My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year......Cleaned up w/Pics.....

[civilman1]

My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year......Cleaned up w/Pic's.....

After all the rain yesterday I had to get out,went to the "Box Plate" site with Ty this morning.A few piece's of lead and some "whatsit's" later this thing pop's out....read's a solid +78/84 on the MXT,couldn't believe it was a Dandy....at first I thought it was a Copper until I turned it over.I guess I need some earlier map's now





It has some nice green patina on it but it also has a pretty good layer of "crud" too....any help on the clean-up would be appreciated.





Here's a Pic of the one I found earlier in the year with the one found today.The one today measure's 33mm.





Should I try the "Peroxide Bath" or not.....Thank's for looking

 

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[CRUSADER]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

I always try spit first

 

[civilman1]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

I always try spit first

Which Hand??

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

I love those dandy buttons. I have only found one so far.

Kyle

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

I always try spit first

Which Hand??

Rub with right thumb

 

[fyrfighter17]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

After all the rain yesterday I had to get out,went to the "Box Plate" site with Ty this morning.A few piece's of lead and some "whatsit's" later this thing pop's out....read's a solid +78/84 on the MXT,couldn't believe it was a Dandy....at first I thought it was a Copper until I turned it over.I guess I need some earlier map's now



Nice digs Joe
You thinking the buttons are pre-cw?

 

[civilman1]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

After all the rain yesterday I had to get out,went to the "Box Plate" site with Ty this morning.A few piece's of lead and some "whatsit's" later this thing pop's out....read's a solid +78/84 on the MXT,couldn't believe it was a Dandy....at first I thought it was a Copper until I turned it over.I guess I need some earlier map's now



Nice digs Joe
You thinking the buttons are pre-cw?

By about 100 yr.'s Nick.....Late 1700's from what I know Give you a call in a while Brother!!

 

[Rich in Central PA]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Those flat buttons are circa 1775 plus ..........trust me I found a bunch of them, same type at a tavern site dated 1773. Depending on what was in the area at the time, and how long, prepare yourself for some colonial coppers and possibly some early American coins. Good luck................Rich

 

[Ronin9868]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Joe,

I have had luck with using H. Peroxide. I would microwave some in a coffee mug for about a Minuit then drop the button in. It seemed to loosen much without damaging the piece. Hopes this helps.

Ronin

 

[civilman1]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Those flat buttons are circa 1775 plus ..........trust me I found a bunch of them, same type at a tavern site dated 1773. Depending on what was in the area at the time, and how long, prepare yourself for some colonial coppers and possibly some early American coins. Good luck................Rich

Rich....This place I've been researching has already produced 2 Box Plate's and Eagle Button's and other goodie's from the CW....very surprised that this "Dandy" came out of there....Thinking more of a Tombac or later but never this.It didn't matter at the time and still doesn't Thank's for the Reply and HH!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

NO spit. NO water!


Clean with a dry toothbrush--just brush the crust away. OR toothpick.


Good find!


Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Nice buttons civilman

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Those flat buttons are circa 1775 plus ..........trust me I found a bunch of them, same type at a tavern site dated 1773. Depending on what was in the area at the time, and how long, prepare yourself for some colonial coppers and possibly some early American coins. Good luck................Rich

...but can you beat this one? Any takers?

 

[civilman1]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

You have a small hand IP ....That's Awesome and Beautiful at the same time

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Those flat buttons are circa 1775 plus ..........trust me I found a bunch of them, same type at a tavern site dated 1773. Depending on what was in the area at the time, and how long, prepare yourself for some colonial coppers and possibly some early American coins. Good luck................Rich

...but can you beat this one? Any takers?

What does that have to do with Joe's post?

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Sorry! Great find, Joe! I wish I could find just one!!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

I knew you would come home with something nice today Civ.
Love those large buttons. Way to go.
-MM-

 

[Dman]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Looks like a great button. Post it again after you get it cleaned.
dman

 

[civilman1]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Looks like a great button. Post it again after you get it cleaned.
dman

Will do Dman.....Just have to figure a way!!

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: My 2nd "Dandy Button" for the Year...Advice on cleaning this one!!

Looks like a great button. Post it again after you get it cleaned.
dman

Will do Dman.....Just have to figure a way!!

I'll come over & use my magic spit