Antique 1851 Goodyear hard rubber button made by the Novelty Rubber Co. (N.R.Co)

Antique 1851 Goodyear hard rubber button made by the Novelty Rubber Co. (N.R.Co)

USD 11.95 USD
SKU: tWB2st0m
Categories: Antiques

Specifications

TypeShank Button
ShapeRound
ColorBrown
Original/ReproductionAntique Original
MaterialRubber
Time Period ManufacturedPre-1930
Suitable ForJackets & Coats
Country Of OriginUnited States
MakerNovelty Rubber Co.

Good condition Hardened rubber button from around the 1850s. Marked with Goodyear's patent "MAY 6. 1851" the patent date for Charles Goodyear's vulcanized hard rubber process (required on all legit ones during the patent period). The button has a beaded rim with no other decorations.

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