Buttons...

[Scrappy]

I snuck out the other day after work. Didn't find much besides buttons. The flower dandy button is marked Benedict and Burnham and dates from 1834-1843, but probably on the earlier side of that range.



The national guard one I'm not too sure about. I cannot find any examples nor any info about "Lester and Co.". I assume it's 20th century.

The funny thing about this button is it was dropped long after this site was abandoned in ~1840's


Here's the rest. My favorite is the colonial gold gilt flat button.

I also found a rock.

If anyone sees something be sure to let me know

Good hunts everyone

Steve

 

[Loco-Digger]

Sweet digs Steve, I don't know much about buttons except that I'd like to dig those.

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Killer buttons man. Whats the word before Lester? I have a backmark book but cant make out the name before.

I also found a rock. View attachment 1365096

If anyone sees something be sure to let me know

Looks like another one of "Scrappy's Crappy Theories" to me

 

[relic lover]

Nice rock I think it is from the Temple of Doom. Does it glow in the dark?

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

 

[screwynewy]

Nice variety of buttons but the find of the day is that amazing rock!

 

[cjon455]

Nice finds, love the old dandy with the gilt on it

 

[Gaspipe]

Nice finds ....FYI anyone with half a brain knows that's a fossil alien egg.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Nice rock lol

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats on the buttons Scraps!

That "rock" is actually a treasure map. Quit acting like you don't see that.

 

[Evolution]

Nice buttons Scrappy. Here we go again.

 

[JerseyDigger19]

That NJ National Guard button is killer. It looks older than 20th century maybe 1880's?

 

[Evolution]

Maybe that NJ National Guard has some value. I found an Ulster Guard button years ago and had no idea of the value until I posted it here.

 

[Scrappy]

Killer buttons man. Whats the word before Lester? I have a backmark book but cant make out the name before.

Looks like another one of "Scrappy's Crappy Theories" to me

I believe it's "warrant"

The national guard apparently didn't exist before the early 1900's so I'm not sure what to think. Could be an early issue

 

[Scrappy]

Nice rock I think it is from the Temple of Doom. Does it glow in the dark?

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

Only sometimes...how did you know? Lol

 

[Scrappy]

Nice finds ....FYI anyone with half a brain knows that's a fossil alien egg.

I was way off then thinking it was a fossilized pancake!

 

[Scrappy]

Congrats on the buttons Scraps!

That "rock" is actually a treasure map. Quit acting like you don't see that.

Shhhhhhhh.....

Certain people cannot see that and now you gave it away!

 

[Scrappy]

Maybe that NJ National Guard has some value. I found an Ulster Guard button years ago and had no idea of the value until I posted it here.

I could have some value, but I'm just trying to figure out any info. Lol

 

[Gridwalker306]

Sweet buttons dude! I'm quickly turning into a button lover and you got some nice ones.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Congrats on the buttons Scraps!

That "rock" is actually a treasure map. Quit acting like you don't see that.

It's actually NOT a treasure map, but I'm sure there is treasure around there.

It's in fact a warning rock indicating to be careful--a dragon guards the nearby treasure!

I had to coax out the image with lots of contrast, but it's plain as day.

 

[port ewen ace]

no scrapsin those finds