Super rare early connecticut military button

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 11, 2012

got out today & went back to one of my very 1st cellar holes.worked it slower and dug everything.aside from the few flat buttons I thought my finds of the day were the key & small buckle until i started cleaning the buttons.
the last button i was cleaning with just water running over it I saw a shield
what a shock when this design emerged after cleaning.
backmark is TREBLE GILT with the Connecticut seal in the shield.
Dan says it's most likely War of 1812 ish.any other thoughts from you guys?

MoBob · Jan 11, 2012

I believe Dan is right , congrats on some great saves and a killer button !

fred sanford · Jan 11, 2012

Killer

killer button! Congrats.

Captain Silver · Jan 11, 2012

Excellent button, congrats on that find!

bruinvikes · Jan 11, 2012

Cool stuff you came across, congrats!

Waterhead · Jan 11, 2012

Nice Find Dave

Hey Dave, what a great button. BTW, I have been out of town on business and as soon as I get home (2-days) I'll get that item out to you. Thank God for laptops.

That is a great Connecticut you found; especially with an intact shank. I'll take a semi-wild stab at it and say that the example you dug is fairly rare. I actually sent a picture of the button to a fellow who is an expert on early to CW period buttons. I give you a report when he emails me back.

We're lucky here in Virginia to have a fair amount of civil war relic shows. Of course, there are always early military finds displayed. In all these years, I don't believe that I've ever seen this button.

I'm hoping I can send you great news on it.

John

Xaquin · Jan 11, 2012

My books says it's rare and from the Conn. Militia circa 1820s

awesome button =)

Digger70pa · Jan 11, 2012

Nice find.

401K · Jan 11, 2012

snakes on a pole, NICE! looks 1820s

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 11, 2012

somebody on another forum quoted this below...
Hi HMN That CT button is a good one, Alberts CT 11. I don't have the Tice book but I checked it once and he says Albert underestimated the rarity of it and has only ever seen 2 others. Of course now there's yours and mine I dug mine in CT about 15 years ago and have never seen another dug and the condition of yours is outstanding. Albert also lists it as a blank back so was suprised to see a mark on it. I'll vote banner on it since I think Tice priced it at 1,000.00 several years ago.

Waterhead · Jan 11, 2012

Dave, Here is my reply from William Leigh-Button Dealer

John,

This CT button that your friend found is rare enough that I do not recall whether I have ever had a chance to examine one or not. It was likely produced sometime between 1811 and 1827. It is very rare, indeed. As to value, that would just be a wind guess....it is a Northern State button, so is only so valuable, but it is a much rarer find than many Confederate buttons.

Most would consider that its value would likely be in the hundreds of dollars.

Kind regards,

William

BTW forum members, William is a super fellow and honest. You can Google him to get to his site. He is probably one of the most respected military button experts out there.

Dave, I'd say that button is up there. If there have only been a handfull found, I'd say it could go for over a grand...easy. It's probably making those Washington buttons sweat......well, just a tad.

Great find buddy!

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 11, 2012

Waterhead said:
John,

This CT button that your friend found is rare enough that I do not recall whether I have ever had a chance to examine one or not. It was likely produced sometime between 1811 and 1827. It is very rare, indeed. As to value, that would just be a wind guess....it is a Northern State button, so is only so valuable, but it is a much rarer find than many Confederate buttons.

Most would consider that its value would likely be in the hundreds of dollars.

Kind regards,

William

BTW forum members, William is a super fellow and honest. You can Google him to get to his site. He is probably one of the most respected military button experts out there.

Dave, I'd say that button is up there. If there have only been a handfull found, I'd say it could go for over a grand...easy. It's probably making those Washington buttons sweat......well, just a tad.

Great find buddy!

at the Washington buttons sweating :lol:

Thanks for writing to him! very interesting!

bruinvikes · Jan 11, 2012

Definitely a nice find Sir, congrats!

turtlefoot · Jan 11, 2012

Congratulations on the amazing find! That button is jaw dropping! I don't what to say, other than Congratulations!

Doug

boretti4blues · Jan 11, 2012

Nice job!!! Great Button..

goes4ever · Jan 11, 2012

Super awesome button!

The Valley · Jan 11, 2012

Whew! That one sends shivers up your spine, very cool find.

bearbqd · Jan 11, 2012

That is awesome, I love it. Hey, that folded over thingy at the top of your pic with everything in it, do you know what that is? I found that exact piece a few days ago.

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 11, 2012

bearbqd said:
That is awesome, I love it. Hey, that folded over thingy at the top of your pic with everything in it, do you know what that is? I found that exact piece a few days ago.

Thanks! I have no clue what it is either :?:

Surf Master · Jan 11, 2012

Cleaning ?

hi Dave,i just wondered what you use to clean the old coins and buttons,i have tumblers but dont want to tumble the old ones,i have a 1907 indian i want to clean up,it's got the green on it,dont want to mess it up,thanks Earl

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