Continental army pewter button.

[n800]

Sovereign hit hard on this... knee deep in the water.

 

[Iron Patch]

I'm surprised at the edge loss. That's the typical condition of the Rev War buttons we find here so I have to ask... don't suppose there's a farm field or land site close it could have washed out of.

 

[n800]

Saltwater...The spot was probably above water back when it was lost.

 

[vpnavy]

Thanks for sharing...

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Salt water does a number on metal. Good find though!

 

[AQUA]

Salt water does a number on metal. Good find though!

In the case of pewter..saltwater preserves it...is only material I have ever heard tell of that it doesn,t destroy.

 

[n800]

I think volumes of freeze / thaw cycles are what burned up the edges....All it takes is a little water seeping in to the edges....The shank is intact which is good:

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Any identifiable USA pewter is a great find. An intact shank is a bonus for sure!

Good save! VPR

 

[CASPER-2]

WTG - Heres mine from saltwater