BUTTONS & BADGES
First, here is a note for button collectors new and old
Waterbury Button Company is still in business and they are still making buttons.
If they are marked on the back with Waterbury Co, you are safe. However, if they
are marked with Waterbury Co's, these are the newer reproductions. These have
been made for years now and are showing up on several auction sites as “original”
buttons. When you see the "apostrophe s" following the Co on Waterbury
buttons, know that you are looking at or buying reproduced buttons. Also look for
the soldered loop on the back. Waterbury Button Company states these are
reproductions from the original molds. Make sure when purchasing a button, you
get what you are paying for!
Large brass Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific. Made by Waterbury B. Co.
Small dent on back only. Price: 7.50
Small brass Illinois Central. Very old, high domed button. Price: 25.00
Large brass Southern. Superior Quality on back. Small dent on front. Price: 5.00
Joe@Brasswhistle.com
New style
Original
Large silver Denver & Rio Grande Western. No maker mark on revers. This was
the last style used by the D&RGW and are one of the hardest versions to find.
Price: 10.00 each
Small brass Springfield Ill. Extra Quality on back. Streetcar button. Price: 5.00
I’m always looking for nice buttons and badges from Colorado RR’s.
So if you have any for sale or trade, please feel free to contact me!
MK&T Missouri Kansas & Texas Conductor hat badge. Earlier
version with great enamel. No makers mark. Price: 45.00
M-K-T LINES Missouri Kansas & Texas conductor hat badge.
Newer variation. No makers mark. Price: 40.00