antique store button find- any ideas?

[dig kzoo]

Found this in an antique store.
Was in a box of buttons, bought for .25 cents.
the back is hard to read- what i can tell it says Horstmann ? NY.
any ideas?
Thanks Ben

 

[jewelerguy]

I don't know a whole lot about buttons, but I think that design is 1870's. no doubt someone here will know for sure

 

[dig kzoo]

I know the co was around until the 1940's but they also did civil war and prior. I think this is a latter button but i dont know.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Could the back mark possibly be Horstmann & Allien/ NY? It could date from 1852-77. When Big Cypress Hunter or The CannonballGuy gets here , they will elaborate on it.

 

[dig kzoo]

Yes Fyrffytr1 it is allien thats what I couldnt fully make out! good call!

 

[kuger]

Its earlier than 1940's for sure,but post C.W.,better chances of CBG,or BCH seein it if you post it in whats it section

 

[dig kzoo]

Thanks! I may repost it later. I couldnt pass it up for a quarter.

 

[kuger]

Thanks! I may repost it later. I couldnt pass it up for a quarter.

Great buy,even for $1.00!!!!

 

[genlee]

Oh that is a fine Pre Civil War button, I have one exactly like it that is a very good backmark. I collect pre war buttons purely for their backmarks, as there is a wide variety out there. Nice score, worth about $30 give or take a few bucks.

John

 

[dig kzoo]

Oh that is a fine Pre Civil War button, I have one exactly like it that is a very good backmark. I collect pre war buttons purely for their backmarks, as there is a wide variety out there. Nice score, worth about $30 give or take a few bucks.

John

John,
Thanks ! I saw it and couldnt pass it up.
I dont know much about buttons but I liked it.
Im more into locks, keys, coins and license plates.