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Old 09-03-2007, 08:23 AM
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Default Need help with this button.

It is definitely brass, with "GPH" scripted on the front, the shank is brass and appeared to have some gold plating on the back of the button and around the shank. "Made in England" is stamped on the back, forming a half circle around the shank. No dates, no other writing can be found.
It was found on old farm land, settled in the 1700's, maybe earlier. Not saying the button is that old. I spent about four hours last night searching with no luck. Any help or if anyone has any ideas would be much appreciated.
I updated the front pic of the button..you can now make out the "GP" of the "GPH". The "H" is still blurred. I soaked it in warm soapy water for a while, got some of the dirt off.
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:05 PM
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Have no Idea but it is a cool find and it does look like it's been in the ground for a real long time. Good Luck with your search.

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Old 09-03-2007, 03:09 PM
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The one person that comes to mind to help identify the button is Pappy he is really good and figuring out what it is. So maybe he will be able to help with identifying the button.
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:30 PM
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Hoping Pappy can help also. If not, I am sure I will find out one day. Thanks for looking everyone.
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Old 09-04-2007, 04:59 PM
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Gonna have to look for this one awhile...BUT...I'm looking..Let you know something soon I hope.
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Old 09-04-2007, 07:13 PM
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no problem no rush here...anxiously waiting. Thanks for you help
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