Scovills Waterbury Infantry Buttons

[foundation hunter]

Just going through some of my 2009 finds,found both of these Infantry buttons in the same hole they are 1 piece and weigh 6 grams each on back it says Scovills Waterbury.Any imformation on age or value would be much appreciated.
Thanks Gary

 

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[Don in SJ]

They appear to be early Scovill buttons ca. 1827 to ca. 1840....

 

[DCMatt]

Wow! Sweet old buttons. Looks like you could shine 'em up and sew 'em on your jacket.

DCMatt

 

[Iron Patch]

They don't often look like that!

 

[vayank54]

Nice!!!! They date 1827 to the 1830's. They book for $25 to $75 each

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Nice finds! I'd hit that place again...uhhh...and again!

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[nova treasure]

I sure would like to find Infantry buttons in that condition .

Nova Treasure