pewter colonial USA button? stone made tiles.

[Klclark3]

pewter colonial 'USA' button? stone made tiles.

After the deep venture into my grandparents woods, in the thickest part of the woods, weve owned for the longest time. I brought along some heavy machinery to help clear the dead trees in the way. After made it through where I cleared I swung and dug alittle until the mosquitos found me. One nice day in the bluegrass and there everywhere come on . It seems to be made of pewter and I can make out not muh on it but maybe an A at the end, could always be intials? Help? And then I found the rest of the floor in the ground with stone made tiles

 

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[ATpro5]

I Can Clearly See The USA . Its A continental Army Button. And A Very very Nice Find Indeed. Id recommend sealing it fast so it doesnt fall apart. Im sure another member will chime in soon with advice on how to.

 

[ATpro5]

 

[Dug]

After gently removing any soil with a very soft toothbrush and water, I would soak it in a mix of Elmers white glue and water for a few days then let it air dry on wax paper. When it is sealed it will also help bring out more details.

Some prefer a 50/50 mix but I prefer a 70% glue/30% distilled water.

 

[smokeythecat]

I agree with Continental Army USA button, Rev War. I also agree with letting some diluted Elmers glue go on it to keep it from flaking. Also rotate 90 degree to the right for proper orientation.

 

[Klclark3]

Got it soaking will post later.

 

[Klclark3]

Getting there.

 

[Steve in PA]

Great find man! You got most of it there. Looks like you might have done a little toothpick work on the crud covering the letters before you applied the Elmers. But then it's hard to tell without having the button in hand. Great save!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Great find! Nice work with the restoration/preservation. I can't wait to find one myself

if possible, could you rotate the picture and repost?

This is very well may be a Banner find!

 

[hogge]

That's a nice find. One of the few things I have found....and Jason (Oxbowbarefoot), hasn't. But I'm sure he will! Congrats........Hogge

 

[mirage83]

Very nice RW button, and in decent shape all things considered. Be sure to post us some more pics when the glue has fully dried.

 

[mangum]

Awesome find! As someone else said, I think you may could've got some more if the crud off before sealing it. A buddy of mine found one recently but he just stabilized the edges from flaking with super glue. He did this under a microscope and filled in the cracks. He used the end of a pin & went slow. I added a pic below if the finished button. Killer find, I hope to add one to my collection very soon!

 

[n800]

Great find....I found one not to long ago and it is barely identifiable. ...I would love to get another.

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[Ahab8]

That button looks as though it could clean up and be in terrific condition. That's a hell of a find. Congrats

 

[markp]

very nice find

 

[Klclark3]

All three letters got saved I left most the dirt on the front though, sealed and is being kept air locked. And I wish I knew how to rotate from phone.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

That is an awesome button - one that many of us dream of finding! Congrats!

 

[johnnyblaze]

Nice button find

I have found many smoked pewter buttons and always imagine one of them was a USA button

Blaze