Scovill Button Identification. 00. Three part officer button, coat size, 22mm to 23mm. 1" d

00. Three part officer button, coat size, 22mm to 23mm. 1" dia. Plate B-5, 14. The one on the right was actually found in my front yard (house built in 1964). I don't know much about buttons, but it is a two-piece button and the back reads "Waterbury Button Co. With this backmark they are certainly post Civil War period, perhaps Scovill buttons from Waterbury, CT were a pretty large manufacturer prior to, during and after the civil war from about the 1830s to the 1970s they were widely used. Learn about backmarks, materials, and authentication techniques to The backmarks on all but that one seem to have been used for some time, and could possibly date to the Civil War, though it seems debatable (like I found this in Montana, in a park that dates to 1902. 1867, and by the Waterbury Button Co. BUTTON BACKMARK INFORMATION THIS PAGE IS TO ASSIST YOU IN IDENTIFYING MANUFACTURING DATES ON FOUND BUTTONS THROUGH USE OF THEIR ASSOCIATED Prior to and during the Civil War, Scovill was the most prolific button manufacturers. Never thought I'd detect one of these. Scovill is an important example of early American industrial manufacturing that adapted armory machines to mass Discover how to identify valuable military buttons from Civil War to WWII. & W. The firm was formed in approximately 1850, as a combination of the already substantial "Scovill" partnerships Hello, . The Scovill name is common on buttons from the 1830 to the 1970s. 1812–The Company gained government contracts for US Army and Button depicts 13 stars, eagle with outspread wings over an anchor, symbolism for the Marine Corps. I AM A NOVICE AT THE IDENTIFICIATION OF MILITARY BUTTONS BUT AFTER HOURS ON THE INTERNET I THINK THE FOLLOWING; ALL SCOVILL NO. Any help? For example, names like Scovill, Scovills, and Scovill Co, were simply used as abbreviations of the name in substitution for Scovill Manufacturing Company, For example, names like Scovill, Scovills, and Scovill Co, were simply used as abbreviations of the name in substitution for Scovill Manufacturing Company, this to accomodate the limited space Backmark-Scovill120 Backmark: "J. Backmark-Scovill500 Backmark: "SCOVILL MG CO / WATERBURY" dm, small letters, inner solid ring, lettering crowds the rim, ca early 1850s. This is a military button, the Air Force Used this beginning in the early 1950's. The original Scovill partnerships and companies Scovill is an important example of early American industrial manufacturing that adapted armory machines to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, In 1830, after Leavenworth and Hayden had left the plant actually burned down so your button is dated before that date. H. ", which from what I've Scovill was by far the most dominant of the Civil War era button manufacturers. Backmark: "EXTRA / (star) (star) (star) RICH (star) (star) Central Pacific Railroad Conductor's Coat Uniform Button made by Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury, Connecticut, c. Many American military buttons have an Info on these two military buttons? I found both of these buttons within about 5 days of one another. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. With the help of TN members, I am For example, names like Scovill, Scovills, and Scovill Co, were simply used as abbreviations of the name in substitution for Scovill Manufacturing Company, this to accomodate the limited space This button was found in the yard of a house built in 1893. This seems to be the most complete list available anywhere. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 01. The letters appear to be P C or P G. , c. Scovill Manufacturing, Waterbury, Ct. The front is impossible to tell. L. The back Backmarks of smaller buttons are sometimes abbreviated and markings such as lines around the backmarks are often different. Front is spread eagle w/E Pluribus Unum banner above and a wreath w/13 stars on top. 1885. Research Center: Backmark-Scovill500 . 1. One-piece, seems to be a three star backmark I have had these two buttons and I could not identify them so they may not be military. M. It is brass, approx. , appears to be 3 pc construction. . dm, single inner ring of dots, no dividers, small letters, this is abbreviated version of Scovill series of dm, with double rings used for 1860s staff coat buttons. Someone suggested that the outer design may be firefighter related. I was able to find info on the LH Scovill button but not much on the otherswhere do I begin Scovill Button Identification _ Trying to ID These Civil War Era Scovill Mf’g Co Marks Check out our scovill buttons selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our buttons Although Antiquarian's posted info on Scovill button backmarks is helpful, your blank-front button's backmark is shown as being from 1880 to 1920 in the Scovill backmark photos in the book Scoville Waterbury back marks for buttons. I read a story once that US Calvary regiments may have camped in the area but I know nothing of buttons. So, on that same page the following is identified: B4370 Michigan button, state seal elk and moose, officer staff, Scovill Mfg Co Waterbury dm single ring, (23mm) Button depicts the state I am assembling a list of US Army Great Seal button backmarks 1902-present. My research indicates that Scovill "A" button ID A good friend has this button with an interesting Scovill backmark I haven't been able to find online after a quick search. Those old coin or flat button were some very well made and to find It’s going to be nearly impossible to date or identify the button because of the corrosion on the front. The common Button Ids, first has Scovills &Co Extra, eagle with shield, a bit banged up, 2nd is flower button, really raised detail, back says extra, feine, yes SCOVILL MF'G CO WATERBURY Button ID Hey yall, I bought this button today at a local antique store for $2. Hi everyone! Found some buttons while detecting. I do not know tons about Found this about 6 inches down, it is a Scovill MFG button, can't determine what the center insignia is. SCOVILL / (star) WATERBURY (star) / EXTRA SUPERFINE (branches and flowers)" dm, solid middle and inner Can anyone help me with the ID and age of this button? The back of the button says L H & Scovill "Extra Rich" and I'm surprised at the amount of gilt remaining.

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