Some of my button finds (updated with more Jun 18th)

[ColonialDude]

some Rev. war, war of 1812, some 1820's...

Some British....Some American









This is just a small selection of my buttons...thought I'd post something for those that can't get out detecting

Wess

[jeff of pa]

nice buttons Wess

[ColonialDude]

Thanks Jeff Buttons aren't for everyone...but personally I would rather find buttons than coins. Especially 1812 and revolutionary war.

I don't throw coins back though!

[jeff of pa]

If I found Buttons like that, I'd like them Much more then Coins also.

[trk5capt]

Very Nice Buttons, Congrats. trk5capt...

[ColonialDude]

Thanks very much for the replies guys! I guess this isn't a popular forum *hah* I find it hard to believe so few people have an interest in buttons...

[Cannonman17]

Do you know if the button in the second picture (the U.S. button) is worth anythng.. I found one here in wisconsin at an old indian camp site... it's a much older item than what we would normally find in this area so it's really tweaked my curiosity. I think it was PBK that told me it was a "great coat" button 1820-1839, I didn't check into it at all but he knows his stuff- thanks in advance.

[gcollins]

I also love finding buttons, those are AWESOME!
Thanks For Sharing
H.H.
Greg Collins

[ColonialDude]

Thanks everyone! I'll have to update this with some more buttons in the next couple of days for those interested. Might as well keep this same post going and just update it as there isn't much traffic here anyhow it seems.

I have lots of new buttons to add!

Wess

[ColonialDude]

Do you know if the button in the second picture (the U.S. button) is worth anythng.. I found one here in wisconsin at an old indian camp site... it's a much older item than what we would normally find in this area so it's really tweaked my curiosity. I think it was PBK that told me it was a "great coat" button 1820-1839, I didn't check into it at all but he knows his stuff- thanks in advance.

Yep, that is an accurate ID. I am not sure on a value...but would venture a guess of...not very much *hahah* Probably $12-$15 maybe!?

[ColonialDude]

a few more for now

[FMarion2ndRegSC]

awesome buttons, love the early pewter navy and the 100th button with the Prince of Wales plumes is great (same as Revolutionary War period 23rds) Keep it up!

[ColonialDude]

awesome buttons, love the early pewter navy and the 100th button with the Prince of Wales plumes is great (same as Revolutionary War period 23rds) Keep it up!

Thanks The 100th is one of my faves. War of 1812 officers button. The top button with the 4 in the middle is a Revolutionary war button....not a common one either.

[lonewolfe]

Nice buttons!

[ColonialDude]

here are some more...as I promised to keep updating this thread

[nhbenz]

WOW! Wess, those are some AWSOME buttons! I missed your original post... I'm guessing many others did too. You find some great stuff... I always enjoy your posts.

[ColonialDude]

WOW! Wess, those are some AWSOME buttons! I missed your original post... I'm guessing many others did too. You find some great stuff... I always enjoy your posts.

Thanks very much It's nice to have a place to share finds like these. I am not sure many folks missed them...I think it's more that people are into coins etc. more so than buttons. To each their own. Thanks again

Wess

[muddyknees]

Maybe a name change wess the button king. great finds.
muddyknees

[nhbenz]

I agree... same avatar of course (and I solute you)... but I believe you should be "ButtonKing". Those are some GREAT finds!

[leddel]

i think your own museum is in order Wess great collection