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?

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

sure, here you go...
http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Domed-French-...aultDomain_0&hash=item20b0ddd5e1#ht_500wt_977

 

[IronSpike]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Good research erincanales. 0 bids so far

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I am, admittedly, a little bummed. I'd have loved for this to be a $300 button

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Those are in near mint condition. I may make a bid.

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Those are in mint condition. I may make a bid.

Ha! Well, goodluck! Hope you win!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

This seller has also got Civil War buttons avertised that I am not familiar with.
http://tinyurl.com/22svpbd

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

This seller has also got Civil War buttons avertised that I am not familiar with.
http://tinyurl.com/22svpbd

How could a Civil War Connecticut seal button be made in New Orleans?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I WON!!! 6 WWI French armored artillery tank buttons for 99 cents. Now lets see if I can turn a profit.

I fell out early on the Connecticut button bidding. $128.50

 

[erincanales]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I WON!!! 6 WWI French armored artillery tank buttons for 99 cents. Now lets see if I can turn a profit.

I fell out early on the Connecticut button bidding. $128.50

I had a brief moment there that I thought maybe I should bid against you, but, then I thought, na, I should probably play nice. I'll bet you can turn a profit, I mean, at 6 for 99 cents you almost can't lose. It'll be interesting to see how they do.

 

[IronSpike]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

Well done on the French AS WWI buttons One cool button

The details in the pic of the Conneticut button wasn't that clear. This backmark not listed in Albert's, but is it a #13 variation?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I had a brief moment there that I thought maybe I should bid against you, but, then I thought, na, I should probably play nice. I'll bet you can turn a profit, I mean, at 6 for 99 cents you almost can't lose. It'll be interesting to see how they do.

Its not a big deal. I have no idea of the value, if any, and I really didnt expect to win at 99 cents and anyone else could have bid. I expected other bids. Thats the neat thing about eBay. You never know. Too bad its not Confederate.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

The details in the pic of the Conneticut button wasn't that clear. This backmark not listed in Albert's, but is it a #13 variation?

I dont know but there were 2 mint Connecticut Seal CW buttons. It may be a good idea to follow the sellers other estate items. The WWI buttons were not listed properly.

I still dont understand why a CW Connecticut state seal button would have a New Orleans backmark?

 

[IronSpike]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

The details in the pic of the Conneticut button wasn't that clear. This backmark not listed in Albert's, but is it a #13 variation?

I dont know but there were 2 mint Connecticut Seal CW buttons. It may be a good idea to follow the sellers other estate items. The WWI buttons were not listed properly.

I still dont understand why a CW Connecticut state seal button would have a New Orleans backmark?

I think this site might have an explanation:

Scovill also produced many "custom" contracts for other outfitters, supplying buttons stamped with the outfitters name....

Look at the comment on the Hyde04 button: Scovill produced ca1860, (Hyde04)

An incorrect back was used on the button.

http://relicman.com/buttons/zBackmarkHydeGoodrich.htm

http://relicman.com/buttons/zBackmarkScovillMfg.htm

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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Good explanation on the CW era Connecticut New Orleans button.

I received my WWI tank buttons in the mail today and I am impressed. They are either silver or heavy silver plated, high domed and have some unexpected weight to them. They are quality made. It seems to me they should have value to the right collector.

For 99 cents I cant lose and I highly recommend the seller betsyf who shipped super fast and even wrapped each button individually.


http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Domed-French-...aultDomain_0&hash=item20b0ddd5e1#ht_500wt_977

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: T. W.&W. silver button

I didnt expect to win the bidding but since I have them, Im trying to gather more information on these buttons and a possible value. I found a good forum that may be able to help. http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=63528&p=3&topicID=33619406

 

[NKAM]

Trying to identify similar buttons from same maker....

Here's some more and better pictures...

Fascinating thread here - I'm a new member and just posted a thread yesterday about very similar buttons - please see here http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/new-member-introductions/419290-coin-id-t-w-w-sbc-21-grenoble.html

Grateful for any snippets of information or insights as to provenance / date etc....thanks, NKAM