British 19th regt. Rev War button and other early relics

[SC Keith]

Was able to get out a few times recently and hunt some shallow H20. The British 19th button was crudy looking when found, so I had a friend run it in his tumbler for a short period to improve the look of the button. The 8 reale counterfeit mold is circa 1780s. Thanks for looking and HH!
Keith

 

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[Valley Ranger]

Very cool!

 

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[SC Keith]

Not sure, I think it might hold up for tombac or pewter. I am pretty sure I have seen early lead button molds.

There are several Massachusetts lead button molds in Troianis Rev War buuton book

 

[Iron Patch]

There are several Massachusetts lead button molds in Troianis Rev War buuton book

Well there you go. Might not confirm it but at least doesn't rule it out, so you're left with deciding what makes the most sense.

 

[Ironman!]

Outstanding finds as always Keith, WTG! Love the cufflinks very much!! The "19" is very awesome...congratulations!!!

IM

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Awesome colonial goodies , no doubt about it ! Brit Rev war button is a winner

 

[CRUSADER]

Well there you go. Might not confirm it but at least doesn't rule it out, so you're left with deciding what makes the most sense.

Show me where the hole is to pour the metal in when the two half moulds are together. Also most moulds have notches to line up which way to connect the 2 halfs (otherwise the die axis will be all over the shot). You tell me what makes more sense?

 

[Iron Patch]

Show me where the hole is to pour the metal in when the two half moulds are together. Also most moulds have notches to line up which way to connect the 2 halfs (otherwise the die axis will be all over the shot). You tell me what makes more sense?

You are the only one who can decide what makes sense to you.

And how do you know you're not looking at a flattened half?

Like I said, the fact it's lead does not confirm or deny it's a mold, and again it's up to everyone decide for themselves, if they want to decide at all. You clearly don't think it is and that's perfectly ok. My post was only to clarify molds for some early items were lead.