Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid ???

[Breezie]

Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Hey Good Folks, Hopefully somebuddy can ID and date this button and lid looking piece. The patina on the handle of the 'lid' is outstanding and extremely smooth, which doesn't show in the photos. As shown, both are slightly larger than a penny. Any help would be appreciated. Breezie

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

The button does date right around the Rev War. I would have hated to see the back of that one in the dirt because I would have expected something great!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Isnt that "tiny lid" a snap or finial? http://lonitagraham.tripod.com/id2.html

 

[Breezie]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Isnt that "tiny lid" a snap or finial? http://lonitagraham.tripod.com/id2.html

BCH, thanks for your post. I have several finials, and even though the handle has that shape, it's not a finial. I attached a pic from a birdseye view so you could see the size of the flat base. It looks like it is some type of lid that rotated in the top of a container, and the square hole allowed whatever was inside to come out. I would guess something granulated instead of liquid.The raised area looks like someone tried to pry-up or pry-open the lid from the container.

The button does date right around the Rev War. I would have hated to see the back of that one in the dirt because I would have expected something great!

Tell me about it . . .when I saw the back of that button in the dirt, I was doing the 'oh yes' dance. IP, what's your take on the lid looking thing?

Thank you for your replies. Breezie

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

The lid may be to a needle or toothpick case.

 

[lostcauses]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

I am thinking the "lid" is a weight for measuring metals or similar on a scale..

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

I am thinking the "lid" is a weight for measuring metals or similar on a scale..

That could be why the hole is there. I'd be curious to know if it weighs an even weight.

 

[Breezie]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

I am thinking the "lid" is a weight for measuring metals or similar on a scale..

That could be why the hole is there. I'd be curious to know if it weighs an even weight.

Here ya go in ounces, grams, and pennyweight:

 

[lostcauses]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

By the scale it is a weight, accurate still. Some were added to, too get a bit over on a person selling.

 

[kuger]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Great ID Kuger

SS

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Great ID Kuger

SS

Excellent K! and very cool find Breezie

 

[kuger]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Great ID Kuger

SS

Thanks bud,I found several myself and it wasnt until I bought a complete "rig",did I know what they were!

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Great ID Kuger

SS

 

[kuger]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Great ID Kuger

SS

Excellent K! and very cool find Breezie

 

[Breezie]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Wooooooo Hoooooooo Kuger . . .you da man! I'm headed to add a big ole green check mark on this one. Thanks to everyone who rode this ride, and for the kudos. Breezie

 

[kuger]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Wooooooo Hoooooooo Kuger . . .you da man! I'm headed to add a big ole green check mark on this one. Thanks to everyone who rode this ride, and for the kudos. Breezie

You bet Breez

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Great ID! Its one of those 'why didnt I think o dat'? Cool Find. Its interesting with the pry mark.

Im posting a pic from your eBay ID here for future record.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Revolutionary War Button & tiny Lid

Breezie,your lid is off a shotgun shot sock,they were worn across the chest or under the arm,and your piece was the spout,which was turned to dispense the shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/19th-C-Antique-...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=462370925577240214

Bingo! Green check!!

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

thanks for putting my mind at ease.I dug one a few days ago and had no clue what it was until now.