1864 ABE LINCOLN PEWTER PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PIN?

HEAVYMETALNUT · Nov 25, 2011

Got out with Gary(foundationhunter) to a long down the mountain dirt road to a cellar hole site (ps the walk back up stunk) Gary got a nice oval Civil war US boxplate,i got a few buttons, a bridle roseette,a key hole plate and this dated 1864 pewter eagle thing which i beleive is a presidential campaign pin. 2 portraits may have went in the oval portions and are long gone was a long hike but a good day.ticks were abundent but weather was gorgeous!

nsdq · Nov 25, 2011

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president pin is coooool nices diggs :headbang:

Iron Patch · Nov 25, 2011

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I think you might have two pieces of a campaign ribbon. Something along the lines of this. In your last pic, flip the thing that's over the over the eagle, it could be what suspended the ribbon.

If by chance I happen to be right (or even if it is just a pin) I guess it would be one party's presidential nominee and his pick for VP that was on it. (unlike the one I posted) Regardless, whatever it is, it's different, and a keeper. Will watch and see what it ends up being.

HEAVYMETALNUT · Nov 25, 2011

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Iron Patch said:
I think you might have two pieces of a campaign ribbon. Something along the lines of this. In your last pic, flip the thing that's over the over the eagle, it could be what suspended the ribbon.

If by chance I happen to be right (or even if it is just a pin) I guess it would be one party's presidential nominee and his pick for VP that was on it. (unlike the one I posted) Regardless, whatever it is, it's different, and a keeper. Will watch and see what it ends up being.

i'm confuzeled :icon_scratch:

the thing above the eagle in last pic is made of brass and it's a suspender buckle.the eagle pin is made of pewter. you think those 2 pieces went together? :dontknow:

Iron Patch · Nov 25, 2011

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HEAVYMETALNUT said:
Iron Patch said:

I think you might have two pieces of a campaign ribbon. Something along the lines of this. In your last pic, flip the thing that's over the over the eagle, it could be what suspended the ribbon.

If by chance I happen to be right (or even if it is just a pin) I guess it would be one party's presidential nominee and his pick for VP that was on it. (unlike the one I posted) Regardless, whatever it is, it's different, and a keeper. Will watch and see what it ends up being.

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i'm confuzeled the thing above the eagle in last pic is made of brass and it's a suspender buckle.the eagle pin is made of pewter. you think those 2 pieces went together?

Well if your sure it's a suspender buckle and didn't hold a ribbon, then it's likely just a pin.

Just found this one, similar but obviously different.

jewelerguy · Nov 25, 2011

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I think it's a campaign pin for the 1864 presidential election, and could be very rare in any condition

Iron Patch · Nov 25, 2011

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Yep, here's one that's quite similar.

http://www.ioffer.com/i/1888-grover-cleveland-allen-thurman-ferrotype-jugate-w-70296611

ANTIQUARIAN · Nov 25, 2011

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Great finds today Dave! :icon_thumright:

Love the large button with the detail around the edges!

Very nice presidential campaign pin! :notworthy:

Happy hunting buddy,
Dave

Iron Patch · Nov 25, 2011

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Sure it's not 1864? Lincoln/Johnson

Iron Patch · Nov 25, 2011

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Interesting, looks like there probably was a little more to it. As you can tell I don't know anything about these, and am basically just thinking out loud in my posts.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=188&ItemNo=41591

foundation hunter · Nov 25, 2011

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Dave,had a great time today didnt think i would make it back up that mountain but it was all worth it.Heres a pic of my box plate.
Nice Finds Foundation Hunter

HEAVYMETALNUT · Nov 25, 2011

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Iron Patch said:
Sure it's not 1864? Lincoln/Johnson

not totally sure? you know how pewter doesnt hold up well underground and its tough to see if its a 5 or 6 :icon_scratch:

here'a a few more close ups

Iron Patch · Nov 25, 2011

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HEAVYMETALNUT said:
Iron Patch said:

Sure it's not 1864? Lincoln/Johnson

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not totally sure? you know how pewter doesnt hold up well underground and its tough to see if its a 5 or 6 here'a a few more close ups

My guess is it's 1864. If presidential related the election year in the mid. 1850s was 56, not 54. Plus it seems like there's a heck of a lot of Lincoln campaign memorabilia compared to other presidents around that time.

VOL1266-X · Nov 25, 2011

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You are still on a roll HMN!!! Very nice recoveries. HH, Quindy.

HEAVYMETALNUT · Nov 25, 2011

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Iron Patch said:
HEAVYMETALNUT said:

Iron Patch said:

Sure it's not 1864? Lincoln/Johnson

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not totally sure? you know how pewter doesnt hold up well underground and its tough to see if its a 5 or 6 here'a a few more close ups

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My guess is it's 1864. If presidential related the election year in the mid. 1850s was 56, not 54. Plus it seems like there's a heck of a lot of Lincoln campaign memorabilia compared to other presidents around that time.

yep I think you are right! thanks I changed my title now.for not knowing anything about this stuff ya done did good! :wink:

HEAVYMETALNUT · Nov 25, 2011

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foundation hunter said:
Dave,had a great time today didnt think i would make it back up that mountain but it was all worth it.Heres a pic of my box plate.
Nice Finds Foundation Hunter

awesome plate gary! wish i dug that beauty but i had my share of decent finds for the year.you deserve it! :thumbsup:

Bramblefind · Nov 25, 2011

Maybe 1884? Great find! :icon_thumleft:

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=190&ItemNo=48475

BLAINE UNLISTED 1884 JUGATE HEAVY BRASS SHELL PIN WITH COLOR ACCENT.

Item Description

1.5" tall thick embossed brass with soldered bar pin on reverse. Front depicts eagle perched on shield flanked by pair of flags above oval sepia cardboard photos of Blaine and Logan with blue, silver and red color accent at bottom center. The other surfaces are in brass luster except flagpoles and star areas plus the date at center "1884" are in silver luster. Photo images are slightly light but totally clean and details remain distinct. Extremely fine and the only example we've seen. (H/I - $200 to $700)

HEAVYMETALNUT · Nov 26, 2011

Bramblefind said:
Maybe 1884? Great find!

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=190&ItemNo=48475

BLAINE UNLISTED 1884 JUGATE HEAVY BRASS SHELL PIN WITH COLOR ACCENT.

Item Description

1.5" tall thick embossed brass with soldered bar pin on reverse. Front depicts eagle perched on shield flanked by pair of flags above oval sepia cardboard photos of Blaine and Logan with blue, silver and red color accent at bottom center. The other surfaces are in brass luster except flagpoles and star areas plus the date at center "1884" are in silver luster. Photo images are slightly light but totally clean and details remain distinct. Extremely fine and the only example we've seen. (H/I - $200 to $700)

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oh great ya just put a twist in this thread mine is pewter though,this description says brass.i swore before i cleaned it read 1854 or 64? i dont think it's an 8.but then again it is the same other than the metal content and those 2 nubs protruding off the ovals on sides.mine didnt have those.maybe in 1884 they used this design too?