I am not a button guy but I found a neat one at a park that dates back to the 1870's. It is a little smaller than a quarter with some gold gilt still on it. It is a 2 pc button with a shank on the back. The back states "Superior Quality".
I found similar looking buttons on line but nothing that quite matches the harp design on this one.
any ideas?
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I can't find one exactly like it either. A photo of the back may help us to determine an approximate date range.
It's obviously music related, either from an old band uniform or possibly a military musician's uniform.
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Beautiful button!!
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Here is the back. I am sure that there is a Button Expert on this forum that knows that this is.Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent
Detectors I use: Minelab Equinox 900 & Manticore
Favorite finds I have made:
1,000+ silver coins
92pcs of 1700's Trade Era Silver
Copper Culture Indian Artifacts
125+ War of 1812 Era buttons and relics
My wife (probably should have started with that one)
Lyre's are and ancient instrument used as a motif on buttons to associate with military Musician's , this looks like a late 1800's to very early 1900's era to me from a first look.
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I'd guess it's on the early end of Dan's parameter. My reasons are the patina.. and the back definitely looks 1800s.
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I've yet to find a button that was "Superior" quality. Very nice find.
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