Button : John Mason & Son

[Beepbeep13]

Hey all, found this beautiful button and am looking for some age and history -- Thanks in advance!

 

[DCMatt]

I don't find any info on John Mason & Son but basket weave buttons were popular in the 1770's.

DCMatt

 

[Beepbeep13]

Now we are getting somewhere - Thanks Matt!!

 

[Bramblefind]

Another button with the John Mason & Son backmark was posted at this link - interesting it was also found in the Massachusetts shore area.

Button Identification?? - Friendly Metal Detecting Forums

Being the backmark looks to be rare and seems to be undocumented I considered that it may be from a more localized maker. I did find this notice from 1828 in the Gloucester Telegraph which I thought might be a possibility.

The business of John Mason & Son in Gloucester was operating through the 1830s.

Also included is an obituary when he died. It doesn't mention much about the mercantile operation he had but he is an interesting man - you can find his Cape Ann map online.

 

[Beepbeep13]

Wow!! Thank you so much for the time you took to post this

 

[sutphin]

BEEPBEEP THAT BUTTON SURE IS SWEET ./// ..