Found this Flat Button Superfine Extra Rich on back Flower on Front--date??

[cusetown44]

Found them in Upstate NY...who would have worn this button? I believe it has a W W on it as well...any input would be great!

 

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[TheCannonballGuy]

Your goldplated brass 2-piece button with backmark saying "EXTRA RICH W SUPERFINE W" was manufactured during 1838-1846 by the Wadhams & Webster Company of Wolcottville CT. That company is known to have used the term "Superfine" in its button backmarks.

Antique button collectors call your find a "flower-button" from the "Golden Age" of metal buttons. That type of goldplated, very ornate, finely crafted button was made for use on fancy civilian coats and jackets.

 

[dirtlooter]

gotta love that TheCannonballGuy, he really knows his stuff.

 

[cusetown44]

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

 

[DigIron2]

beautiful one!!That would be a great button for anyone's collection

 

[vpnavy]

Thanks for sharing...

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Nice button!

Yep, TCBG is the go to guy!