Hunting for the Civil War (NC Button)

[birdman]

Just getting around to posting from yesterdays hunt. I have to thank Papa Bear for allowing me go hunt a house that was standing during the civil war and was part of the battle area. He had secured permission a while back. You could tell the area had been hunted before but what a rush to be around all of that history.
The property owner was an awesome old fellow that told us his family history and we also talked with one of the locals that gave us more of the history of the area . It was a fun morning.
Finds were not real plentiful but we were able to touch a bit of history. Papa Bear had the find of the day with an awesome automobile placard of some type and I found three round balls, a rivit , a piece of a watch, a 1918 wheaty and what may be a CW button but it is rough. I see writing on it but it needs a good cleaning . Any suggestions on button cleaning? I have heard lemon juice and I have used olive oil in the past which works fairly well.

 

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[Papa Bear]

Definitely! I will research some of the other houses in the area too.

 

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[Gilligan]

Great finds Trent! I have only found 1 NC button, back in the 90's up in N. Raleigh where an old cabin once stood in the woods. Cool stuff.

 

[birdman]

Took some more pics but my camera is not the best. Not in good shape but I love the fact that she is southern.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Please read my post in the Cleaning and Preservation section of the forum. Or pull the current issue of Western and Eastern Treasures Magazine off the news stand, and read my article on cleaning buttons there.

Great Find!

You may wish to choose not to use water to clean your buttons, and get better results in the future.


Best Wishes,


Buckles

 

[Lanny in AB]

Nicely done!

All the best,

Lanny

 

[Papa Bear]

No matter the condition Trent, you have a day on that property! Well done!!