Rev War Era Rattlesnake Button

[PhillyMike68]

I'm reposting this because I had no idea what I found until I posted it with a bunch of other finds. I'm looking for any info I can get and also, should I clean it and if so, with what? Thanks in advance HH

 

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[nhbenz]

That is fantastic!!!

 

[villagenut]

freaky fantastic....super button and that aint no joke. A snake with 13 eggs is a real winner.

George Washington Inaugural Buttons ? 1777 ? 1783Rattlesnake Buttonsand Later DateAmerican Patriot Buttons

 

[Gaspipe]

That button will turn a few heads on this forum....awesome .

 

[villagenut]

Dont clean it is my advice, it is absolutely perfect, shank and all.

 

[toasted]

Im not a button guy but in my opinion that is more awesome and cooler looking than others that have made banner. Seems like a rare one too

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

" How SWEET it ISss!!!!" Ralph Cramdon

 

[Scrappy]

Fabulous button and that belongs up top. Personally I would get it professionally cleaned. No if, and, or buts.

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Congrats

 

[GaRebel1861]

No doubt that is one heck of a find! Congratulations on that one.

 

[Ahab8]

Ok my friend....get that bad boy professionally done. That is a really really really killer button. I would rather have one rattlesnake over 10 GWs. Just my personal opinion but it should tell you the high regard I and others hold that button in. It's incredible and is a BANNER button no questions asked. That will clean up amazingly well

 

[Gaspipe]

Since your getting input on cleaning if it is an item that you will keep in your personal collection I never understand the "must get it cleaned" recommendations. First of all no one will guarantee that shank won't break ;2) it will loose any patina and it may look "cleaned" ; 3 ) remember it as you found it; 4) it will be expensive ;5) Ive collected coins for years and I have learned to beware of people calling themselves "professional " restoration experts ....remember unless they restore relics at a museum they are amateurs . Why mess with success again congrats.

 

[Ahab8]

Since your getting input on cleaning if it is an item that you will keep in your personal collection I never understand the "must get it cleaned" recommendations. First of all no one will guarantee that shank won't break ;2) it will loose any patina and may it look "cleaned" ; 3 ) remember it as you found it; 4) it will be expensive ;5) Ive collected coins for years and I have learned beware of people calling themselves "professional " restoration experts ....remember unless they restore relics at a museum they are amateurs . Why mess with success again congrats.

I understand your point and agree in most circumstances....but here are the reasons I recommend cleaning that button. It looks to be incredibly solid and I don't believe it will be damaged. I also believe that a very light gentle and focused cleaning will greatly enhance the look of that button. Trust me I would never ever want to steer somebody in the wrong direction and ha e them damage an amazing item. I just believe this button could look much better than it already does. Obviously I would do my homework on the person that I would trust with cleaning it. It's always a difficult decision and I certainly respect all opinions. I had to make the difficult decision to "clean" my tree coin. I'm happy with the results and think it looks much better. Some may disagree but I made the decision and accept the results. It's a choice everybody must make and a damn good problem to have

 

[trapperart]

I vote banner

 

[PhillyMike68]

Thanks everyone for the input and comments, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it. I know I've never sold anything I've found. It's just cool to have..

 

[Ahab8]

On another note I just realized that your button has 7 eggs on the inside and 6 on the outside. I dug a button last week with 7 stars on the inside and 6 around the outside. I wondered if it was political in nature and patriotic. That pattern makes me believe it likely is. Thanks for showing us this incredible piece of history.

 

[PhillyMike68]

On another note I just realized that your button has 7 eggs on the inside and 6 on the outside. I dug a button last week with 7 stars on the inside and 6 around the outside. I wondered if it was political in nature and patriotic. That pattern makes me believe it likely is. Thanks for showing us this incredible piece of history.

I just looked at it and counted 6 also then realized the other one is under the shank..

 

[Ahab8]

 

[Wildcat1750]

Awesome 18th century button find!

 

[Scrappy]

I understand your point and agree in most circumstances....but here are the reasons I recommend cleaning that button. It looks to be incredibly solid and I don't believe it will be damaged. I also believe that a very light gentle and focused cleaning will greatly enhance the look of that button. Trust me I would never ever want to steer somebody in the wrong direction and ha e them damage an amazing item. I just believe this button could look much better than it already does. Obviously I would do my homework on the person that I would trust with cleaning it. It's always a difficult decision and I certainly respect all opinions. I had to make the difficult decision to "clean" my tree coin. I'm happy with the results and think it looks much better. Some may disagree but I made the decision and accept the results. It's a choice everybody must make and a damn good problem to have

Well put. And to that end, there are a few people on here that can recommend true experts. A few off the top of my head is: BillD, Cannonballguy, and mackydon. Also, what you spend cleaning that button you'll get back in value.

Phenomenal button again!!

 

[ironhorse]

That's a nice old button, it's better it's got a story behind it, makes it a winner!