Not sure what it is, but should I go peroxide or electrolisis?
Found this at a site that was a Rev war encampment and a military school for a short period of time in the early 1900's. There is definitly some lettering but I just can't quite make it out. Is there a way to remove a little more dirt and corosion so I can maybe see a little more detail?
Re: Not sure what it is, but should I go peroxide or electrolisis?
To remove rust, lime, calcium buildup use a combination of Phosphoric &
Glycolic Acids. To use safely put the item in a small glass jar such as salmon
egg jars, add acids with a little distilled water, cap tightly and swirl and watch
the gunk fall off. When contents turn cloudy brown empty and add more mix.
This is the mixture "The Works" use to have.
Re: Not sure what it is, but should I go peroxide or electrolisis?
i think I got all the dirt off but most of it has worn away pretty well. I can make out WHITNEY U.S. on the outside and PENN____ something toward the center. If only I had a crystal ball or magic wand to give me just a little more from the worn areas. Maybe theres something I haven't tried yet?
Re: Not sure what it is, but should I go peroxide or electrolisis?
Originally Posted by cam9457
i think I got all the dirt off but most of it has worn away pretty well. I can make out WHITNEY U.S. on the outside and PENN____ something toward the center. If only I had a crystal ball or magic wand to give me just a little more from the worn areas. Maybe theres something I haven't tried yet?
You should post this in the "what is it" threads...
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, 1820s or 1830s FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 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.
Re: Not sure what it is, but should I go peroxide or electrolisis?
Originally Posted by lastleg
To remove rust, lime, calcium buildup use a combination of Phosphoric &
Glycolic Acids. To use safely put the item in a small glass jar such as salmon
egg jars, add acids with a little distilled water, cap tightly and swirl and watch
the gunk fall off. When contents turn cloudy brown empty and add more mix.
This is the mixture "The Works" use to have.
salmon egg jars? would that be eggs for fishing or caviar? just pickin' at you!
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