Civil War era button ? a cool key and a few newer coins

[Johncoho]

I had a small cold hunt this afternoon and would not normally post these pathetic items, but one item I am not sure about. I think I found a Civil War era button. The back of the button is marked Scovill Mfg Co., Waterbury and the front is an eagle facing left, looking at the button. It is not in pristine condition by any means. Anyone know for sure? Also found a cool key which my wife said is probably for some old china cabinet, part of an old gas lamp pat. July 13, 1915, and a whatsit that looks like a ball joint attached to a button. Also an old padlock made by the Grant padlock co. Couldn't find any info on the company online. I failed to say there were snow flurries flying during my hunt and it was very cold! Keep swinging and happy hunting.

 

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[relic nut]

Nice hunt Johncoho!! Looks like a General service button to me. Ball thingy looks familiar, maybe part of a snap? Can't tell how big it is. Cool digs!!

 

[Loco-Digger]

You know you're addicted when you are detecting in flurries. Those are some cool artifacts.. I found a tire valve tool like yours, only mine is complete. It's above the key in your 1st pic.

 

[against the wind]

Nice hunt,, Winter is Coming

 

[thrifty76now]

I like your old general service button.No snow here yet,and it is supposed to reach into the 70 s later this week in south -east Indiana. And maybe these old bones of mine will let me get out some.

 

[CRUSADER]

Ball thing is a type of early 20th C Collar Stud.

 

[sutphin]

NICE FINDS ........

 

[Johncoho]

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure what it was.

Ball thing is a type of early 19th C Collar Stud.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is there a legible back mark on your button?

 

[Johncoho]

The back of the button is marked Scovill Mfg Co Waterbury

Is there a legible back mark on your button?

 

[Old Dude]

Definitely my favorite find of yours is the key. That thing is great!

 

[parsonwalker]

Great button!

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure what it was.

Sorry, replied quickly yesterday before I went out, now checked it & meant to say early 20th C, not 19th.

 

[ajaj]

I believe the button is US General Service; 1870s to 1890s...Indian Wars.

aj

 

[Davers]

The back of the button is marked Scovill Mfg Co Waterbury

Just so U know, when describing a "Backmark" always include any * , -, . Or any other Markings.

You got some Nice Stuff , I'm no Expert but looks like a CW ,GS button to me, to lazy to check my Book.
The Key is Sweet.
Def, Keep hunting that Site Or Sites.
GL
Davers

 

[Davers]

I believe the button is US General Service; 1870s to 1890s...Indian Wars.

aj

Just Curious , What makes U think it's an 'Indian War's' GS Button?
Not Arguing as you may be 100% Correct.
Davers