Ridgeway civil war archive buttons from virginia, state seal. Albert s button book and guide to albert s button book even though my treasure spot is a nice friendly forum, please be careful when buying and selling items. They have also lived in marietta, ga and holbrook, ny plus 7 other locations. Thursday, december 28, 2017 at oak grove baptist church. Tice states in his backmark book that they probably did not produce buttons bearing their name until after the civil. Tice has done an astounding amount of research, so that this book contains many buttons not covered in alberts, and also lists every known backmark for each button. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It is in very attractive condition as you can see in the. Mooresville philip tice albert, 83, of mooresville, passed away sunday, dec. Ridgeway civil war archive buttons from virginia, state. Whereas alberts book is simply a cataloguing of military buttons, tices book is a comprehensive and exhaustive study.
Eagle with upraised wings bundle of five arrows olive branch with seven petals cg semper paratus. Make sure that both parties fully understand the terms of the transaction. Federal civil war buttons american civil war relics. It is an excellent nonexcavated 24mm coat size confederate staff officers button, referred to as a droop wing. Whereas albert s book is simply a cataloguing of military buttons, tice s book is a comprehensive and exhaustive study. Tice civil war collectors guide to albert s button book daniel j. The second section deals with the american button manufacturing industry from 1776 to 1865. Further, all observed and reported variations of their backmarks are listed and keyed by alberts code to the face designs pictured in alberts book. This guide is no longer in print and used copies are not often available. Binnie feathers tice, age 76, resident of hickory valley, tennessee and wife of the late eugene david gene tice departed this life saturday morning, december 23, 2017 at bolivar general hospital. At the beginning of the book tice delves into the history of button making, giving information on all known button manufacturers including a listing of the buttons each manufacturer produced. The button collectors history by grace horney ford, pondekberg co. The buttons pattern is cut in high relief on a plain flat field with a plain edge.
There are also chapters on four leading manufacturers, with histories of the companies and great photos of. Record of american uniform and historical buttons bicentennial edition by alphaeus s. This is the classic solid cast brass pattern with the large block i that is listed in alberts button book as cs 184 and in tices book as cs1275. Confederate infantry script button civil war flags, civil war books, fort. Button reference books roger bender book reports u. See more ideas about buttons, books and vintage buttons. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs.
The hardcover of the uniform buttons of the united states, 17761865 by warren k. A collectors guide to french military buttons of the american revolution 1775 to 1783 by marian l. Uniform buttons of the united states 17761865, by warren k. Uniform buttons of the united states, 17761865 by warren k. Tice has done an astounding amount of research, so that this book contains many buttons not covered in albert s, and also lists every known backmark for each button. English made confederate cavalry button tice csc203, alberts cs127 button has lined roman c on a plain background. Winchester, virginia usa changed hands 70 times in the civil war. More information about this seller contact this seller 7. Albert tice phone, address, background info whitepages.
Us military uniform buttons interesting facts miscellaneous. Alberts button book and guide to alberts button book. This version was made by the waterbury button company around 1860 according to tices book. Record of american uniform and historical buttons, by alphaeus h. Obituary for binnie feathers tice peebles fayette county. Alberts button book list this example as a pennsylvania brigade button pa40 but, tices button book has this button listed correctly. The front shows a generous amount of original gold gilt remaining that highlights the device wonderfully.
Civil war collectors guide to albert s button book, 1993 first edition author. Civil war collectors guide to alberts button book, orange. A handbook of updates, corrections and new discoveries binder, daniel j on. There is a number 1 in the lower 6 oclock legend for 1st regiment. This is another beautiful confederate button being offered which is part of the large collection i am working on. Confederate droop wing eagle general staff button yankee. Vt2 alberts vt2tice vt100 vermont militia, one piece aaron peasley of. Uniform button of the united states 17761865 by warren k. If possible, confirm the sellers physical address and phone number before sending any payment. Civil war collectors guide to alberts button book, 1993 first edition author. This page is dedicated to buttons that were used from the revolutionary war through 1861. Tice is good too, but much harder to fine and good lord its expensive plenty of. Record american uniform historical buttons abebooks. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Reference numbers are made to both alberts and tices books on military buttons. This is the best known and desirable of all confederate buttons. Inaugural buttons and other buttons bearing the portrait of washington or alluding to him and his administration by alphaeus h. Buy record of american uniform and historical buttons. Button books by author western regional button association. This book is a must have for anyone interested in the identification and study of american buttons. This is the pattern listed as figure cs144 in alberts button book and cs250a in tices book. Binder uniform buttons of the united states 17761865, by warren k. This variant is a little different then the rest of the 2nds in alberts book. Buttons by diana epstein and millicent safro harry abrams, inc. This version was made by the waterbury button company around 1860 according to tice s book.
Dug federal and state militia buttons campsite artifacts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Having many late 1700s and early 1800s buttons not categorized, i will soon do so. Albert is related to amy m tice and elizabeth k tice as well as 2 additional people. Sep 22, 2018 this is the best known and desirable of all confederate buttons.
All military button makers and retailers are listed alphabetically with a brief history of the companies and the dates of their operation. Alberts individual coding system for each button is an invaluable reference tool and is used by collectors and dealers worldwide. Ridgeway civil war archive buttons from federal marines. There is a very rare version of the eagle and horizontal anchor, with the anchor pointing the opposite direction from those worn during the civil war through to the present. Tice price guide to uniform buttons of the united states warren k. It is an alberts mc7 or tices mc209 and according to tice dates from the late 1830s thru the 1840s and was the first marine button to use two piece construction. Guide foreedge has writing in ink by previous owner. This is the version listed as md11 in alberts button book and as md200b3 in tices button book. Philip tice albert, 83, of mooresville, passed away sunday, dec.
The first section of this book is dedicated to an overview on buttons, providing a description and illustrations of various button manufacturing techniques, as well as establishing a consistent button terminology for shank styles, etc. This is the style listed as cs7 in alberts button book and cs207a1 in tices button book. Pitman press, bath 1924 the button lovers book by marilyn v. Record of american uniform and historical buttons alphaeus h. Tice civil war collectors guide to alberts button book daniel j. This is the correct civil war version but with the backmark that reads extra quality. Further, all observed and reported variations of their backmarks are listed and keyed by albert s code to the face designs pictured in albert s book. Uniform buttons of the united states, 17761865 by warren. Csb solid cast brass confederate block i infantry button. A handbook of updates, corrections and new discoveries. This fine button would have been imported through the blockade to be sold by the high quality retailers. Books record of american uniform and historical buttons with supplement by albert alphaeus homer boyertown pub. Alberts button book and guide to alberts button book even though my treasure spot is a nice friendly forum, please be careful when buying and selling items.
This version is much tougher to find than the standard manchester backmark. Tice, thomas publications, gettysburg, pa 17325, 1997. Civil war collectors guide to albert s button book. This button is gilted and is in excellent condition. This is the style listed as cs5 in alberts button book and as cs205a5 in tices button book. Albert civil war collectors guide to alberts button book, by daniel j.
This is the version listed as md11 in albert s button book and as md200b3 in tice s button book. It is an albert s mc7 or tice s mc209 and according to tice dates from the late 1830s thru the 1840s and was the first marine button to use two piece construction. Alexander, melanie muscatines pearl button industry. The face of the button has the maryland state seal with a fine look. See more ideas about books, buttons and vintage buttons. This is the pattern that is listed as mp5av in alberts button book and as mp230as1 in tices button book. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. There are also chapters on four leading manufacturers, with histories of the companies and great photos of their backmarks. According to tice, less than ten specimens of this button made around 18351855 have been found by the author.
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