X xcolo12 New Member Joined Mar 16, 2024 Messages 2 Mar 16, 2024 #1 I dug this button at a farm house est 1759. The house is located at the corner of a colonial trade route. I hope someone can decipher the text or give insight Attachments 20240315_231020.jpg 85.4 KB · Views: 80 20240315_230900.jpg 85 KB · Views: 76 20240315_231015.jpg 58.1 KB · Views: 63 20240315_231009.jpg 52.7 KB · Views: 75
I dug this button at a farm house est 1759. The house is located at the corner of a colonial trade route. I hope someone can decipher the text or give insight
mudwhale Elite Member Joined May 8, 2017 Messages 1,233 Location At my computer in CT Mar 17, 2024 #3 The inscription reads "Do NOT Push".
The Rebel Forum Supporter Joined Feb 3, 2010 Messages 5,640 Location Southwest, CT Mar 17, 2024 #4 Nice button. Remember to drink your Oveltine.
H HuntinDog Elite Member Joined Mar 1, 2009 Messages 1,018 Location Northern California Mar 20, 2024 #5 I don't think it's any writing. I think it just the decoration on it. Great find.
F flamsteed Junior Member Joined May 16, 2022 Messages 65 Mar 20, 2024 #6 Late 18th century "dandy" button I have never seen any with inscriptions; only with initials.
hoser Forum Supporter Joined Jan 10, 2006 Messages 8,170 Location Grayling, MI. Mar 20, 2024 #7 WOW that is a big flat button for sure. Can't tell if it is writing or like HuntinDog said a decoration. Great looking button, congrats.
WOW that is a big flat button for sure. Can't tell if it is writing or like HuntinDog said a decoration. Great looking button, congrats.