Found these this morning.

[Buck 01]

The large cent was 1818
The first button had silver on the front
Anyone know where I can find a book with backmarks.

 

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[erfranks]

Nice Saves!! you have the Albert Button book, is good, but most are on line now with google.

 

[VaGent]

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Anyone know where I can find a book with backmarks.

Amazon has a hardcover copy of the McGuin and Bazelon book available, asking waaay too much but its the standard reference. I think Tice wrote a book about backmarks as well but good luck finding a copy. https://www.amazon.com/American-Military-Button-Dealers-Backmarks/dp/B002HZPWUE?tag=treasurenet01-20

Edit: just looked again, and the book is "not available".

 

[Steve in PA]

I have the McGuin and Bazelon book. It is the best available backmark book I am aware of, and lists the dates the backmarks were used in many cases, but it only lists firms that made military buttons. Most of these firms also made civilian buttons too though.

Nice finds, looks like that site has potential

 

[Elvis]

Nice saves!!

 

[Florida Finder]

Good digs!!!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Looks like some nice finds.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

cool finds, that top buckle almost looks like the dreaded pull tab

 

[Buck 01]

I think it’s a spur buckle.