Tiny eagle button

[DiggerDave in Pa.]

I found this tiny button the last time I was out. It's the smallest eagle button I've ever seen. It is backmarked - R R CO SUPERFINE and is 12.55 mm. What's the story on this and how old is it? Thanks! DD

 

[umrgolf]

That is a very peculiar eagle button you found and it is very tiny Never seen one quite like it.. I believe "RR & Co" is Richard Robinson. He operated in Attleboro, MA from 1814-1828. The style is typical of that time frame and with no letter designation, it would be a general service militia button.

 

[nova treasure]

Very nice Early 1800's cuff button.


Bill

 

[Don in SJ]

Fairly certain a civilian button similar to the Jacksonian era very small buttons. I have one of those, it is different but the same size, not military. Here is an old photo of the Jacksonian eaglebutton I found, and it is also 12.5mm in diameter.

 

[umrgolf]

Fairly certain a civilian button similar to the Jacksonian era very small buttons. I have one of those, it is different but the same size, not military. Here is an old photo of the Jacksonian eaglebutton I found, and it is also 12.5mm in diameter.

Yes, I think you're right.. I see the patriotic eagle buttons bear the same eagles as the military buttons of the period

 

[Charlene]

Nice cuff button!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing that find, its very interesting with it being so tiny.

 

[Steve in PA]

Yes, I agree with Don, a Jacksonian style civilian button.

Here is a picture of the various types of Jacksonian buttons. They are small and have a separate, wide rim. The eagle is in the top right of this picture. I may have got this picture from Don in SJ several years ago.

 

[DiggerDave in Pa.]

Yes, I agree with Don, a Jacksonian style civilian button.

Here is a picture of the various types of Jacksonian buttons. They are small and have a separate, wide rim. The eagle is in the top right of this picture. I may have got this picture from Don in SJ several years ago.

Thanks for the ID on this button. I learn something new everyday on this site! Thanks again! DD

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That's just a great looking cuff button.