goose button from old mansion

[funkman]

Went back to the site where I found the 1828 LC and the 1892 Barber Dime and instead of going in coin mode with the Ace 250 I went in jewelry mode. Found more junk but at least I got this nice button. The backmark says "BENEDICT & BURNHAM EXTRA" and according to google search that backmark was made from 1834 to 1843. After that it became Benedict & Burnham Co" or something like that. Nice goose design on it. Any ideas on cleaing it any better to get the black off and bring the copper or brass color back? Read about aluminum jelly, which I assume is the same as naval jelly, but not sure if I should just leave it alone.

Thanks for checking it out.

Funkman

btw the manion dates to at least 1875 (can;t find older maps of the area)

 

[Evolution]

You got a nice one there funkman. Congrats.

 

[funkman]

not the clearest pic but this is the back.

Funkman

 

[BuckleBoy]

I wouldn't clean the button any more. The time to use the Aluminum Jelly on a button is right when you see that first glint of gold gilding--Not after the button has been toothbrushed.


Best Wishes,


Buckleboy

 

[minton7]

very neat find

 

[EARTHWORKS]

Nice button! I would leave it alone.

 

[Dman]

Nice button . What is the size of the button?
Dman

 

[allen]

that is a neat old button...

 

[fortbball9]

awesome,sweet and a cool looking button.

fortbball9

 

[crazyjarhead]

Thats a nice button. Any idea on age??