Some early buttons/buckles i have not posted

[93vector]

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds 93vector!

 

[Gemini Alpha]

Hi 93vector, love them old buckles! And some very nice Buttons there as well! The silvery looking Button on the last picture is probably made of Arsenic Bronze, 17-18 Century. I find large amounts of them here in Europe. Some of them have outstanding designs. bye GA

 

[tennessee digger]

I love those finds! Nice patina and good post. Tennessee digger

 

[pamlicopanther]

Very nice - love those buttons

 

[tigerbeetle]

Tombac and monel buttons, like the one you have with the engraved design, are becoming fairly valuable, highly collectible. By the by, best not to over polish them -- though they actually hold that desirable leaden color even when shined up. I've seen some collectors darken the design using harmless (easily removed) coloring agents, like ink. I recently sold three for $100.

 

[PeteWmass]

is arsenic bronze another name for tombac?

 

[joeyfresh]

is arsenic bronze another name for tombac?

Tombac is an alloy that contains arsenic.