Hounds head ? button **THANKS**

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Hound's head ? button **THANKS**

I was definitly on an old patch of ground yesterday a nice little dry hill surrounded by marsh, and close to the RR tracks.

This was the first target I dug,

and I thought that maybe today would be the day, well it wasn't.

Just curious if anyone has seen one like it ? There is some writing on the back, but pretty flaky, can't make it out.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Coyote maybe?

Might not have seen that exact button but certainly many similar.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Its a sporting button. They were popular in the 1850's. I found my first sporting button last week. I know I saw that one during my research.

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Agree, its a late 19th C sports button or hunts button as we say. Its the head of a Fox I've had a couple, always a nice bonus to any hunting day

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hound's head ? button

That's a good button Rick...may be more in the area or a hunter's loss...keep checking.

 

[HISPAN]

Re: Hound's head ? button

I have one similar, Century 19 Wolf button.
http://picasaweb.google.com/terracvm/FIELD#5420805608236568530

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Hound's head ? button

I have one similar, Century 19 Wolf button.
http://picasaweb.google.com/terracvm/FIELD#5420805608236568530

The wild looking foxes depicted in this period often look more wolf/dog like.

Backmarks - 'SPORTING DESIGNS'

Foxes often depicted with their tongues out after being chased by the Hunt.

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

Re: Hound's head ? button

From the land of the Bluenose....neat piece but not sure if it's a hound or a coyote me son. Glad you got out and did the dew especially with all the hunters around...is Bruce safe?

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Hound's head ? button

http://esvc000766.wic055u.server-web.com/gc163.JPG
They still sell fox head (mostly the facing forward type) buttons which are on the English horse riding - hunts jackets. The one above is on sale in the US.

http://roxijaccessories.homestead.com/FOXHEADBUTTONSTIEPINS.html
These are the most common type, I think your side view type is much older.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hound's head ? button

From the land of the Bluenose....neat piece but not sure if it's a hound or a coyote me son. Glad you got out and did the dew especially with all the hunters around...is Bruce safe?

Neither...it's a fox!

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Here is the one I found last week. They almost always have either a fox or a hound! Mine has a fox hunting a rabbit.

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Here is the one I found last week. They almost always have either a fox or a hound! Mine has a fox hunting a rabbit.

or horse / horse head

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Thanks everyone for the education (and comments) My button knowledge is equal to zero.

That's a good button Rick...may be more in the area or a hunter's loss...keep checking.

Romeo, I certainly didn't think it was good find. Almost embarrassed to post it. I though it's no canon or anchor button, which I want. I could expand that search area a bit.
When the rain stops I have my eye on what could be an awesome spot, and only a brief window.

I have one similar, Century 19 Wolf button.
http://picasaweb.google.com/terracvm/FIELD#5420805608236568530

Backmarks - 'SPORTING DESIGNS'

Crusader, Yes I can make out some of it S ? O R T (now that I know)

Neil, I did see your post, google search "sporting button 1850" your thread is the first hit.

Thanks,
Rick

 

[pepperj]

Re: Hound's head ? button **THANKS**

Sporting is better than a plain button.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Hound's head ? button

Thanks everyone for the education (and comments) My button knowledge is equal to zero.

That's a good button Rick...may be more in the area or a hunter's loss...keep checking.

Romeo, I certainly didn't think it was good find. Almost embarrassed to post it. I though it's no canon or anchor button, which I want. I could expand that search area a bit.
When the rain stops I have my eye on what could be an awesome spot, and only a brief window.

I have one similar, Century 19 Wolf button.
http://picasaweb.google.com/terracvm/FIELD#5420805608236568530

Backmarks - 'SPORTING DESIGNS'

Crusader, Yes I can make out some of it S ? O R T (now that I know)

Neil, I did see your post, google search "sporting button 1850" your thread is the first hit.

Thanks,
Rick

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