Yea went back today to try my luck again but no good! Just not in the spot the other piece is for sure unless it's deeper.Anyway purdy much a bust.With day light so short and this being a long ride.3hrs on the road this I'm leaving to my dad as he said he'll keep checking for me. Here they are for what it's worth the pewter button with the # 10 on it is a first.
You call that a bust! It's a great day! I haven't found an example of it yet, but there's a very good chance you've found an extremely rare Continental Army button!!!
You call that a bust! It's a great day! I haven't found an example of it yet, but there's a very good chance you've found an extremely rare Continental Army button!!!
I could not find a 10 like that in Troiani's book, but not to say it is not a Rev War button, maybe someone will find an example of what your button is.
I see you found both parts of the brass whatisit of BB's famous post! I have almost the identical two parts also.
Nice group of more old finds! A successful hunt despite not finding the other half of the spoon.....
Ah, another unusual not found too often find in your group, A Stock buckle!
Don
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
I could not find a 10 like that in Troiani's book, but not to say it is not a Rev War button, maybe someone will find an example of what your button is.
I see you found both parts of the brass whatisit of BB's famous post! I have almost the identical two parts also.
Nice group of more old finds! A successful hunt despite not finding the other half of the spoon.....
Don, Troiani's book is not that complete. It is in Albert (R10) . This button is a major rarity.
Agreed it is the one in Albert's book, however, not sure it is a major rarity or not.
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
Some of these regimental buttons are so rare that many museums do not own them. Valley Frorge Museum for instance, only has examples of three other regimental examples but not yours, despite the 10th disbanding at Valley Forge. . Once again, congratulations on a stellar find!
Great find! Does it have the Clarke backmark like Albert's says some do? I think Any American button besides the USA ones are rare, just a matter of how rare. Would want to seal that one right away.
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Great find! Does it have the Clarke backmark like Albert's says some do? I think Any American button besides the USA ones are rare, just a matter of how rare. Would want to seal that one right away.
I'll go look and take a pic. for you.I'm guessing with what I've read on your post before urethan.
These regimental buttons are so rare that many museums do not own them.
That's not uncommon. Some of the Loyalist stuff we were finding about 10 years ago were the same idea, very few museums, and next to nothing in private collections. There are still very rare buttons to be found digging early sites!
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Great find! Does it have the Clarke backmark like Albert's says some do? I think Any American button besides the USA ones are rare, just a matter of how rare. Would want to seal that one right away.
I'll go look and take a pic. for you.I'm guessing with what I've read on your post before urethan.
That's what I'd use. Just make sure it's clear and wipe it so the coat is very thin. Do a few trial runs on other buttons because there is no second chance.
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Great find! Does it have the Clarke backmark like Albert's says some do? I think Any American button besides the USA ones are rare, just a matter of how rare. Would want to seal that one right away.
I'll go look and take a pic. for you.I'm guessing with what I've read on your post before urethan.
I believe I have used Matte finish for less chance of getting it to appear shiny, just light coats, sure IP has more experience doing them, I have only done a few...
Don
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
Great find! Does it have the Clarke backmark like Albert's says some do? I think Any American button besides the USA ones are rare, just a matter of how rare. Would want to seal that one right away.
I'll go look and take a pic. for you.I'm guessing with what I've read on your post before urethan.
I believe I have used Matte finish for less chance of getting it to appear shiny, just light coats, sure IP has more experience doing them, I have only done a few...
Don
I've probably done at least 30. The key is simply to wipe it after you paint it on. It takes pretty much all of it off the face, but still gets into the cracks where you want it to be. I do the same on sides. The back you can leave it a little thicker if you want, no big deal about the back. Your button is actually pretty slick looking so you should have a good result.
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I went down in garage and found the can I use, it is CLEAR ACRYLIC SEALER Matte Finish. Picked up my spray can of it at a nationally known Craft Store.
Don
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
It looks like you've got something else there fairly unusual; a great coat sized button with what seems to be a "gilt" backstamp. I've dug many large "dandys" but I don't recall finding a thin large one backmarked. Have you Don or patch?
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