Monday, April 14, 2025

Monday Mystery, Button thingy

 

 Here's a little thing I found at an antique market, about two inches long, the "buttons" are maybe 3/4" diameter.  Maybe its a some sort of decorative button thing, but the text seems to be only a serial number. Ideas?


 

6 comments:

AndyT said...

It's a Jackson's Patent button, for leather driving belts on machinery.

Lots more details here

https://glossopheritage.co.uk/ghtarchive/isaacj03/

AndyT said...

And full instructions here
https://glossopheritage.co.uk/ghtarchive/isaacj02/

Mister G said...

That's amazing. The knowledge in this audience is incredible. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Obscure for sure.

MARSHALL OVERCLOTH said...

it's part of one of the outfits, the breast protector armour for the 12 inch action figure doll of Tina Turner. youtube.com/watch?v=jNkwMTrbU8k

Mister G said...

I have to admit I did look at marching band costumes...