Beautiful Loaded Gilt Post War NC Button & More!

[mangum]

I had a great time this weekend & saved a little history! I got out with my buddy Dean Saturday to a Victorian house we’ve been eying a while. Dean had the find of the day with a 1781 Spanish 1 reale, his oldest coin! My favorite find was the NC State Seal Button that’s loaded with gilt. Dean found one too! It is post Civil War but undoubtedly associated with the Horner Military School which moved to Charlotte in 1914 (backmark is broad 1870-1920). It was found on the former campus, I have a collection from this school so happy to add it. I also found some other interesting relics & a few bottles from the 20s. Can’t wait to see what else the site gives up!

 

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[dansalata]

nice finds..the wittenmore is shoe polish i think

 

[grasshopper]

Fantastic finds!

The button is killer!!!

 

[Hawks88]

Beautiful button find. Congrats

 

[Argentium]

Gilty as charged ! What is date on that ,mid 19thC ?

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Cool button. I found the identical pocket knife in July, the small brass badge on it said “SCOUT”. Congrats!

 

[Whyme]

What a beautiful button! Looks like you bought it from a store! Awesome finds!

 

[Possum]

Super nice saves you have there MG!!! Congrats to you and your friend Dean, Thanks for sharing!!!

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[Rookster]

That button is in like new shape.Congrats on all finds.

 

[mangum]

Gilty as charged ! What is date on that ,mid 19thC ?

1870-1920 - pretty broad. The school moved in 1914 so it dates at least to then.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great saves, congratulations!