Probably manufactured by Bellenot or Rouyer of New Orleans, these "local" buttons are among the most desireable and coveted of Southern buttons. This is the LA-8 in Albert's guide and in the LA-249 series in Warren Tice's book. The button is 23 mm and the shank, though thin, is solid. That, in itself, is quite a rarity because usually the shanks were very weak on these. Some gilting remains and there is only minimal to moderate wear on this fantastic non-excavated button.

 

If I collected non-dug buttons, I would never been selling this. I think it's one of the prettiest I have seen. In this instance, the price is firm. I am already below what other dealers are asking for this button when they have it in stock.