Ya just never know what youll find in a Tot-Lot!

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Well I have finally calmed down enough to post this find. Along with 9 quarters, 9 pennies, 8 dimes, and only 2 pull tabs (gosh I was hope'n for more! LOL) myself and my 12 year son unearthed this button! A union infantry button that is about 23-24mm wide. It took me hours to stop shake'n! Probably one of my best finds of all times! I sure wish my buddy BigTim1973 could have been there with me!
The Tot-Lot is at a locale church with what we call "pea-gravel" in it. So my guess is it came from what ever stream they got the gravel from.
Any info any of you could give me on the button would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy the pics.

Also I forgot to mention this was the first day out with my new White's XLT! So it made me proud!

Mike

 

[geo4472]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

its a union eagle button the I is for infantry i think they sell for $20-$50 dollars .very nice peice of history

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Yeah--the patina certainly sets this one apart.

Check out my thread on cleaning buttons if you haven't already--it's in the cleaning and preservation section.

Thanks BB! I am gonna try it tonight. I'll post the after pics..

Mike

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Nice looking button and I agree with Buckles that water is all you should need to clean it

Is that what I said?

LOL... I "skimmed"...

Thats NOT what you said! LOL

 

[Pentico]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Sweet!
Congrats...............

Denver

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Some after pics..Won't touch it again...Thanks BB!

Mike

 

[ohannos]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Looks terrific! I dont think it´s getting any nicer than that

 

[Dman]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

That is a great civil war find. I would try to find out where the gravel came from. Congrats.
Dman

 

[phantomfinder]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

WTG , GREAT FIND.......

 

[cooltone23]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Great job!!! You just never know, lol!!!! I would go there again and serch every piece of gravel thats there for more.

 

[johnreb1980]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Nice find Mike. It probably came from somewhere local as Tenn saw a lot of Civil War action,Jonathon

 

[Hill Billy]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Sweet find.

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Wow guys thanks for the comments/kind words and all the help..I am VERY happy to have it..And it's NOT for sale! LOL Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy hunting!

Mike

 

[nova treasure]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Great Button .

I hope you all are able to find some other Great finds there.

Nova Treasure

 

[TimC (North Alabama)]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

That's a looker, nice

 

[kimsdad]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

Wow! Congrats on the great find!!

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

There is !!! I am heading out in a few minutes to see if there is another one out there for me..

Mike

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

And skunked it is ...LOL...3.00 bux in clad , give or take..But my hunting buddy "BigTim" got his first barber dime today! So congrats to him!


Mike

 

[kdismuke1]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

GREAT FIND MIKE. METAL DETECTING IS ALWAYS FULL OF SUPRISES.

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Ya just never know what you'll find in a Tot-Lot!

humm intact shank too very nice --hard to find with the shank totally intact . -- great find --- needless to say check the spot thoughly and see if you can find where the pea gravel came from.