18th century site keeps on giving

[Tommy G]

Was back at my favorite site this past weekend and was not disappointed. Found a very crusty 1835 LC that cleaned up real nice using low power electrolysis, a fancy 2-piece coat button with the back missing - could use some help to ID that one. A dandy, two other flat buttons and 2 hem weights. All of these finds were found in a field next to a home that was built in 1756, which has remained occupied through the years.

Roundup


1835 LC covered in hard-baked clay


After dish soap and toothbrush you could only make out the date with a loop and indirect light.



After electrolysis



Fancy button close up - Any ideas on the ID?


Thanks for viewing!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice stuff

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm going to assume the button has a rusted out steel back because it looks like a 20th C fashion button.

 

[Tommy G]

I'm going to assume the button has a rusted out steel back because it looks like a 20th C fashion button.

Could very well be 20th century. Here is the back.

 

[CRUSADER]

Could very well be 20th century. Here is the back.

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I haven't got time to hunt for it, but if you try the Waterbury site, you may find it;
Waterbury Button - Uniform Buttons, Fashion Buttons, Metal Buttons, Brass Buttons. Collectibles - Civil War Buttons, Titanic, Blazer Button Sets. - Waterbury Button

 

[Tommy G]

I haven't got time to hunt for it, but if you try the Waterbury site, you may find it;
Waterbury Button - Uniform Buttons, Fashion Buttons, Metal Buttons, Brass Buttons. Collectibles - Civil War Buttons, Titanic, Blazer Button Sets. - Waterbury Button

Thanks, Crusader. I went to the site and searched on "horses". This popped up. Almost identical, but a newer version. So this is definitely a fashion button from a much earlier year. Thanks!

 

[Tuberale]

1835 Large Cent in pretty decent shape. THANKS FOR SHARING, and thanks for posting before and after photos of the electrolysis.

 

[Tommy G]

Posted the button in the "What is it?" forum, and through responses found out that this is the seal of the state of Pennsylvania. The CW PA uniform button is similar, but not the same; so I'm convinced this is civilian fashion button from an earlier year.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Posted the button in the "What is it?" forum, and through responses found out that this is the seal of the state of Pennsylvania. The CW PA uniform button is similar, but not the same; so I'm convinced this is civilian fashion button from an earlier year.

I am no expert, but here is what the boys told me: The old 2 piece buttons are all brass... if the back rusts away, then the button was modern... brass front, but steel back.

Your LC is really nice after a little "shocking". It is amazing how much better you can see the details.

 

[WildWildBill]

That LC is crying for olive oil. Give her a drink. Great finds!

 

[Calabash Digger]

great finds!