More buttons and stuff

[Tommy G]

Went back to my favorite site over the past weekend and managed to pull out a few more buttons. Also found what appears to be a scrolled pewter lapel pin that had some very fine gold gilt visible, so I did not clean it further for fear of losing all of it. The stirrup was the last find of the day, and that thing was deeeep! Didn't think I would ever get it out of the hole.

 

[against the wind]

How did you get those flat buttons so clean.
Very cool,, congrats

 

[Tommy G]

How did you get those flat buttons so clean.
Very cool,, congrats

I use dish soap and a soft toothbrush to clean them off. After a good rinsing, I sit them on a metal tray in a toaster oven at about 200 degrees for 5 mins. This draws out any remaining moisture from the metal. Then a light coat of vaseline and rub with a polishing cloth. Works good on old coins too!

 

[trapperart]

Nice finds congrats

 

[Loco-Digger]

Nice Stuff Tommy, Looks like you are hunting an old site. Hope you show your future finds from there.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice flat button, congratulations!

 

[A2coins]

Lots of good finds Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!