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[Slipperyjack47]

I got this button today at a foundation site of an old one room school house. I hope one of you button guru's can ID her. the back has the following writing on it.....AM Button CO Newwark NJ

Thanks for looking
Slipperyjack47

 

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[collector01]

Looks like a early 1900s great seal button to me. nice find.

 

[terpfan]

Looks like a early 1900s great seal button to me. nice find.

Agreed. 1902 or later.

 

[72cheyenne]

Here is Bigcypresshunter's list of great seal backmarks. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,212590.0.html Looks like he has another to add.

 

[oldfireguy]

It's a military general service button C-1901 - 1920. The company that made it went out of business in 1920 so it's more than likely an early one. American Button Co.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The American Button Co. of Newark, New Jersey existed from 1903 until 1920, when it was purchased by the Waterbury Button Co. However, most, if not all, buttons bearing this backmark date no later than 1917, when there was a major fire at the factory. quote PBK of TN

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I believe 1902 to present