PICKETT SITE

[FatCat]

More finds from the small CW site I hit on sunday. Three buttons, Four bullets, Blade from straight razor, pocket knife, and various iron targets. If anyone has any info on the button with the wasp, I would love to hear any input you might have.

 

[Old River]

Wow, you're on to something. Keep up the good hunting, and sharing with us, Thanks. HH....

 

[Bridge End Farm]

great finds congrats

 

[rjw4law]

Your on a great path here....looks fantanstic

 

[allen]

those are some great looking finds !!

 

[BuckleBoy]

That button with the lacquer still on it is a Wonderful find. Some nice lead too, I see.

 

[cntrydncr1]

Your button and the knife look very nice. congrats on the good hunt

 

[FatCat]

Anyone know a button expert?

 

[briankb70]

nice finds

 

[BuckleBoy]

Anyone know a button expert?

They will tell you that you found a decorative civilian button from the mid to late 1800s.

 

[FatCat]

I wish I knew more about this button.

 

[ivan salis]

ok what does the back of the button say? --button backs often tell more research wize than the fronts do.

 

[FatCat]

I dont see anything on back of button.

 

[johnnyi]

Really nice finds FatCat, particularly the button. I think Buckleboy is probably right on with the date, mid 1800's. It seems to be what's called champleve. This differs from cloisonne, as the depressions for the laquer are etched out of a solid mass, rather than wire being braised on to form the design outline. I haven't been able to find your exact button, but if you google "champleve" you may find something.