I wanted Maine but got Massachusettes

[mainer]

Got out for a very quick hunt this morning, and was able to dig this Massachusettes civil war button. Atleast thats what I think it is. Says Massachusettes on it. And has there state seal. Judging from it being a two piece and the Scoville back mark I am assuming civil war. But any info from the button exsperts is much appreciated. Found it on ebay says made between 1860-1870.

 

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[umrgolf]

nice button Im not familiar with that one so I cant give you an accurate date but sure looks CW

 

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[dfx willy]

nice mass button bud!! i need to get out its been a while. willy

 

[Tnmountains]

Maybe when you get your Maine button I will get my Tennessee button but I would be happy with that button anyday. I just got permission for a new battle yard and hope to dig some cw stuff this weekend.
Have a great holiday!
TnMtns

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Congratulations my friend on a great Mass. Button.
Good luck on the Maine

 

[mainer]

Thanks guys. Good luck this weekend TnMountains.

 

[Tnmountains]

Thanks guys. Good luck this weekend TnMountains.

Thank you sir

 

[BuckleBoy]

Great find! Could I see a photo of the back?

 

[CRUSADER]

Missed this, its a very nice looking button, fingers crossed for CW, I'm thinking it will be

 

[mainer]

Thanks guys. I think its safe to say its civil war. I got to get me a button book. Cant decide, Tice or Albert?

 

[Sniffy]

VERY nice button.

 

[eggbag]

Nice button! If you google Scoville or Waterbury button co. there is a list of their backmarks and the dates they were used. Just check the back and you will have a date for your great looking button.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thanks guys. I think its safe to say its civil war. I got to get me a button book. Cant decide, Tice or Albert?

Tice. Hands down. It's the newer one of the two, and it has better general info about button backmarks, as well as a button manufacturer list with time frame in terms of years.

 

[mainer]

Thanks BB. Been going back and forth between the two.

 

[lobsterman]

Thats a cool find, and a nice boat picture, is that a BHM hull ??, it looks nice and beamy.

 

[mainer]

Thats a cool find, and a nice boat picture, is that a BHM hull ??, it looks nice and beamy.

Nope, its a 35' RP.

 

[lobsterman]

thats cool, great looking boat. Heres a pic of mine ( 30' Sisu ).

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

sweet button! congrats dude!