early artillery button

[scratcher]

Hey guys, I didn't get any info on this button in Today's Finds so I thought I would try here. Can anyone find this type in Albert's book? It has what appears to be a drum to the right of the cannon. It is an 'Armitage'. Thanks for any help.

 

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[PBK]

Looks pretty close to Albert's #AY 14, c. 1802-08.

 

[johnnyi]

scratcher, you are finding some great stuff! as you know, your's is a first regiment button, eight spoked wheel with 3 cannon balls on the left side (as we're lookinhg at it) , long cannon with flag and drum. The one that seems to match in Albert is AY16 A. which is backmarked Armitage/Phila.

 

[johnnyi]

PBK, I posted while you were posting. You probably see something I don't. I believe the know AY 14's are blank backed?

 

[PBK]

Checking it again, I'd say you're right: AY 16.

Here's a tweaked pic of scratcher's button, in which some of the finer details of AY 16 may be more apparent.

 

[scratcher]

Hey PBK and johnnyi, thanks a bunch. I am going to have to get Alberts. These buttons are copper, right? What would you suggest for cleaning and preservation if anything? I know they aren't worth all that much but I don't want to ruin it. It has a couple of funky spots on it but they aren't green at all. Thanks

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Good catch John. And a fine button Scratcher!