Civil War(?) Button!

[filthyflyer39]

My uncle found this at a local park this weekend. Were not really sure about how long the park dates back, but this can't be a bad sign!

The back mark was only used between 1850-1865 and the company was bought out by 1871.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Dave~IL]

In Alberts button book, it's listed as an Illinois State Seal button #IL 3 A.
Nice find!

 

[tinman68]

did u find it with the safari

 

[filthyflyer39]

My uncles actually using an Etrac now, he found it with that

 

[Gimmie The Loot]

Wow nice button! Glad it is together in one piece!

 

[soupie]

Click here>>>> History of Scovill Fasteners Inc. – FundingUniverse

That style of state seal....Eagle on Boulder Holding Shield.....Did not come into use until 1868..So it would date from there.....


A interesting find....Congrats

 

[Mr Tuff]

cool old button!!!

 

[Pocket Spill]

Great shape on that one!