Premier Fine Art & Antiques Auction
August 29, 2023
Below is just a small portion of the massive selection of high quality art & antiques to be featured in our upcoming August 29th 2023 auction! This auction will span multiple genres of collectibles, including Fine Paintings & Art, Jewelry & Silver, Orientalia, Rare Glass & Lamps, Early & Victorian Furniture, Decoys, Carvings, Coin-Op, & MORE!
5 CIVIL WAR PERIOD CONFEDERATE STATES BUTTONS
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Buttons like these were generally mfg. prior to the Civil War in the Northern States & transported to the Southern States for use by their militia forces. At the outbreak of the Civil War, these state buttons were eagerly utilized by Confederate militia forces.
1) FLORIDA. A superb example of a Confederate utilized Florida Territorial Seal button. Albert # FL-1-A. Face depicts the Territorial Seal of Florida showing an eagle above a bed of cactus. The reverse is marked, RMDC “SCOVILLS & CO – SUPERFINE – “. Full straight shank.
2) KENTUCKY. A fine example of a Confederate utilized Kentucky State Seal button. Albert # KY-1-D. Face depicts the State Seal of Kentucky. The reverse is marked, “HORSTMANN & ALLIEN N.Y. “. Full straight shank.
3) LOUISIANA. A fine example of a Confederate utilized Louisiana State Seal button. Albert # LA-7-TYPE. Face depicts the State Seal of Louisiana. The reverse is marked, “* EXTRA . QUALITY * (within dotted ribbon)(3 trees above)”. Full straight shank.
4) MISSOURI. A fine example of a Confederate utilized Missouri State Seal button. Albert # MO-1-A. Face depicts the State Seal of Missouri. The reverse is marked, “SCOVILL MF’G CO, WATERBURY. “. Full straight shank.
5) MARYLAND. A fine example of a Confederate utilized Maryland State Seal button. Albert # MD-11-A-1. Face depicts the State Seal of Maryland. The reverse is marked, “CANFIELD . BRO & CO. BALTIMORE. “. Full straight shank.
