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Mar 08, 2009, 02:46 PM
#1
First Box Plate........unexpected find
We decided to detect my brothers new house.It was built in the 70's and sits on about half an acre. We certainly were not expecting to find anything like this.
The letters are really clear but covered in something. I'm not sure if it's rust or just filth. Can I soak this in olive oil or distilled water to clean it more? Any other suggestions on doing light cleaning?
Thanks
3S
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Mar 08, 2009, 07:21 PM
#2
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Awsome first box plate bud, mine looked like it got hit by a truck,  If I were you I would clean it with some warm water and soap,then brush some aluminum jelly on it. Bring it back to life. WTG 
Cw
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Mar 09, 2009, 05:51 PM
#3
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Be careful with the aluminum jelly. If gold gilt is not present it will discolor an item to an ugly reddish brown. Very nice find!
Mike
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Mar 09, 2009, 08:25 PM
#4
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
I don't believe there is any gilt left on it. I could be wrong but I certainly don't want to ruin it. So is aluminum jelly not a good idea or is it ?
I would like to clean it up a little, but I want to be very careful
Thanks for your input because I'm lost
3S
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Mar 12, 2009, 03:50 AM
#5
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Do not use the jelly. There never was any gilt on plates or buckles. Just try and coat it with a light oil such as mineral oil or Briwax. Its a nice find no matter what!
Mike
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Mar 12, 2009, 06:25 PM
#6
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
awesome bud i just found a us buckle yesterday here in the great state of pa. i just used a soft tooth brush and warm water to clean mine up. Good JOb
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Mar 13, 2009, 06:35 AM
#7
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Man would I luv to find one of those! 
That's the great thing about living in areas with some real history.
If it wasn't very deep it may have been carried in with the landscaping dirt. Almost everytime we have dirt hauled in for landscaping I find old coins or jewelry in it.
As for cleaning check with BuckleBoy. He's the master of cleaning CW relics.
Badger
"Everything is an anomaly" Michigan Badger
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Mar 13, 2009, 08:31 AM
#8
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
I can't really tell what is on the plate...is it dirt, or corrosion? Have you cleaned it with water at this point, or not?
If you have not cleaned it with water, I'd consider toothpicking the crud off. Certainly stay away from the olive oil and aluminum jelly. If you use olive oil on that plate, it will be a soggy mess for the rest of your life.
-Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Mar 14, 2009, 05:45 AM
#9
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Mar 15, 2009, 01:23 PM
#10
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Sweet find.
"Whiskey - I like it, I always did, and that is the reason I never use it". Robert E. Lee
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Apr 17, 2009, 03:25 PM
#11
 1851 O Half Dime
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
I found half of a box plate that looks exactly like that one. Whatever that is on the brass, is just like that on mine.
Baldingboy
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Apr 17, 2009, 04:35 PM
#12
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Sweet CW Relic,still looking for my first.
CONGRATS
fortbball9
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Apr 18, 2009, 07:22 PM
#13
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Civilman and I were hunting a 1920's house and He got
a beautiful Box Plate..... You just never kno0w where
them boys were.
Great find!
Ty
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May 05, 2009, 02:46 PM
#14
Don't use jelly, water or oil. Suggest a toothpick and an old tooth brush.
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May 11, 2009, 07:29 AM
#15
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
Nice plate! Congrats! So true TY! I found mine Behind the Fudruckers parking lot. The parking lot (paved Now) is atop of the old CW camp....I cant wait till they redo that parking lot.
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May 11, 2009, 07:52 AM
#16
Seeker of lost treasure's
Re: First Box Plate........unexpected find
I would not use olive oil on this. That's a awesome find. 
Sometime's there's not a right way, or a wrong way.
Sometime's there's only one way.
Where there is no economy, people will create one.
No one rule fit's all
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