Difference between Cloak and Dandy button?

[Isaac]

Can someone give me some tips on how to distinguish the two from each other? What do you think the difference between the two are? Is there a difference? All comments are appreciated.

Thanks,

Isaac

[del]

Isaac , Dandies , cloak or frock buttons could all mean the same , depending on who is talking about them Generally , Dandy buttons are the late 1700's era copper alloy type , usually larger than a modern quarter ( and up to a silver dollar in size) . these are always designed with tooled or machine stamped motifs , such as "sunbursts" , "pinwheels" . "floral" .