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Jan 29, 2009, 11:30 PM
#1
12 buttons
Ok here goes. I have no clue on buttons. I'm posting them all in one whack. Left to right, top row first.
#1. 2 piece, Eagle on front, can't make out a backmark, loop mount, brass.
#2. 2 piece, Eagle on front, backmark: S & J WATERBURY CT., brass
#3. Mo. P. on front, back is busted, brass.
#4. Embossed Train on front, no backmark, brass
#5. Finck Detroit, no backmark, brass
#6. Sanforized in cursive, no backmark, brass
#7. Lee (probably jeans), no backmark, brass
#8. Decorative pattern on front, no backmark, brass
#9, 10, 11. 2 hole small buttons, silver?
#12. 2 piece, Embossed musical instrument on front?, backmark: WATERBURY CO'S INC. CONN., silver plated?
I know thats alot of info, but you guys are good with these buttons. All have been found a 2 different sites. Thanks, Jason
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Jan 29, 2009, 11:59 PM
#2
Re: 12 buttons
#1. 2 piece, Eagle on front, can't make out a backmark, loop mount, brass.
Breast coat - US Army Great Seal Button (1902 to present) Date unknown
#2. 2 piece, Eagle on front, backmark: S & J WATERBURY CT., brass
cuff size - US Army Great Seal Button (1902 to present) Date unknown
#3. Mo. P. on front, back is busted, brass.
No clue
#4. Embossed Train on front, no backmark, brass
Uknown steam train - fashion/work - probebly late 18th early 19th c. (Correction - 19th early 20th c.)
#5. Finck Detroit, no backmark, brass
Vintage work clothes button - detroit company
#6. Sanforized in cursive, no backmark, brass
Vintage work clothes button
#7. Lee (probably jeans), no backmark, brass
Yup - Vintage
#8. Decorative pattern on front, no backmark, brass
Work clothes - genaric, I have many of these from an early 1900s site
#9, 10, 11. 2 hole small buttons, silver?
These are probebly underwear buttons. IMO
#12. 2 piece, Embossed musical instrument on front?, backmark: WATERBURY CO'S INC. CONN., silver plated?
Waterbury Button Cmpany band uniform button pattern #03281 http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/...dproduct=17373
I think all these are post 1900 - probebly closer to the 1930s - 1940s.
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Jan 30, 2009, 12:03 AM
#3
Re: 12 buttons
You my friend are awesome. Thanks a bunch. You think the Mo. P. button is maybe Missouri Pacific Railroad? Just a thought.
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Jan 30, 2009, 12:04 AM
#4
Re: 12 buttons
 Originally Posted by 72cheyenne
You my friend are awesome. Thanks a bunch. You think the Mo. P. button is maybe Missouri Pacific Railroad? Just a thought.
I thought maybe Mo. Police... could'nt find anything so I blew it off... LOL 
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Jan 30, 2009, 12:12 AM
#5
Re: 12 buttons
Originally Posted by Montana Jim
Originally Posted by 72cheyenne
You my friend are awesome. Thanks a bunch. You think the Mo. P. button is maybe Missouri Pacific Railroad? Just a thought.
I thought maybe Mo. Police... could'nt find anything so I blew it off... LOL
Thanks for taking the time though, really.
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Jan 30, 2009, 12:13 AM
#6
Re: 12 buttons
You're welcome...
Soemone might come along behind me and make some corrections... don't be suprised!
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Jan 30, 2009, 02:36 AM
#7
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: 12 buttons
Jim, you're on point with those ID's. 
I can't find "Mo. P" in my books either. It might be some sort of a transportation button. 
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Jan 30, 2009, 06:07 AM
#8
Re: 12 buttons
Originally Posted by 72cheyenne
You think the Mo. P. button is maybe Missouri Pacific Railroad?
It is indeed, and dates from the 1880's.
Source: Transportation Uniform Buttons, Volume One - Railroad by Donald P. VanCourt
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Jan 30, 2009, 08:24 AM
#9
Re: 12 buttons
Originally Posted by PBK
Originally Posted by 72cheyenne
You think the Mo. P. button is maybe Missouri Pacific Railroad?
It is indeed, and dates from the 1880's.
Source: Transportation Uniform Buttons, Volume One - Railroad by Donald P. VanCourt
You da man too, PBK!
Thank everyone for taking the time.
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Jan 30, 2009, 08:38 AM
#10
Re: 12 buttons
Any time, 72cheyenne... glad I could help! 
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Jan 30, 2009, 09:12 AM
#11
Re: 12 buttons
Originally Posted by Montana Jim
You're welcome...
Soemone might come along behind me and make some corrections... don't be suprised!
I can't argue with that. One thing though, I'm sure you meant to say on button #4 that it was from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Otherwise pretty good!
Dave.
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Jan 30, 2009, 09:18 AM
#12
Re: 12 buttons
The locomotive button is a post-1900 work clothes / overalls button, illustrated on p. 30 (Plate 14, #14) of Adams & Albert's booklet, A Descriptive Catalog of Pictorial Buttons Worn on Work Clothing, 1900-1935.
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Jan 30, 2009, 10:36 AM
#13
Re: 12 buttons
Originally Posted by Muddyhandz
Originally Posted by Montana Jim
You're welcome...
Soemone might come along behind me and make some corrections... don't be suprised!
I can't argue with that. One thing though, I'm sure you meant to say on button #4 that it was from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Otherwise pretty good!
Dave.
Yes, you're correct! Thanks.
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Jan 30, 2009, 01:35 PM
#14
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: 12 buttons
Nice work, everyone!
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Jan 30, 2009, 01:41 PM
#15
Re: 12 buttons
neat
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