T. W.&W. silver button

[erincanales]

T. W.&W. silver button

I am hoping to find out some more information on this silver button. It is marked TW&W PARIS on the back. I think it's probably military, but, what branch would have a knight's helmet on it? Any ideas on age?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Trelon, Weldon & Weil or partners. http://www.buttoncountry.com/ParisBackData.htm

Can we see the back please? Do you have a macro lens on your camera?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

While the French military used the crossed cannons, I dont recognize it and I can't find it in my usual sources. Im going to make a wild guess and say not military, but we'll see. A better pic would certainly help.
http://collectionboutonsempire.e-monsite.com/album.html

 

[IronSpike]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Welcome to Tnet erincanales

Maybe a livery button?

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I will post more pictures as soon as I can. I polished up the back of the button a bit and I noticed a bit more tiny text. It reads "T. W. & W." across the top, "PARIS" across the bottom, on the right it reads "M/M" and on the left "15". There is also a single circle of dots around the shank.
Hopefully that little bit of extra information will help. I will post clearer pictures tonight.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

It reads "T. W. & W." across the top, "PARIS" across the bottom, on the right it reads "M/M" and on the left "15". There is also a single circle of dots around the shank.
Hopefully that little bit of extra information will help. I will post clearer pictures tonight.

Thanks. I have a US military Great Seal button pic with a similar PARIS across the bottom, on the right a single M, on the left 25, and the circle of dots. I dont know what the markings mean. Possibly size.

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

It reads "T. W. & W." across the top, "PARIS" across the bottom, on the right it reads "M/M" and on the left "15". There is also a single circle of dots around the shank.
Hopefully that little bit of extra information will help. I will post clearer pictures tonight.

Thanks. I have a US military Great Seal button pic with a similar PARIS on the bottom, a number to the left, a single M to the right, and the circle of dots. I dont know what the markings mean. Possibly size.

Ah size, that seems likely. Good thinking.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I think my button pic is World War 1 era. Same style but different company.

Also post something for size comparison in the next picture like a dime or nickel. Thanks.

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

It reads "T. W. & W." across the top, "PARIS" across the bottom, on the right it reads "M/M" and on the left "15". There is also a single circle of dots around the shank.
Hopefully that little bit of extra information will help. I will post clearer pictures tonight.

Thanks. I have a US military Great Seal button pic with a similar PARIS on the bottom, a number to the left, a single M to the right, and the circle of dots. I dont know what the markings mean. Possibly size.

Ah size, that seems likely. Good thinking.

So, it looks like mine is 15mm diameter, is yours 25mm?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

So, it looks like mine is 15mm diameter, is yours 25mm?

I only have the pic from eBay. I collect Great Seal button pics for a reference base.. (pg.2 re.# 103) http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,212590.0.html

Judging by the fingers, it may be correct. Yours must be a cuff button.

 

[IronSpike]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I think it is a WWI French Artillerie Speciale button:

http://pages14-18.mesdiscussions.ne...ut/bouton-artillerie-speciale-sujet_425_1.htm

http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/showthread.php?p=434323

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I think it is a WWI French Artillerie Speciale button:

http://pages14-18.mesdiscussions.ne...ut/bouton-artillerie-speciale-sujet_425_1.htm

http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/showthread.php?p=434323

Another great ID on one cool button.

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

That's exactly it! Thank you!

 

[IronSpike]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I agree, one cool button. Erincanales post some more pics please

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Here's some more and better pictures...

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

and one more picture for scale, with a nickel...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Thats probably a cuff button. Where did you obtain it?

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I collected buttons as a kid and bought a jar of old buttons at a yard sale in Ohio for a buck or two that had this in it. I recently pulled them all out to make some brooches and thought I should look some of them up to make sure they're not anything special. This one stood out because it was stamped with a maker on the back. I looked up the maker on Google and found all sorts of buttons by TW&W, but, didn't find any that were quite like the one I have, so, I thought it might be something unusual.
Do you think it has any value?

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

So, I guess it doesn't really have much value considering there are a set of them on ebay right now by a different manufacturer, but, the same front for .99. Ah well, it's really cool to find out the history. This site pretty much rocks!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

So, I guess it doesn't really have much value considering there are a set of them on ebay right now by a different manufacturer, but, the same front for .99. Ah well, it's really cool to find out the history. This site pretty much rocks!

Do you have the link?