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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[Brendan75]

Hi, wow some nice finds. Congrats

 

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[pepperj]

Huge congrats on the coinage and getting yet another great looking button. They're getting better with the shank intact, and wondering if it came off the same part of the site?

 

[Aureus]

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

Yes. Very possible. Tnx

 

[washingtonian]

Nice finds all around! I especially like that old fish scale.

 

[Aureus]

Very nice finds-keep up the good work!

Thanks DND

 

[Aureus]

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.

I believe it is. As I have mentioned, I haven't seen an other one anywhere other than in the book.

 

[Aureus]

Congrats i like that

Thanks

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks. I sure hope so.

 

[K1DDO1979]

All great finds! [emoji106]

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks VMI. It sure does. Similar slogan was present on the 1737 Higley Copper.

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on some really cool finds!

Thank you.

 

[Aureus]

Hi, wow some nice finds. Congrats

Thank you Brendan.

 

[Aureus]

Huge congrats on the coinage and getting yet another great looking button. They're getting better with the shank intact, and wondering if it came off the same part of the site?

Thanks pepperj. It was found at about 10 min walk away from the first one. I don't reject the possibility that it was lost by the same person.

 

[Aureus]

Nice finds all around! I especially like that old fish scale.

Thanks washingtonian.

 

[Aureus]

All great finds! [emoji106]

Thanks K1DDO1979

 

[Scrappy]

Anton, I’ve been busy but wanted to check out your post after that text. Sheeze man, that’s an unbelievable button!Seemingly unique egh?!?!

All that early military gets me wicked jealous. My only shot at that kind of stuff is early sites where soldiers brought it home. My hats off, once again, Anton.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Rookster]

Great finds. Congrats

 

[Phishfarmer]

Awesome group of finds! Congrats!

 

[Aureus]

Anton, I’ve been busy but wanted to check out your post after that text. Sheeze man, that’s an unbelievable button!Seemingly unique egh?!?!

All that early military gets me wicked jealous. My only shot at that kind of stuff is early sites where soldiers brought it home. My hats off, once again, Anton.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve. Yes, for the moment it seems unique. But I'm certain there's an other one somewhere as Albert needed an example to include it in his book back than. I'm wondering where's the one from the book is hiding. Must be in someone's private collection or that of a museum.
Good luck on your hunts! You always seem to find some amazing stuff, so I have no doubt that something phenomenal is coming for you this year.

 

[DigToChina]

Geez Aureus,

Your finds are always top notch national interest type history. My area doesn't have the same history so I'll just have to keep living vicariously so keep'em coming.

Dig