Another button i.d.

[Mainedigger]

Found this button down about 10 inches in the yard of an early 1800's home. It appears to be brass and has a sailor on it with two anchors (he lost his head during his stay in the dirt). It is about teh size of a silver dollar. Navy button or
Thanks.

 

[CRUSADER]

Big button

Got some age to it!

Any backmarks or loop?

 

[Mainedigger]

Big button

Got some age to it!

Any backmarks or loop?

Back isn;t brass and is all rusted, so can;t see if there is a backmark, there is a small loop however.

 

[PBK]

A very similar button appears in Hughes & Lester's The Big Book of Buttons, but instead of a border of waves, as on yours, theirs has a rope border. It's attributed as follows: "SAILOR BOY AND ANCHORS. Stamped, pierced, and tinted brass, over a black painted metal background; two piece with wire shank."

An apparently identical button is listed on eBay:

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http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-Victorian-Sailor-Boy-w-Anchors-Button_W0QQitemZ320122867890

 

[Mainedigger]

PBK...once again, you are right on with your i.d.....thanks much!!!!

 

[PBK]

Glad I could help, MD! Keep it hummin' and keep 'em comin'!