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Just another cap bust, and amazing cool pewter button, any info on button?

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UPDATE: looks like this button is ultra rare loyalist dragoon coat button, and in great shape!
They plowed my gold ring site, found this nice capped bust half dime, my 6th Capp bust ever. And this awesome pewter button, looks like he is holding a sword on horse, And other buttons
 

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Preservation varies from button to button, but your's looks stable. If it were mine I would seal with a few coats of Renaissance Wax and buff to a dull shine. For ultimate protection though, a flat lacquer coating will do the trick (just not my go to).

where can i get this wax?
 
Preservation varies from button to button, but your's looks stable. If it were mine I would seal with a few coats of Renaissance Wax and buff to a dull shine. For ultimate protection though, a flat lacquer coating will do the trick (just not my go to).

i just looked at your button on your banner finds and mine looks identical! could mine have came from sc?
 
Congrats. 6 capped bust, how about saving a few for us guys who have been detecting for yrs. and still trying to find our first one.
 
Wow. Kid in a candy store about covers it. That's certainly what i'd be feeling like hunting that site. Keep 'em coming. :thumbsup:
 
Beautiful old silver coin. The envy of many. Nice hunt and great sight.
 
Incredible finds! Just another capped bust..damn! I've sealed a few pewter buttons and an intact pewter spoon with hairspray. It seems to work well and there has been no flaking or degradation over the past 3 years since I sprayed them
 
Incredible finds! Just another capped bust..damn! I've sealed a few pewter buttons and an intact pewter spoon with hairspray. It seems to work well and there has been no flaking or degradation over the past 3 years since I sprayed them

hairspray? thats interesting
 
Some nice crisp detail on that dime! Congrats!

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Just another cap bust LOL, that is a beauty! If I found 1 in my lifetime I would be happy. Congrats!
 
Awesome capped. Congrats
 
Nice going on the silver and button, both make for a good day of hunting.
 
where can i get this wax?
Easy to get hold of. It's Museum quality & you really should get some. Elmer wood glue thinned out with water is another option. I only use that on flakey buttons.
 

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6th capped bust ever? I'm still waiting for one to migrate thru circulation, lost, and then found by me in Oregon. Your hunting in my field of dreams.
 
Easy to get hold of. It's Museum quality & you really should get some. Elmer wood glue thinned out with water is another option. I only use that on flakey buttons.

what is your opinion on what this button is? thanks in advance
 
what is your opinion on what this button is? thanks in advance

I personally don't think they are Military or Militia related, but I have no source material to back-up this assumption.
 

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