A Flat Button That's More Than A Flat Button

[miserman]

Today I was looking over the flat buttons that I have been fortunate to find this spring. Most of the flat buttons that I find have wording such as "Imperial" - "Orange" -"Gilt"-"London" and a few words. I came across this one that said "Jackson's Victory" around the outside rim, with "Standard Colour" around the shank and a plain front. Upon researching, it turns out to be a Presidential Campaign button from his 1828 campaign that was issued in 1829. It is catalogued in Albert's Button book as button # PC 78 and with a very high rarity value. This is another reminder for me to never assume what something is until it is given a thorough examination.....Thanks for looking.

 

[still looking 52]

Now, that's really old, something like 194 years old!
Looks to be in great shape, nice find Miserman .

 

[jim tn]

Yeah, that's a pretty nice button to recover and great condition, too. Nice hit and discovery of what it actually is. HH jim tn

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Today I was looking over the flat buttons that I have been fortunate to find this spring. Most of the flat buttons that I find have wording such as "Imperial" - "Orange" -"Gilt"-"London" and a few words. I came across this one that said "Jackson's Victory" around the outside rim, with "Standard Colour" around the shank and a plain front. Upon researching, it turns out to be a Presidential Campaign button from his 1828 campaign that was issued in 1829. It is catalogued in Albert's Button book as button # PC 78 and with a very high rarity value. This is another reminder for me to never assume what something is until it is given a thorough examination.....Thanks for looking.

Howdy miserman--
Congratulations on that historical find! The rarity and monetary value is just icing on the cake. Glad that you took the time to give it a more thurough examination. Best of luck and...
Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel

 

[utmike]

What a great piece of history! to you for giving it a closer look.

 

[JimmyCT]

Beautiful historical button!! Looks to be in excellent shape too! congratulations on a very rare button!

 

[Odanscoils]

Today I was looking over the flat buttons that I have been fortunate to find this spring. Most of the flat buttons that I find have wording such as "Imperial" - "Orange" -"Gilt"-"London" and a few words. I came across this one that said "Jackson's Victory" around the outside rim, with "Standard Colour" around the shank and a plain front. Upon researching, it turns out to be a Presidential Campaign button from his 1828 campaign that was issued in 1829. It is catalogued in Albert's Button book as button # PC 78 and with a very high rarity value. This is another reminder for me to never assume what something is until it is given a thorough examination.....Thanks for looking.

WoW
What a Fantastic Find.
Congratulations.
May I ask what part of this little world you found it ?

 

[Ronstar]

Lessons learned and shared! Just never toss anything until you thoroughly inspect and clean. Thats s very nice recovery and a neat piece of history to share!!

 

[laplander]

Research, hunt, research, then repeat! Well done on all three
HH Jeff

 

[Diggindumbstuff]

Awesome! Congratulations!