Carved Button

[fyrffytr1]

I was looking through some of my old stuff and found this button. The "Scovill MF'G CO Waterbury" backmark dates it from 1850-1860. This took a little skill and a sharp knife.

 

[Dharmacy]

That's neat! I have a NY button where someone cut the shield out. I will see if I can find it and get a pic up.

D.

 

[Davers]

I was looking through some of my old stuff and found this button. The "Scovill MF'G CO Waterbury" backmark dates it from 1850-1860. This took a little skill and a sharp knife.

FOR REAL!
Much Skill / Patience & a Sharp Knife.

I don't think they had "Exact o" knifes back then. lol

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think the eagle was removed to be used in a piece of jewelry or trench art and the button was discarded.

 

[devldog]

That is one cool carved button for sure. This would be welcomed in any relic collection. It was,amazing what some of these soldiers could do out In the field.

 

[Dharmacy]

Here is the NY button with the shield cut out, or what's left of it!

D.

 

[Davers]

Both are very nice relics.

Thanks 'guy's ' for posting.

 

[Dharmacy]

Here is the NY button with the shield cut out, or what's left of it!

D.

Oh, and I forgot, this one was found in the Peachtree Creek area.

D.