GW button first hunt this year! how do i preserve it!

[AGBlex]

I don't know what to say other than maine has always been good to me. First signal. first plug of the year.


Brand new AT Pro.

 

[CRUSADER]

Why would you assume it needs preserving? Looks to have no active issues to worry about. It will hold up just fine with nothing, but if you want to add Renaissance Wax you can.

 

[JeffInMass]

WOW! Amazing find, Congrats! Preserve it? Never had one so I don't know what route I'd choose. Good luck...

 

[Iron Patch]

Why would you assume it needs preserving? Looks to have no active issues to worry about. It will hold up just fine with nothing, but if you want to add Renaissance Wax you can.

bingo.

 

[AGBlex]

I just don't want it to deteriorate. I've never dug a button before so I'm not familiar with how they hold up.

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

I just don't want it to deteriorate. I've never dug a button before so I'm not familiar with how they hold up.

I promise it will be just fine, left as is.

 

[EccentricInTexas]

Awesome find!!! There are probably better things to put on it but I use baby oil on a lot of stuff though I have not had anything that rare.

 

[smokeythecat]

Leave it as it is.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great find - congrats !

Just my opinion ...
I'd leave it as is - I'd assume it's made of Bronze so it won't deteriorate.
If you try to clean the Button you will probably loose some detail.

Good Hunting !

 

[AGBlex]

Basically put a little water on it just to get the dirt off. I'll let it sit then get some better photos!

 

[Evolution]

Congrats on the Gee Dub. Big one to cross off the bucket list.

 

[jewelerguy]

First signal. first plug of the year.

that's the way to do it. congrats!

 

[dash4cash]

Awesome find, congrats

Carl

 

[washingtonian]

Wow. That thing looks like a real beauty!!

 

[AGBlex]

I'm hoping it has some friends out in the hills!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Sweet Button recovery, congrats!

 

[creskol]

You got it for sale on eBay already?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223987388330?ul_noapp=true

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on an excellent find. I agree with the rest, just put a coat of the wax on it, and it will display very nicely.

 

[AGBlex]

You got it for sale on eBay already?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223987388330?ul_noapp=true

I've got baby number 2 due in 8 weeks. And with covid going on. $$ is more helpful. Plus I'd like it to go in a collection.