Todays haul & a button question

[WHADIFIND]

Today's haul & a button question

Today was a little less finds but more interesting. At least, I think so.

The ring is always a plus even if it is GF. It came from about 7 inches down. Fairly old, I suspect.

The token just says No Cash Value on the other side.

The button is the most interesting to me. I've found a few old buttons like this one but this is the only one that I could actually read something on it. Easier to see when wet and/or under magnification. What I can see, in case they don't show in the pics, is the word "COLOUR" at the bottom and the letters "ST" at the top. Right next to the "ST" I THINK I can see a dot then the letter "N" followed by either an "E" or "F".

Any ideas, button experts?

Thanks for peeking!

HH!

 

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[grasshopper]

I would guess the "stan" word is either stand. or stand'd. I think I've seen those on flat buttons from the early/mid 1800s?

correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Nice button! The button is old and the token is fairly modern....I have found several of that type and there are a number of variations. I think they were used at carnivals and fairs. The ring is very nice....does it clean up? I also like the mermaid item.......what's the story with that? Charm or what?

 

[WHADIFIND]

Nice button! The button is old and the token is fairly modern....I have found several of that type and there are a number of variations. I think they were used at carnivals and fairs. The ring is very nice....does it clean up? I also like the mermaid item.......what's the story with that? Charm or what?

Thanks for the info. The ring I intend to try and clean up but I'm not expecting much. The mermaid, pretty much a charm I guess, plated, but the other side has been pretty completely "roached". Figures, huh. LOL.

 

[WHADIFIND]

I would guess the "stan" word is either stand. or stand'd. I think I've seen those on flat buttons from the early/mid 1800s?

correct me if i'm wrong.

I can't correct anyone on buttons.

The top, looks like it says "ST * NE" to me.

 

[FoundInNC]

Best Colour Standard (or abbreviation) circa 1800-1850s roughly. I think that is the European spelling, so maybe made in London.

 

[Dihren]

Today was a little less finds but more interesting. At least, I think so.

The ring is always a plus even if it is GF. It came from about 7 inches down. Fairly old, I suspect.

The token just says No Cash Value on the other side.

The button is the most interesting to me. I've found a few old buttons like this one but this is the only one that I could actually read something on it. Easier to see when wet and/or under magnification. What I can see, in case they don't show in the pics, is the word "COLOUR" at the bottom and the letters "ST" at the top. Right next to the "ST" I THINK I can see a dot then the letter "N" followed by either an "E" or "F".

Any ideas, button experts?

Thanks for peeking!

HH!

Nice finds! What's GF mean for the ring?

 

[TNGUNS]

Awesome finds......I have been in flat button heaven lately and love to find them. The token and the ring are great finds. Now that is a good haul in anybody's book.

 

[flyinryan2]

Best Colour Standard (or abbreviation) circa 1800-1850s roughly. I think that is the European spelling, so maybe made in London.

"Standard Colour" looks about right. Congrats!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Nice finds! What's GF mean for the ring?

WuPs!!

I missed your question. The ring is 10kt Gold Filled = "GF"

Thanks for the response!

HH!