ny10 button

[fmerg]

i went out to a field that so far has not been very productive
and managed to get this ny button
i know it is a ny10 variant but can not seem to find it
on the back it says imperial t?optt? and the letters jm
any idea's or info on this button i think it is from the 1820's but not sure

 

[allen]

good job on saving that relic.

 

[mikusek]

Nice looking button

 

[CRUSADER]

The full letters are:

T.POTTS
J.M
IMPERIAL

T.Potts was 1785-1835, so 1820ish seems right for this type.

 

[CRUSADER]

PS. after researching, I found this from cannonball guy

'Also according to the Albert book, your variation of NY-10 is usually seen having the backmark "Lewis & Tomes / Extra Rich." Some other NY-10 Variants have the backmark "T.Potts / Imperial / J.M." The buttons were made in England (where Lewis was a merchant) and imported into the US. The Lewsis & Tomes firm was listed as having an office in New York City from 1819 to 1826.'

 

[CSA2K]

Sweet!

 

[fmerg]

PS. after researching, I found this from cannonball guy

'Also according to the Albert book, your variation of NY-10 is usually seen having the backmark "Lewis & Tomes / Extra Rich." Some other NY-10 Variants have the backmark "T.Potts / Imperial / J.M." The buttons were made in England (where Lewis was a merchant) and imported into the US. The Lewsis & Tomes firm was listed as having an office in New York City from 1819 to 1826.'

after looking again my button is the one that says t.potts /imperial/jm
thanks

 

[skunemonk-1]

Nice!!

 

[Jersey Hunter]

Very nice find.

 

[bluehunter1973]

 

[lost hunter]