Unknown anchor button

[Brian W]

My buddy found this button at a site that dates from 1733-1800... All my research points to early french navy... But not sure. I was hoping to find out a positive ID. Any input would be appreciated... Thanks in advance.... Brian W

 

[romeo-1]

Wrong forum...

 

[Brian W]

Wrong forum...

I'm sorry I just thought since he found it today it would be ok to post it in the Today's finds. Should I delete this post and re-post it in the What is it forum, or should this go in the relics forum, or the buttons section? Any input on where I should post this would be appreciated as well. HH

Brian W.

 

[Iron Patch]

Very nice! Having a loop shank probably points at it being Rev War American, but odd it's not pewter. If French it would most likely have a turret shank. You should check that one with Don Troiani because it might be a new variant and worthy of his latest book. chainshot@aol.com

 

[Brian W]

Great, thanks for the info Iron Patch, I'll send him a couple of pictures, it would be nice to get an ID.

 

[zaxfire69]

That is funny you posted this. I just found what I think is a button that appears to have an anchor on it. I'm gonna post a picture of it in a little while. Congrats on your button it looks nice.

 

[creeper71]

Wrong forum...

why is this the wrong forum? it's a today's find...

 

[Iron Patch]

Great, thanks for the info Iron Patch, I'll send him a couple of pictures, it would be nice to get an ID.

Yeah you need someone like him for this because things contradict it being American or French, so I'm not sure which. The loop shank is a good sign, but the metal might be the dealer breaker.(making it French) I have a very similar button actually made of lead. Not 100% clear on that one either.

 

[dfx willy]

very cool brian! i love those old buttons. cant help ya with id. but what i can say is i would of posted that here too. willy

 

[mainer]

That is a sweet button!

 

[Skelly607]

What mainer said above

 

[BuckleBoy]

I am very interested in this post. I couldv'e sworn it was French as well, until I saw the shank.

Let us know what you hear back from Don T. And let's hope this is a new variant--which might make it quite a valuable find.


Best Wishes,


Buckles