Button that stumps even me , what the heck is it

[007]

Found in the upstate NY region , can some help identify this button , and period . Happy holidays to you all , BAh humbug , Just give my Egg Nog

 

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[creskol]

WoW .. That is a neat button! It looks like an 1800's pictorial button depicting a plow, an anvil, and a couple of blacksmiths or plow makers. Can't make out the backmark, though.

 

[007]

It does look the figure to the right is bending over putting something on a anvil , the one in the middle looks to be an observer , and the figure to the left may be striking or taking a closer look at something something , Should i put olive oil on the reverse , to see if i can bring any detail out in the lettering , or is it best left alone , any cleaning tips ? then i will post a clear reverse photo so we can identify this fantastic button , But then again to the left it looks like a plow , all I can say the area has had both English, colonial , and French activity
Thank you

 

[creskol]

To clean, I find Scrubbing Bubbles seems to work pretty well, as does some warm peroxide. .. either, followed by a dab of olive oil or mineral oil. (do not submerge in the oil, but rather wipe just a tiny bit over the surface). I am sure others will come forth with their cleaning methods as well, but this is what works for me. I try to shy away from lemon juice unless I make real sure that you neutralize the acid afterward.

 

[BuckleBoy]

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,165857.0.html

 

[Don in SJ]

No idea what it is, although almost looks like plow handles on the left side. It is not colonial by any means, most likely a 1840's or later button.
Also, looks like it did get cleaned already and just needs some touching up on the cleaning.

Don

 

[Bramblefind]

Maybe something like this?

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/great-1830s-farming-theme-golden-age-gilt

Great 1830's farming theme golden age gilt button

Sold Date: 06/30/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Textiles, Clothing & Accessories

Large 23mm example with a sheaf of wheat and plow farm design button with a rare back mark of " W W Extra Rich Superfine " which stands for the makers Wadhams and Webster.

 

[creskol]

Maybe something like this?

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/great-1830s-farming-theme-golden-age-gilt

Great 1830's farming theme golden age gilt button

Sold Date: 06/30/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Textiles, Clothing & Accessories

Large 23mm example with a sheaf of wheat and plow farm design button with a rare back mark of " W W Extra Rich Superfine " which stands for the makers Wadhams and Webster.

Impressive ID .. You nailed it!

 

[trikikiwi]

Maybe something like this?

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/great-1830s-farming-theme-golden-age-gilt

Great 1830's farming theme golden age gilt button

Sold Date: 06/30/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Textiles, Clothing & Accessories

Large 23mm example with a sheaf of wheat and plow farm design button with a rare back mark of " W W Extra Rich Superfine " which stands for the makers Wadhams and Webster.

Spot on Bramblefind Fantastic ID

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Maybe something like this?


Great 1830's farming theme golden age gilt button

Sold Date: 06/30/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Textiles, Clothing & Accessories

Large 23mm example with a sheaf of wheat and plow farm design button with a rare back mark of " W W Extra Rich Superfine " which stands for the makers Wadhams and Webster.

Great match Bramblefind. Same backmark. I see the EXTRA FINE. It may be related to Grange Patrons of Husbandry. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,244194.0.html

 

[Bramblefind]

That was an interesting link Bigcypress. Thanks all

 

[007]

That is mighty fine work Bramblefind , and thanks to all of you out there for your help , cannot wait until spring

 

[Don in SJ]

The backmark of your button is *W* EXTRA RICH *W*/SUPERFINE...... Wadhams, Webster & Company Wolcottville, CT, now called Torrington.
1838-1846 for manufacturer period.

Don

 

[Xhunter911]

Here is the exact button that I found today, I didnt have time to clean it yet. <p><p>