Royal provincials pewter button...

[K1DDO1979]

It’s been awhile since I made it out for a hunt but today was the day. I stopped on my way home from camping at a nice lake spot near old train tracks and it paid off. I found old coins, old tokens, silver, buttons, jewelry and relics. I couldn’t ask for a more perfect time. The best of the day for me was the RP button and the sterling ring. The coins were two 1830’s half penny tokens, Victoria large cent, Edward large cent, 1944 quarter and 1961 dime. Thanks for looking! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[ColonialDude]

Beauty finds! Yes, that cross is a beauty. Personally I think it's the best find out of the hunt...and I realize the significance and condition on the RP button. The cross dates to the mid to late 1700's likely. It is typical of the type found on fur trade sites.

 

[K1DDO1979]

Beauty finds! Yes, that cross is a beauty. Personally I think it's the best find out of the hunt...and I realize the significance and condition on the RP button. The cross dates to the mid to late 1700's likely. It is typical of the type found on fur trade sites.

Awesome. I wonder what metal and stones they were made of? Shame it’s missing the top stone but it looks like it was gone long before I found it and gone even before it was lost in the first place I think. The back looks like someone punched a hole to pop the stone out. I’ll put a picture up after work! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[K1DDO1979]

Water pewters seem to hold up very well. Me and some friends dug 1812 buttons from saltwater that look like they were dropped a year ago. Excellent button man. It seems stable but just keep an eye on it since some pewters have a tendency to get brittle and flake. Many use Elmer’s glue/water in a 50-50 ratio. Either way, the condition is amazing!!!

Thanks for the info. It does appear to be holding up well so far. Thanks for the tip to preserve it! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[DownNDirty]

Thanks. Think the lake mud/water was the reason it held up so good? The lake water level was low right now and the button was found where most of the year would be under a inch or two of water.

That button is in fantastic condition! Pewters fare really well when submerged in water. I found mine in a freshwater creek and it is in similar condition.

Congratulations for a great find.

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

That's a beauty of an RP, Kiddo! Nice finds!! Your cross looks suspiciously like a "Fur Trade", cross? Hard to tell without having it "in hand"....

Iowa Dale

PS: Sorry Colonial Dude, didn't see your post before I answered!

 

[Truth]

Man that spot gives it up!!! Congratulations on that beautiful pewter button. Incredible

 

[K1DDO1979]

That's a beauty of an RP, Kiddo! Nice finds!! Your cross looks suspiciously like a "Fur Trade", cross? Hard to tell without having it "in hand"....

Iowa Dale

PS: Sorry Colonial Dude, didn't see your post before I answered!

I have some close up pics of it now. Hope these help...

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

I have some close up pics of it now. Hope these help...
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Yep! Now I'm sure it's a "Fur Trade" cross...........Great pictures!

Iowa Dale

 

[K1DDO1979]

Yep! Now I'm sure it's a "Fur Trade" cross...........Great pictures!

Iowa Dale

Well that’s good news. Thank you. I wonder what materials were used to make it? To bad it wasn’t a silver one but I’m still psyched regardless! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

I've had the Trade Ring's analyzed, but not this type of cross. Just guessing, the ones I find are some alloy of cast brass also..........

Iowa Dale

 

[K1DDO1979]

I've had the Trade Ring's analyzed, but not this type of cross. Just guessing, the ones I find are some alloy of cast brass also..........

Iowa Dale

Thanks for all the help. Much appreciated! [emoji16][emoji106]
If you have a pic of your ring handy to show or a link to the original post I’d love to see it. If I did maybe already see it before than a refresher wouldn’t hurt me either! HaHa

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Kiddo, I don't know how to link to my original post, but if you go to page 10 of the "Fur Trade Artifacts" forum you can scan down & see some of my posts of rings, crosses & Trade Silver (There are more on other pages)

Iowa Dale

 

[K1DDO1979]

Kiddo, I don't know how to link to my original post, but if you go to page 10 of the "Fur Trade Artifacts" forum you can scan down & see some of my posts of rings, crosses & Trade Silver (There are more on other pages)

Iowa Dale

I went back and looked. You have some great stuff you found there. I bet would look good all together in a glass showcase! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[ColonialDude]

I'm quite certain these crosses are made of pewter. The stones ware actually glass.

Well that’s good news. Thank you. I wonder what materials were used to make it? To bad it wasn’t a silver one but I’m still psyched regardless! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[K1DDO1979]

I'm quite certain these crosses are made of pewter. The stones ware actually glass.

Great to know. So I got lucky twice on the pewter holding up! [emoji16]

 

[The Patriot]

Man I love those old pewters....Congrats on all your goodies..

 

[Kurios1]

SWEET! Real nice of you getting the RP, and Trade Silver Cross. The rest is just PEACHY!

 

[K1DDO1979]

SWEET! Real nice of you getting the RP, and Trade Silver Cross. The rest is just PEACHY!

Thanks. It was a nice hunt after a long hiatus. I wish it was a trade silver cross but a trade pewter cross will have to do! HaHa
I guess in a way it’s even more fragile of a find to be pewter because of how that stuff usually disintegrates after being in the ground for so long! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[s.c.shooter]

awesome recoveries

 

[A2coins]

glad to see ya postin again great find