Brass Buttons by George Mayer
While metal detecting around the old gold fields one of the common items found on a regular basis is the old humble metal button. Mostly made of brass, it shows up well on the detector, sometimes mid-range on disc. To me they are welcome friends as they indicate human occupation, indicators of possible more lost items from the gold rush era.
Buttons, buttons and more buttons. Well I know at least that while I am finding Buttons I have a chance of finding a coin or a nuggett. No one else has dug them up, right!
Following are some of the common buttons found in Nth Qld. Many come in various sizes.
A HOY HONG KONG | LITTLE & CO MELBOURNE | ASK FOR CROWNS | MANX BRAND MOLES | BEAVER BRAND | MILITAIRES EQUIPMENT | BEST RING EDGE | NE PLUS ULTRA | BEST SOLID EYELET | OUR OWN MAKE | BEST SOLID RING | PLUS ULTRA | BUTTONS LTD BIRM. | Q'LAND WOOLEN, Coy | C ELWORTHY | QWM CO IPSWICH | CHAS McKENZIE CAIRNS | S.SOLCBERG &SONS MELBOURNE | CRESCENT CLOTHING | S.D.S. MANUFACTURING | DOUBLE RING | SUPERIOR | DOUBLE RING EDGE | SUPERIOR PATENT GRIMES & CO | E.CAHILL & SON | SUSPENDER | EXCELSIOR | THE INVINCIBLE MOLE | F.H. HAGON | THISTLE BRAND MOLES | FARMER & COMPy SYDNEY | THISTLE BRAND MOLES | FINNEY ISLES & CO QUEENSLAND | THISTLE CLOTHING | GEO ROGERS 109 BOURKE ST | WILL NOT CUT THE THREAD | GRIMES & PETTY | ZIONS SYDNEY | IMPROVED PATENT |
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Occasionally you will find a very special button, such as an early police force button or a govt official button. Many regional merchants and taylors had their own brand of buttons.
There are many button varieties, sizes and categories, making a wonderful opportunity for collecting. Armed forces, and railway buttons are specially interesting with its many types and history. Next time you detect a button, don't throw it away. Buttons go well with buckles and medals. Start a collection.
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