garment. The construction style, with a cast metal body and a now-missing shank, indicates it was handcrafted or produced in small batches, rather than mass-produced for military use.

Royal Dublin Golf Club Lapel (18mm) found at abandoned golf course - Vintage 1940–1950s

Front Analysis:

• The design includes:

  • A British royal crown (typical of clubs with royal charter).

  • Two crossed golf clubs behind a ball.

  • Ornate leafy embellishments, likely oak leaves.

  • A scroll that reads: “THE ROYAL DUBLIN GOLF CLUB.”

• The material appears to be gilt brass or a similar alloy, now oxidized.

• The surface shows significant age-related wear, and the gold coloring is quite dulled—likely due to decades of oxidation and exposure.

Back Analysis:

• The reverse shows a single post with a missing clutch, likely originally held with a military-style butterfly clutch or possibly an older friction-fit or screw-back, though there's no threading visible.

• The entire back has a heavy patina of oxidation, especially the reddish hue typical of brass or copper alloys.

• The machining marks and lack of modern stamping (no maker’s mark, "Made in…" text, or branding) are consistent with mid-20th century manufacture or earlier.
  
  

Peerless button (21mm) found on old sandpit/dump road - Vintage early 1900's

Based on the photographs and available information, your Peerless button is a brass overall button from the early 20th century, commonly used on workwear garments such as overalls and jackets. The Peerless Overall Company, established in the early 1900s, was known for producing durable workwear, including overalls, work pants, and shirts. 

🧵 Identification Summary

• Material: Brass front with an iron back and steel wire shank (now missing).

• Design: Stamped with the word "Peerless" on the front.

• Type: "Wobble shank" button, a style prevalent in workwear during the early 1900s.

• Usage: Typically found on heavy-duty garments like overalls and coveralls.

Pocket Knife (15mmx100mm) found near Alma College - Vintage 1930s–1940s 

🔍 Style Classification of Your Knife

Name: Equal-End Jack Knife

Blades: Likely two (both folding from the same end, now rotted away)

Handle Material: Wood

Shield: Rectangular, pinned (also called an inset bar shield)

Era: Likely 1930s–1940s (based on construction and historical context)

Use Case: General utility or possibly civilian-military crossover (as seen with similar WWII relics)

Bugle Mouthpiece (26mmx70mm) found near Meadowlily by the Thames River - Vintage early 20th century

Found an exact match on a German Museum website with the name "Mouthpiece for flugelhorn"

Your mouthpiece is almost certainly:

• Craft Style: The finish and groove design are indicative of handmade or small workshop European military production, likely pre-WWI.

• Designed for military or ceremonial use with a natural trumpet or bugle

• A close match to museum-grade examples with no maker's mark

Button Two-Hole (15mm) found near Homestead by the Thames River - vintage 1880-1920's

🔎 Summary of Metal Button Find

Type: Two-hole, sew-through metal button.

Estimated Age: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1920).

Material: Base metal (likely Brass) with remnants of a gold wash or gilding.

Function: A Decorative "Fancy Button" used on a garment like a coat, jacket, or dress, meant to look fashionable.

Design Details

Rim: Features a prominent, raised outer rim decorated with a repeating embossed, stylized leaf or diamond pattern.

Center: The center field is heavily textured and granular, resembling a hammered effect.

Construction: The two sew-holes are visible within a central, corroded break.

Historical Note: This style is characteristic of mass-produced fashion imports during the Victorian/Edwardian era.

Button One-Piece Flat Gilt  (20mm) found near Homestead by the Thames River - vintage 1790-1840 's

Backmark: "SUPERFINE TREBLE GILT"

Other Markings: "0321"—A manufacturer's pattern, batch, or inventory number.

Significance of Mark: A quality assurance stamp indicating the button was premium, with a triple-thick layer of gold plating ("Treble Gilt") over the base metal.

Base Material: Copper alloy (likely brass or bronze), originally gold-plated. 

Front Condition Plain, convex, and heavily worn/patinated. It was likely a generic civilian coat button or a simple uniform button.

Historical Context The button dates to the period before and immediately after the official founding of the town of London in 1826, suggesting it belonged to a wealthy early settler, an officer, or someone of means who purchased high-quality imported goods, most likely from England (Birmingham).

Bullet  Cartridge S.A. Ball  Cordite Mark II  (.303 inch) found near Homestead by the Thames River - vintage 1890's

The distinctive “R / | \ L” head marks on a blank .303 cartridge made by The Royal Laboratory, Woolwich Arsenal between 1893 and 1904.

The Ball Cordite Mark II was approved to Design RL9054 in July 1893 and shown in LoC Paragraph 7278 dated December 1893.

The Ball Cordite Mark II was widely made in both Great Britain and the Empire. All the normal contractors made it and most supplied cases  to Royal Laboratory for loading. The headstamp included "C" for Cordite and the Mark "II". Indian made rounds did not include the mark number.

Although briefly replaced in 1897-99 by the hollow point ball rounds, once these were withdrawn the Ball Cordite Mark II was reintroduced and continued in service until replaced by the Mark VI in 1904.

Button Military Victorian Tunic  (20mm) found near Homestead by the Thames River - vintage 1830-1900 's

🔍 Artifact Identification

Item: British Military Uniform Button.

Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment (The Royal Scots), officially the 1st (The Royal) Regiment of Foot.

Era: Victorian (Queen Victoria, 1837–1901).

Manufacturer: Jennens & Co., London (Active with this back mark c. 1830–1890).

Material: Brass or other copper alloy (confirmed by typical button composition and patina).

🖋️ Inscription Analysis

Location, Deciphered Text, Meaning

Front (Design),"""VR"" cipher under a crown", Victoria Regina (Queen Victoria).

Front (Design),"Number ""1"" below the cipher",1st Battalion of the regiment.

Front (Rim),"""THE ROYAL REG and a small, elevated T", Standard military abbreviation for Regiment.

Back (Back mark),"""JENNENS & CO. LONDON""", Confirmed manufacturer's mark.