CIVIL WAR ERA CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA BUTTON HORSTMANN BROS PHILADELPHIA VF
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:165704 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
HERE’s A CIVIL WAR ERACONFEDERATESOUTH CAROLINA VEST/COAT BUTTONThis button depicts the seal of South Carolina, apalmetto tree over an oak log, symbolic of the Revolutionary War victory atSullivans Island. The backmark reads: "HORSTMANN BROS . PHILA”Horstmann companies, Philadelphia was a major manufacturer of uniformsand other equipment. W HHorstmann was the founder of the Horstmann empire. The Horstmann family produceda wide variety of military goods, including uniforms and hats,... most buttonswere actually manufactured by either Scovill or Steel & Johnson. Buttonsproduced during the founders tenure up to approximately 1850, will bear WHHorstmann name in general, however this name continued to be used well beyondthe founders death. Two Horstmann sons, William and Sigmond, became partners, buttons bearing variations of W H Horstmann & Sons will date 1843 andlater. Horstmann Brothers generally operated 1859 to 1893, these"brothers" are the sons of W. H. Horstmann working together after thefounders death. I believe this button was used around the Civil War era.THE BUTTON IS IN VERY FINE CONDITION – FULLY GILDED, AND THE SHANK IS INTACT – A NON-DUG BUTTON.The button measures 9/16” in diameter andDisplays Very Well!I am a proud member ofthe Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC), The Ephemera Society ofAmerica, the Manuscript Society and the American Political Items Collectors(APIC) (member name: John Lissandrello). I subscribe to each organizations'code of ethics and authenticity is guaranteed. ~Providing quality service andhistorical memorabilia online for over twenty years.~
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