The potato Field - Day 5 - 2 Hammered & Possible 18th C ADMIRAL'S Button !

[CRUSADER]

The 1st picture is a short (1 hr 15 mins) Sunday hunt that I did with Land-Mag on 2 new grass fields. Nothing much to report other than crossing them off the list. As well as probably getting my oldest Clothes Peg, I got my first Show Rabbit Leg Ring from the British Rabbit Council.

The 2nd picture is Cru'dad's 3 hour hunt on the Roman Wood Site, he had 10 scrappies, so that will be our next outing.

Today, I did 5 hours & Cru'dad did just less than 4 hours on 'The Potato Field'. The aim as always on this field was to get 1 hammered, we failed that last time but made up for it today:

1 Scrappy (not pictured)
2 Lead Tokens
1 French Jetton
Crotal Bell
18th C Toy Cannon
Neolithic Flint
Medieval Bits..
Frag of a Solid Silver 18th C Shoe Buckle.
2 Hammered - Halfgroat (no ID), & a Cut Short-cross (no ID)
What may turn out to be my best button the year - I think its a Very Rare Admiral's Button from 1787-1812. But I put it on the What Is It, as I don't have the right books - Any help welcome?

 

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[CRUSADER]

UPDATE:
(from leading expert)

It's a version of 18th C ''Commissioner of the Navy Button''. I haven't had a date range yet because the only similar example shared is a later convex example which does have a very similar design. Therefore, the date I'm giving it is based on it's shank type & general form.
Although not as 'sexy' as I first imagined, I believe it's rarity is still right up there!

 

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[Donnie B from VA]

So many awesome finds but I love that button.

 

[VTColonialDigger]

That is one beautiful and cool button. The other finds are impressive as well, those hammered silvers are really nice! You always seem to find the neatest stuff!

 

[ironhorse]

UPDATE:
(from leading expert)

It's a version of 18th C ''Commissioner of the Navy Button''. I haven't had a date range yet because the only similar example shared is a later convex example which does have a very similar design. Therefore, the date I'm giving it is based on it's shank type & general form.
Although not as 'sexy' as I first imagined, I believe it's rarity is still right up there!

good show....something new and different, I like it and its sexy as hell

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice variety. I like that button.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Nice save with the silver anchor button. Toy cannon is cool as well. Great work. Congrats!