An other rare colonial patriotic button. Some silver and militaria.

[Aureus]

While on the hunt for the new detecting spots, decided to revisit some of my last years hunting grounds. The weather is just perfect, not too cold or too hot. The nature is waking up, so I have to act fast before the farmers get out their equipment. Wasn't disappointed with the results as I managed to save the second example that I know of from the Patriotic buttons section in Albert's book. It's my second ''I Axe My Way'' button with the first being found last fall. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/555480-colonial-patriotic-button-some-18th-century-copper-coins-relics.htmlThis type still puzzles me as I can't find any other example of it other than in my collection and the book.


I might have made a mistake last year thinking it was pewter as my previous example was a bit brittle on the sides. This one is much more solid, with the original shank still attached.
And here they are side by side.

Super happy with this find. They look great together.


Other than that beauty,the week end hasn't brought anything really exceptional. Some good finds were a few British military buttons.
A partial enlisted men War of 1812 (60th Regiment of foot)


A general service button from mid 1800's


A grape shot (really like finding those)


What looks to be a colonial copper ring. Same size as a large wedding band.


A silver 1874 Canadian 5 cents


And the ''I don't have any idea'' item. The top looks silver, it's heavy and hand engraved. Not sure what it was used for.


Thanks for the comments.

 

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[dirtdigginfool]

Aureus, congrats on what looks like a fruitful day! I've never seen the "Axe" token, and you have 2! That grape shot is cool and your mystery object...I have no idea. Im sure someone here will nail it soon tho. Ddf

 

[GuyToken]

Belle trouvaille ton bouton. J'aime les boutons militaire.
Nice find.

 

[sutphin]

THE NEW AND RARE BUTTON ,SWEET

 

[Aureus]

Aureus, congrats on what looks like a fruitful day! I've never seen the "Axe" token, and you have 2! That grape shot is cool and your mystery object...I have no idea. Im sure someone here will nail it soon tho. Ddf

Thanks Ddf.

 

[vpnavy]

Dang Aureus - you had a great day! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Hawks88]

Some real nice finds. Love the buttons, I’m also looking at a nickel that I’ve never seen before. That silver looks to me that it may be a vintage snap on lid for an expensive bottle of perfume. Just a guess. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

 

[Aureus]

Belle trouvaille ton bouton. J'aime les boutons militaire.
Nice find.

Merci Guy.

 

[CRUSADER]

The silver plated item could be part of a fob watch seal.

 

[DownNDirty]

Very nice finds-keep up the good work!

 

[Worm-Slicer]

I always wanted to dig one of those buttons, after seeing it in my button book years ago. This is the first I've seen dug, so it has to be super-rare.

 

[plymouthian12]

Congrats i like that

 

[Relicific]

Finding two of those buttons is a mighty rare feat.
Hopefully someone could share more info on that button.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Another great save!

 

[Patriot Relics]

Fantastic spread as usual Aureus, ax my way certainly screams early America.

 

[Aureus]

THE NEW AND RARE BUTTON ,SWEET

Yes. Really cool to find the second one. Strangely, this find was my bucket lister as for many months now I was looking for somebody who has the same type of button in their collection. Well now I guess that person is...me. I really feel privileged to have both of them.

 

[Aureus]

Dang Aureus - you had a great day! Thanks for sharing...

Thanks vpnavy

 

[Aureus]

Some real nice finds. Love the buttons, I’m also looking at a nickel that I’ve never seen before. That silver looks to me that it may be a vintage snap on lid for an expensive bottle of perfume. Just a guess. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

Thanks Hawks. The fishscale actually cleaned up pretty well.

 

[James/Texas]

Congrats on some really cool finds!

 

[Steve in PA]

Would love to dig one of those Axe buttons!