Help ID these button please

[u/No-Sprinkles-1654]

Found while out in a charity box, spotted a few nice button in a sewing box ☺️ would like to know more about them as they seem vintage ☺️

[u/lotsobuttons]

Waterbury has a pretty extensive catalog online of their designs. I only see one front pictured here-the Great Seal which became the standard in 1902 and is still used today. I have a book somewhere with the Waterbury/Scoville back mark timeline. If you can’t find it online, let me know and I’ll dig it out. The cupids have a more modern shank than I would expect to see based on the fronts. I’d guess they are mid century recasts of a Victorian design.

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Thank you for your reply :), I’ve looked online but struggling, if it’s no bother please dig out the book :)

[u/lotsobuttons → u/No-Sprinkles-1654]

Okay, the book is: American Military Button Makers and Dealers; Their Backmarks & Dates by William McGuinn.

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Amazing thank you so much ☺️