Button Or Something Else?

[Digger62918]

Okay hopefully someone will be able to id this. I dug it at a site that dates back to 1840 and was abandoned in 1890 so the item should date to that time period. It is what appears to be a possible button and says Warranted Superior. Any ideas on this?

 

[trikikiwi]

A saw button
Warranted Superior medallions are found on secondary lines manufactured by Disston and other major saw makers with other brand names on the etch. Some smaller 19th century saw makers may have bought sawnuts and medallions from the bigger factories.

After 1900 or so the “small guys” were actually secondary lines of the “big guys.” The small companies were bought up by bigger ones and some of their products were continued for a time. Harvey Peace is one example. Most American saws from the 20th century, regardless of brand name, were made in the works of Disston, Atkins, Bishop, or Simonds.
Scroll down a bit - http://www.losttreasure.com.au/tag/sixpence/

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

That medallion is from a hand saw.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Beat me by seconds.

http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/faq.html#ws

 

[Digger62918]

Beat me by seconds.

http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/faq.html#ws

That medallion is from a hand saw.

A saw button
Warranted Superior medallions are found on secondary lines manufactured by Disston and other major saw makers with other brand names on the etch. Some smaller 19th century saw makers may have bought sawnuts and medallions from the bigger factories.

After 1900 or so the “small guys” were actually secondary lines of the “big guys.” The small companies were bought up by bigger ones and some of their products were continued for a time. Harvey Peace is one example. Most American saws from the 20th century, regardless of brand name, were made in the works of Disston, Atkins, Bishop, or Simonds.
Scroll down a bit - http://www.losttreasure.com.au/tag/sixpence/

Mike

Wow, that was fast! Thanks everyone. Now that I know what it is, do you think its possible to date it by the design? Also I forgot to mention but it is the same size as a quarter.

 

[trikikiwi]

It's so close we will call that a joint effort BCH

I'm sorry Digger, my knowledge isn't sufficient to advise about being able to put a date on it.
However, it's a cool find and worth a bit more research. It does seem to be English themed

Mike

 

[trikikiwi]

While on the subject, I found this cool display (among many) at a recent, local Vintage Day.



Mike

 

[IronSpike]

Cool find and ID

Your saw medallion is a from a British saw (Priest & Co.):

http://www.backsaw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=92

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Cool find and ID

Your saw medallion is a from a British saw (Priest & Co.):

http://www.backsaw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=92

Great ID IronSpike as usaual. Good link too. Ill save it.

Dont forget the Green Check Digger.