Two piece button, make and age please.

[pursuit]

Hi once again, Im back with a two piece 1 1/16" button w/ shank. Its light and tinny. I believe it to be brass or copper. The back mark says Waterville. Mfg co on outer edge. The front shows three birds in grass with a tree and mountain backdrop. Found near an old spring a couple seasons ago.

 

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[nova treasure]

I believe it's a 1847-1850 Sporting button.

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[Bramblefind]

I believe it's a 1847-1850 Sporting button.

Nova Treasure

Here is one along the same lines-

http://patsboxes.com/

Beautiful watch case style golden age gilt-era sporting button, long tailed partridge bird, tooled border, unusual spread eagle "Waterville Mfg. Co." (1847-50) back mark. Small dent on back, shank is bent a bit. Med. 1" (25mm). $28.00

 

[Digger54]

I believe it's a 1847-1850 Sporting button.

Nova Treasure

Agree. So states my copy of McGuinn & Bazelon.

 

[pursuit]

Thanks you all! Been a big help I do appreciate it.