Small locomotive snap

[Woodland Detectors]

I found this detecting in SC and have been meaning to post it to see if anyone knows a little background. The locomotive seems to be quite old.

 

[duggap]

All I can tell you is what I found on the net. I have found them over the years. They are off the overall of the train crew. They can go back to before the civilwar. Not far before the war as most of the railroad expansion took place around the late 1850s. Being an iron back I would think yours may have some age on it. About all I know.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Thats great stuff duggap! Thank you for the history!

 

[Montana Jim]

Does this look close?

I agree with the 50s (ish) estimate...

 

[Angelo]

Does this look close?

I agree with the 50s (ish) estimate...

Close my a$$, I think that's it!

Nice one Montana!

Tony

 

[seger98]

Looks like the little engine that can't no more!

 

[BuckleBoy]

I have seen these designs (antique looking locomotive) on blue jean and overall buttons. I would say that this button is 20th c.


Best Wishes,



Buckles

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

searching TN's references:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,76140.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,88529.0.html

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thanks, BigCy.


This post appears to be the exact same button. Finds in the photo are consistent with a 20th c. date as well...

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,76139.0.html


-Buckles

 

[Montana Jim]

Ops... I forgot the source on the waterbury train button I found... form the waterbury button company, still being made today, if this is the same one I have no idea.  

Pattern 80845...

http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=29447

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Thanks MJ. It sure is close.

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks MJ. It sure is close.

Close... but no clue if it's the same... SO many made the locomotive style buttons...

 

[DD-777]

And here I thought it was for a bottle of "Night Train"...

 

[dozer dan]

if it was buried, it was probably "the underground railroad"

 

[Monty]

I don't think they are the same. The dug one has a much wider rim around the perimeter. Same style, yes, but not the same button. The one in question seems to be made of iron while the one similar is made of pot metal or some other metal? "I'm just saying.....!" (I was told that if you say that no one can argue with you). M nty

 

[Montana Jim]

"I'm just saying.....!" (I was told that if you say that no one can argue with you). M nty

I always use; "IMO". LOL