1880s Ohio Southern Railroad Uniform Button - Scovill Mfg Co Waterbury

Railroad: Ohio Southern Railroad (OSRR) – Predecessor to the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton (DT&I) Era: Late 19th Century (Circa 1881–1898) Manufacturer: Scovill Mfg. Co., Waterbury, CT Type: Gilt Brass / Nickel Uniform Button (Conductor/Agent Grade) Up for sale is a rare, authentic uniform button from the Ohio Southern Railroad. This independent regional line was a vital link for Ohio’s coal and iron industries in the late 1800s and is famously known as a major component of the railroad later purchased and modernized by Henry Ford. Features: • Face: Features the classic Victorian interlocking OS monogram in high relief. The face is framed by a distinct pebbled or star border. • Backmark: Stamped SCOVILL MFG CO ★ WATERBURY ★. This specific star backmark was utilized by Scovill during the peak years of the Ohio Southern's independence (1880s–1890s). • Condition: Excellent historical patina. The shank is intact and firm. The lettering on the back remains crisp and fully legible—a key detail for serious backmark collectors. Historical Significance: The Ohio Southern was a short-lived but important line running from Lima to Wellston. Because it ceased to exist as an independent entity in 1898, artifacts like this are significantly harder to find than those from larger, long-lasting Class I railroads. This is a must-have for collectors of Ohio history, Ford-related railroadiana, or 19th-century transit uniforms.