? civil war button

[tttorgersen]

This one is a tough one. It is from a group of CW era buttons but I can't find a pic or reference to it. A pic is attached. It has a central anchor with swirles around itt and the initials R.I. Ofn top of the anchor is a ribbon with "HOPE" written on it. Back: Boylan Mf'g Co. N.Y. In advance, thanks.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting From Lead Generation to Vetting - Grab it through Amazon!

[brnn53]

What does the back look like? Thats the best way to id buttons.
Mike

 

[tttorgersen]

The back has the words "BOYLAN MF'G CO. " and "- N.Y. - " going around the edge. There is a stiff, round shank in the middle. Thanks - any help will be appreciated. Terry

 

[brnn53]

Terry, my best guess is a Rhode Island button. There are several listed in Albert's book with the word Hope on them but nothing with the Boylan bm. There was a John Boylan that made buttons from 1864-1880s. Is it 2 piece? Sorry I couldn't be more help but you are right...thats a tough one but a very nice button!
Mike

 

[Montana Jim]

Terry, my best guess is a Rhode Island button. There are several listed in Albert's book with the word Hope on them but nothing with the Boylan bm. There was a John Boylan that made buttons from 1864-1880s. Is it 2 piece? Sorry I couldn't be more help but you are right...thats a tough one but a very nice button!
Mike

Thats as far as I got too... no exact match.