Warranted Superior Button!!

[maceman66]

I found this button last night at an old 1850's house, does anybody have any info?? I think it may be pewter but i'm not sure!! I found the nickle as well but added it for size. Thanks, Mace

 

[Don in SJ]

Hand Saw Nut, nice to find them~~

Don

 

[diggummup]

Even though don beat me to it here you go- Eagle 1860's Hand Saw Disc: These are the ones that so often are misidentified as a button when shaft is missing. Actually they were mounted on handsaws of the period. Marked "Warranted Superior" with a droop wing eagle.
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache...nted+superior+button&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us about 2/3rd's of the way down the page.

 

[maceman66]

Thanks guys!! I was wondering about the square back but i didnt know!!!!!!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

To add to this great ID. Here are some other examples.
Scroll to the bottom. http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/medallionpage.html


Dont forget the green check.

 

[fortbball9]

That is a great ID guys,I also learned something on this post.
Congrats on a neat find.

fortbball9