Two !!! Pewter USA buttons !!

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Today I took some time for myself and headed to a far corner of the hay field accross the road. This spot in the field was my first serious hunt this spring with the ACE 250. I brought home a 1798 LC, a handfull of tombac and dandy buttons. This is the first time back to this spot since that weekend.
Now I swing a Minelab 705 and was thinking that I could pick up something old. I turned off the iron, cranked up the sens. and picked my way arround.
Not really sure what to say other than the best button came first at about 10". I knew right away that I had a KEEPER In my watch pocket it went....... About twenty feet away got another broken deep signal....... USA # 2 !!!!!

I spent another hour and got a small cuff size tonbac then called it a day.

I will be going back.......

VPR

 

[dwayne sueno]

bet those got your blood warmed up. a usa button is very high on my wishlist, but two in a day?
goodness, my banner vote is in. dwayne

 

[Iron Patch]

Now that is one smokin USA pewter!!! :P

If that doesn't make the banner I will be bumping to the top of the posts forever in protest!

 

[leddel]

WOW (as i wipe the drool off my keyboard )

great buttons , my congrats to you VPR .

banner for sure

 

[IronSpike]

Banner Buttons

They are in great condition

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Very nice shape as well

 

[Jerry1NJ]

Great finds!!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

Must be more in that area, go get the rest

 

[Iron Patch]

Must be more in that area, go get the rest

Yep, I would hunt that place very hard. My better spots had about a dozen Rev pewters... maybe the button finding is just getting started!

 

[silvereagle78]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Banner all the way!!!!!!!!!!! Awsome Finds

 

[Newt]

I feel I just got pushed off the Banner. Very justified.
My vote is in. Banner all the way!
Newt

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Thank You for all the replies !!
I am still a little shocked at this... I have been outside doing yard work so I dont sit here and stare at the button's.
What do I do now? I am not going to do anything more to clean them. These are going to be left "as found" .
Is there a place where I can get some more info about this button. Do any of you fine folks have anything to add about the story behind this find. Should I do anything to conserve these buttons?

Thanks again, VPR

 

[Iron Patch]

Thank You for all the replies !!
I am still a little shocked at this... I have been outside doing yard work so I dont sit here and stare at the button's.
What do I do now? I am not going to do anything more to clean them. These are going to be left "as found" .
Is there a place where I can get some more info about this button. Do any of you fine folks have anything to add about the story behind this find. Should I do anything to conserve these buttons?

Thanks again, VPR

Yes, you absolutely have to seal those. There are a few options with clear urethane and a wipe being my method of choice. Wax I don't like on pewter because you can't heat, and I have never tried the glue mixture method. Do a little research and testing and see what you prefer.

Here's one I just recently posted that is sealed. The idea is to protect it, but not leave it too glossy... as a dug pewter really shouldn't be.

PS... A little soap and water with some light brushing wouldn't hurt either if you haven't done that. Better to get as much dirt off as you can before you seal them.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Oh man. I've been looking for one of those and you find two? B-A-N-N-E-R

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

http://metaldetectingworld.com/05_finds_1777_usa_button.shtml

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6476456

http://www.prices4antiques.com/mili...y-War-Continental-Pewter-USA-23mm-B134672.htm

 

[RiverRat3]

Nice buttons, great find....

 

[Iron Patch]

http://metaldetectingworld.com/05_finds_1777_usa_button.shtml

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6476456

http://www.prices4antiques.com/mili...y-War-Continental-Pewter-USA-23mm-B134672.htm

Second link, $50-$100 ? I'd question the authenticity.

 

[HomesteadHunter]

I can't recall ever seeing two USA pewters being found in a single hunt, very well done. I'd be working every signal there is, and work the iron too!. Definitely a banner find.

James.
HomesteadHunter.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Are there different sizes/varieties of this button?

What I have been able to find online tells me that I have a really nice button.

Would a light spray from an aerosol can of satin poly work?

VPR

 

[DigginThePast]

Awesome finds! Banner! I'd go that area with a fine toothed comb. Who knows what else is waiting.