Continental Army Button Thames find

[Camberley1970]

Hi...first post here,
I live in London and occasionally mudlark on the Thames foreshore. This Sunday I found a button emerging from the mud and it's been confirmed as a Continental Army button. As far as I can tell it is in very good condition (anaerobic mud) and better preserved than many I have seen on the internet from battlefield soil. I have no attachment to it so will be selling it soon. i thought you might like to see the photos.
Very best,

M

 

[smokeythecat]

That one is a beauty. No doubt one of the redcoats brought it back with them.

 

[NZ49er]

Gorgeous! Best dug example I've seen! Always wanted to mudlark on the Thames. I will be in London's this November, but I think there's a permit required?

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Fantastic example, congratulations!

 

[Hawks88]

Very nice find and in great shape. Congrats.

 

[CRUSADER]

Gorgeous! Best dug example I've seen! Always wanted to mudlark on the Thames. I will be in London's this November, but I think there's a permit required?

Yes from the London Port Authority (LPA)

 

[CRUSADER]

Are you a mudlark or a standard permit holder?

PS. Very nice condition, not sure why you want to sell it though. (but I know its your choice)

 

[Scrappy]

Those mud pewters always hold up exceptionally well. The condition is outstanding and should fetch you quite a few quid.


Congrats!!!!!!

 

[CASPER-2]

ones in poor shape can go for $300+ over here - wtg

 

[CRUSADER]

ones in poor shape can go for $300+ over here - wtg

But isn't part of that price its provenance & history?

 

[Jeff H]

How many "USA" buttons have been found in the UK ?? Safe to say it is a very rare find outside of North America. I'd be very hard pressed to part with it. But then again, I am hard pressed to part with all my dug relics.

Great find! Congrats.

 

[CRUSADER]

How many "USA" buttons have been found in the UK ?? Safe to say it is a very rare find outside of North America. I'd be very hard pressed to part with it. But then again, I am hard pressed to part with all my dug relics.

Great find! Congrats.

Very, very rare find outside of the US.

Although it has a story connected to military service, does finding it in the UK, make it more or less valuable?

 

[DownNDirty]

Very, very rare find outside of the US.

Although it has a story connected to military service, does finding it in the UK, make it more or less valuable?

That would probably depend on the buyer.

 

[Ahab8]

Very, very rare find outside of the US.

Although it has a story connected to military service, does finding it in the UK, make it more or less valuable?

My guess is that the condition of this pewter will command a high price regardless of the location found. Quite honestly the likelihood that it was brought back by a British soldier may be very attractive to some. Just my very unprofessional thoughts

 

[CRUSADER]

My guess is that the condition of this pewter will command a high price regardless of the location found. Quite honestly the likelihood that it was brought back by a British soldier may be very attractive to some. Just my very unprofessional thoughts

This is why I opened the debate, I have no strong opinion other than its history is a little weak & like you state the condition is so good, maybe someone wanting the best will pay a premium. Although an Export Licence is required by EU Law as its over 100 years old. (Our Law is actually 50 years, so very confusing)

 

[devldog]

Very cool find of the Continental button.

 

[Jeff H]

I don't know if finding it in the UK makes it any more valuable, but it certainly makes it way more interesting !

 

[Slingshot]

Possible POW's button. Ethan Allen and other captured Americans were transported to London for the full "British Treatment". Nice button find, and I hope you get a good price for it.