Two !!! Pewter USA buttons !!

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 18, 2009

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

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 19, 2009

Iron Patch said:
VERMONTPACKRAT said:

I feel like a little kid Got home from work and had to run right in to see if the buttons were where I left them! <GRIN>

VPR

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Only cuz I don't know where you live.

No worry........... I have a MEAN ATTACK DOG!!!! :tongue3:

Iron Patch · Oct 19, 2009

VERMONTPACKRAT said:
Iron Patch said:

VERMONTPACKRAT said:

I feel like a little kid Got home from work and had to run right in to see if the buttons were where I left them! <GRIN>

VPR

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Only cuz I don't know where you live.

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No worry........... I have a MEAN ATTACK DOG!!!!

I'd bet he/she would be willing to trade a USA button for a juicy steak!

Hidden_Realm · Oct 19, 2009

Nice looking buttons...Congrats!!

pjroo33 · Oct 19, 2009

WOW!!! Awesome buttons! They are definitely on my wish list. 10" on a small pewter button is some very nice depth. Not sure my Exp II could give a nice repeatable signal at that depth on small pewter unless conditions were just about perfect. Congrats!!!!!

Aquila · Oct 20, 2009

Nice buttons! Congrats :icon_thumright:

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stefen · Oct 20, 2009

Iron Patch said:
VERMONTPACKRAT said:

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

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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.

Museum wax is a possibility

xlt nh · Oct 21, 2009

Nice Jobe VPR!! :icon_thumleft:

I dug one a few months ago, but failed to make the banner...SO GLAD to see yours did!!!

Well earned...HUGE CONGRATS!!

HH, Hank 8)

HEAVYMETALNUT · Oct 23, 2009

congrats to you! awesome buttons and glad ya made the banner!
i tried unsucessfully with mine.glad somebody recognizes a important historical find when they see one.i guess it's who ya know on this site.

this will be my last post on this site.i wish the cool people i've met on this site all the best.take care and thanks for your input and comments on my finds. :thumbsup:

here's my button below
dave

PANNONIAN · Oct 23, 2009

Awesome buttons,happy for you. Banner find! Keep 'em coming.Congrats , Pann.

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 23, 2009

HEAVYMETALNUT said:
congrats to you! awesome buttons and glad ya made the banner!
i tried unsucessfully with mine.glad somebody recognizes a important historical find when they see one.i guess it's who ya know on this site.
this will be my last post on this site.i wish the cool people i've met on this site all the best.take care and thanks for your input and comments on my finds.
here's my button below
dave

I really hate to see you go. I think that my button was a condition thing. Dont let the fact that your button did not make the banner make you feel this way. Last fall I found a G.W. Inaugural button and did not make the banner with it.

Stay with us and show more of you GREAT finds, VPR

vermonster · Oct 23, 2009

Congrats on your 2 buttons!

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 26, 2009

I have looked HARD for more of these and all I seem to find are Colonial and Draped Bust coppers :dontknow:

Are there more to be found here? I hope so

Thank's for all of the great feedback. I am having the best time diggin holes.

VPR

johnnyi · Oct 26, 2009

"I have looked HARD for more of these and all I seem to find are Colonial and Draped Bust coppers"

Packrat, with your permission let me clean that first sentence up a little as it should actually read..

"I have looked HARD for more of these and I'm finding Colonial and Draped Bust Coppers!!! :headbang:

Yes! COLONIAL and Draped BUST! :hello2: