Colonial Patriotic button. Some 18th century copper coins and relics.

[Aureus]

The temperature in Quebec was unbearable in the last few weeks reaching 42 C ( 107 F) with humidity. This week it drastically fell so I finally manged to get out and check a new spot I was eager to explore as I suspected some early activity might have taken place in that wooded area. Haven't had much in the first few hours , just an occasional shot musket ball (still a good sign) until I started hearing some deep iron. Decided to concentrate on that area a bit more and all thou the finds weren't abundant pulled a few interesting ones.

First got some type of early wood working tool. Was hoping for an axe and worked really hard to get it out of the roots. Oh well..




A spill of George III halfpenny's. All from a small area so I guess lost at the same time.



A nice flower design pewter button. Strangely, it had an iron shank going right through.




And my favorite find of the day. A pewter button with the writing I AXE MY WAY. It was really hard to find any match online. The slogan itself seems to be associated with Connecticut. Albert mentions the button in his book (Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons).







I have only seen two mentions of the larger variety from Albert's book. One being sold at icollector online auction in 2011

http://www.icollector.com/I-Axe-My-Way-Political-Uniform-Pewter-Button_i11029527

Unfortunately no records of mine. If someone has any additional info it would be greatly appreciated.


A nice little hunt. Glad to have been able to get out again.

 

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[Tpmetal]

Great bunch of finds, love that button

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice stuff

 

[CRUSADER]

''Strangely, it had an iron shank going right through.''

It didn't go right through until the ground conditions made the rust bust out. 18th C Button. Have you not had any Military with the similar manufacture? (Iron loop)

Good finds by the way.

 

[Aureus]

''Strangely, it had an iron shank going right through.''

It didn't go right through until the ground conditions made the rust bust out. 18th C Button. Have you not had any Military with the similar manufacture? (Iron loop)

Good finds by the way.

Thanks. No it's not the same as the rust leaking through I believe. The iron is physically present on the other side, when I tried to remove what I believed to be rust it actually started to shine.

 

[RVRoamer74]

I'd say a very nice 'check a new spot' hunt...liking all of it...Congrats !! Well earned finds.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks. No it's not the same as the rust leaking through I believe. The iron is physically present on the other side, when I tried to remove what I believed to be rust it actually started to shine.

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Its just burst out, seen it loads of times.

 

[Aureus]

Its just burst out, seen it loads of times.

Thanks. I never found a pewter button with similar burst, but did hear about it.

 

[Mzjavert]

Your coin spill beats mine.

 

[Relicific]

Your site has lots of potential.
I would hit it from every angle.
Very nice patriotic button.
Never seen one like yours before.
Congrats

 

[Aureus]

Great bunch of finds, love that button

Thank you.

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on some nice stuff

Thank you.

 

[Iron Patch]

Something very different! Proof you never know what that next target will be.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Don't think I've ever seen one of those posted here (or anywhere).
Killer find, and in fantastic condition.
Can't wait for more people to chime in, that one has a story to tell.
Kudos!
Carl

 

[hogge]

Very kool button. Never seen one. Congrats..... Hogge

 

[trdking]

May I axe you a question? Great finds man

 

[Aureus]

I'd say a very nice 'check a new spot' hunt...liking all of it...Congrats !! Well earned finds.

Thanks! The site sure looks promising.

 

[Calabash Digger]

WOW!

 

[sutphin]

NICE FINDS

 

[Aureus]

Your site has lots of potential.
I would hit it from every angle.
Very nice patriotic button.
Never seen one like yours before.
Congrats

Thanks man. Never seen one neither.