Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Eagle Cuff Button in Ohio

[crazyjarhead]

Good evening everyone. Been on a long run to California and haven't posted anything for 3 weeks. It was nearly 75 on Thursday here in Ohio but today was barley 45 not counting the wind chill. But I dressed up and headed to the 1837 JA McDonald house which I have been hunting since June. I have already pulled one Civil War button from the front yard but today I was totally surprised to find what I did. At first I just thought it was another button but after getting home an cleaning it up and checking it out on the internet I realized I had found another CW button. It is in very good shape and retains most of the gilding. The shank is bent a little and it has a back mark which I need help identifying. According the the Excelsior button guide, Steele and Johnson made the better ones and there was a generic co. which also made them. Correct me if I am wrong. I have tried the skewer method and cleaned my best but I just can't make out the back mark. I do see "son" That's all I can make out as my eyes are not that great, even with a magnifying glass. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for looking Ron

The last button is the first one I found in the front yard.

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Button in Ohio

WOW!!!
That is a great button!
Civilman just found one too.

 

[kevo]

Re: Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Button in Ohio

WoW!! Talk about great condition. Nice addition to your collection.

 

[Dman]

Re: Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Button in Ohio

That is a super nice button.. A lot of gold gilt.
Dman

 

[civilman1]

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NO FRICKIN WAY......I found the same excact button(s) today CJH......NO WAY!!!!!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Button in Ohio

NO FRICKIN WAY......I found the same excact button(s) today CJH......NO WAY!!!!!

Oh yes Way!!!!! You have to be kidding!!!!!!!! OMG

 

[49er]

Re: Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Cuff Button in Ohio

Supper button find...

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: Found a Beautiful guilded New York State Civil War Cuff Button in Ohio

Thanks 49er and other comments. I can't believe civilman found one today too!!

 

[j.d. in the usa]

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sweet button wtg!!!

 

[crazyjarhead]

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Thanks JD

 

[River Rat]

W W Remarkable find Congrats!

RR

 

[texan connection]

Ver cool buttons I cant belive the gilt still on em both , can you tell me anything about the top one (union ,confederate etc etc..)

 

[Mrs Bloom]

Very cool find! Loved the old print and new photo of the home. Excellent close-ups on the button.
Congrats!

 

[wildrider]

How about ROBINSONS .MAKERS. ?

According to AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS & DATES
BY William F.McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon it seems to be listed on page 85.

The Robinson companies started in about 1812 and ran through 1850 then became D. Evans Company and lasted until 1874.

 

[PACO]

YEA MAN , NICE CIVIL WAR RELICS. WISH WE HAD SOME IN CENTRAL PA. GREAT JOB ON THE BUTTON....... NICE PICS OF THE HOUSE TOO..............PACO

 

[crazyjarhead]

Ver cool buttons I cant belive the gilt still on em both , can you tell me anything about the top one (union ,confederate etc etc..)

I believe its a General enlisted Union. I should know but I seemed to have forgot.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Very cool find! Loved the old print and new photo of the home. Excellent close-ups on the button.
Congrats!

Thanks. The only thing that has changed would be the front porch overhang is gone (but you can see where it used to be ) and the side room is gone. Since the fireplace is there, my guess is that it may have been a room for fire wood. But the well is also on the side. Still there today covered by a huge slab of slate. There was also a hole there for the hand pump. It is also covered. All of the builings are gone except the old corn crib which was recently blown half over by hurricane Ikes winds.

 

[crazyjarhead]

How about ROBINSONS .MAKERS. ?

According to AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS & DATES
BY William F.McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon it seems to be listed on page 85.

The Robinson companies started in about 1812 and ran through 1850 then became D. Evans Company and lasted until 1874.

How about a link please.

 

[crazyjarhead]

YEA MAN , NICE CIVIL WAR RELICS. WISH WE HAD SOME IN CENTRAL PA. GREAT JOB ON THE BUTTON....... NICE PICS OF THE HOUSE TOO..............PACO

Thanks Paco and RiverRat

 

[Jerry1NJ]

Nice find!!!