Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
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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  |
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upstate ny
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 09:43:14 am |
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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
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 10:15:44 am |
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Now that is one smokin USA pewter!!!  If that doesn't make the banner I will be bumping to the top of the posts forever in protest! |
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connecticut
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 10:28:09 am |
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WOW   (as i wipe the drool off my keyboard ) great buttons , my congrats to you VPR . banner for sure
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best find - George Washington Inaugural Button
2011 - copper count 11 and 1/2
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NC
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 10:31:02 am |
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Banner Buttons  They are in great condition  |
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Summerfield Fla.
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 10:49:15 am |
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Very nice shape as well |
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New Jersey
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 11:43:01 am |
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Great finds!!!! |
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 11:47:08 am |
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Must be more in that area, go get the rest |
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'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 11:49:47 am |
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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!  |
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Posts: 454
The Burgh PA
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 11:55:36 am |
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Posts: 1244
Georgia
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 12:03:51 pm |
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I feel I just got pushed off the Banner. Very justified.
My vote is in. Banner all the way!
Newt
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 12:28:04 pm |
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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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Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 12:39:29 pm |
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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. |
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 01:16:12 pm |
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Oh man. I've been looking for one of those and you find two? B-A-N-N-E-R
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South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 70's Whites TM Amphibian, DetectorPro Pulse, Ace 250
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Posts: 860
Maryland
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac, Garrett AT Pro
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 01:25:59 pm |
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Nice buttons, great find....
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Amherstburg, Ontario
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 01:44:16 pm |
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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.
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Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 01:45:28 pm |
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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
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 01:54:52 pm |
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Awesome finds! Banner! I'd go that area with a fine toothed comb. Who knows what else is waiting. |
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Kentucky
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 01:59:56 pm |
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Wow, Awesome finds  . Banner for sure. Congrats, Nova Treasure |
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Pennsylvania
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:13:58 pm |
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Banner!!! Those USAs make the Canadian Loyalist buttons look weak.  We won! We won! Kirk |
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Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:17:32 pm |
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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
I use water-based clear urethane. I first brush it on the back and wipe to leave a very thin coat, then do the same to the sides. I let that dry, then coat the front also giving a quick wipe with a lint free cloth. I let it dry and that's it, that's all, sealed for good. The urethane works nicely into the cracks and because it was wiped it's very thin, and only a little glossy. What ever you decide test it out first on a plain button. |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:19:25 pm |
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Banner!!! Those USAs make the Canadian Loyalist buttons look weak. We won! We won! Kirk Yes, in a way they could be more sought after to an American hunter. Please post all you have found of either. |
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Posts: 714
salisbury, md
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:26:32 pm |
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Man they are some awesome buttons, their near the top of my wish list. I cant belive you found two in that good of shape on one hunt, Congrats. Banner!! |
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Milky Way Galaxy
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Vision Spectra
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:27:57 pm |
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Posts: 942
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XL Pro 6000
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:44:43 pm |
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You forgot to mention the best find of all from the site: The George Washington Inaugural button. That site has treated you very kindly over the past year. Keep hitting it until there are no more beeps. I agree, IP, this should definitely be up on top of the banner! Kyle |
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:51:19 pm |
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You forgot to mention the best find of all from the site: The George Washington Inaugural button. That site has treated you very kindly over the past year. Keep hitting it until there are no more beeps. I agree, IP, this should definitely be up on top of the banner! Kyle Thank You for remembering I will have to do a post at the end of the season with the updated totals from this field. VPR |
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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 02:54:38 pm |
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You forgot to mention the best find of all from the site: The George Washington Inaugural button. That site has treated you very kindly over the past year. Keep hitting it until there are no more beeps. I agree, IP, this should definitely be up on top of the banner! Kyle Thank You for remembering I will have to do a post at the end of the season with the updated totals from this field. VPR Yes, you'll have a very good end of year post. I think I still need a little more meat for mine! |
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 03:26:46 pm |
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The mere fact that the shanks are still intact is amazing. I found one identical to yours (intertwined USA) back in the 80's in Virginia... half the shank was gone but otherwise in pretty good condition. Edges were a bit crumbly . I was afraid to clean it much less apply any kind of urethane to it. From what i understood yrs ago when i found it , there was a few different varieties as far as how the letters overlapped and if they overlapped.
All in all , 2 great finds...my advice...dont sell them ..I regret that I did...when i sold mine , they were only worth 50-100 dollars back in the mid nineties. These buttons represent what the USA is all about. To me they are priceless and if I ever find another , i will never trade it for money.
Banner find for sure.
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 03:45:42 pm |
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The mere fact that the shanks are still intact is amazing. I found one identical to yours (intertwined USA) back in the 80's in Virginia... half the shank was gone but otherwise in pretty good condition. Edges were a bit crumbly . I was afraid to clean it much less apply any kind of urethane to it. From what i understood yrs ago when i found it , there was a few different varieties as far as how the letters overlapped and if they overlapped.
All in all , 2 great finds...my advice...dont sell them ..I regret that I did...when i sold mine , they were only worth 50-100 dollars back in the mid nineties. These buttons represent what the USA is all about. To me they are priceless and if I ever find another , i will never trade it for money.
Banner find for sure.
It's the other way around, scary to leave as dug because they will crumble. One that has condition issues still might not get over $100, but the nice one above surely would. |
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 03:48:32 pm |
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what a way to end a day !!! |
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 03:57:30 pm |
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Banner vote from me  |
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Nothing like the smell of copper in the morning.....
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 04:44:53 pm |
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Great find! Banner vote from me, too.  I just found one of those last week - a bit broken - but still an incredible find and to think you found two!!!! Awesome and fun to read about such a fantastic find. I'd be back to that site rain, snow or sleet. CabinFever |
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Moonlight and Magnolias
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 05:12:43 pm |
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Banner Vote Sent.
FANTASTIC!!!
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Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
Scrap IRON recovered and recycled since March 2008: 2660 lbs.
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San Diego County
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 05:18:18 pm |
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Hey, I was out doing yard work too and I didn't find anything like that  Stunning finds. Not one, but 2  Well deserved and looks good up in the Headlines Ron |
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 05:25:33 pm |
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WOW!!! Great finds. banner!!!.Congrats on finding a great piece of history |
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 06:07:32 pm |
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Awesome buttons way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Digging History
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Manitoba.Canada
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 06:29:24 pm |
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Love to detect history
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Massachusetts
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 06:47:57 pm |
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Speechless !!!
Can't wait to see them on the Banner !!!!
Major congrats !!!
Brian in MA
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Rock Hill S.C
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 07:02:01 pm |
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Do not follow where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail
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Bedford County, PA
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 07:06:59 pm |
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Posts: 1447
Missouri
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Oct 18, 2009, 07:34:16 pm |
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very nice finds, I have never seen these before.
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Bedford Pa
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 01:22:30 am |
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That will be a Day you remember for the rest of your Life ! Congrats on some very Great Buttons !!!
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 01:52:41 am |
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 02:01:30 am |
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A BIG congrats on a spectacular find VP. Way to go on your banner finds. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 03:03:51 am |
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Thank You every one for the Banner votes !! The button sure does look good up there! Stay tuned as I will be headed back to this part of the field again this coming weekend. (weather permiting) The grass is kinda tall because the farmer was not able to do a second cut this fall. Makes for some tough detecting. I guess that I shouldnt complain VPR |
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 03:37:46 am |
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Very Nice! Congrats! |
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My Find of a Lifetime!
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1313 Mockingbird Lane
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 04:21:59 am |
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Fantastic find! I am glad you didn't get rained out like many of us here on the East Coast this weekend. That is one of the nicest pewter USA buttons I have seen. I think there have been 3 posted recently, and at least one of those made the banner. IMHO, none of those hold a candle to yours! I am also thankful that this made the banner so we don't have to see Iron Patches bumps for the next 90 days Congrats! Neil |
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Morehead City / Newport NC
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 05:36:46 am |
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Congrats on the Banner,Well deserved as that is a Very Nice button and in Very Good shape too. Wanted to mention something I've started using as my own experimental preservative and seems to work good for me as I can tell.I just use a small paint brush and smooth it out all over and keep painting the access off tell i'm happy then let it dry.It dries clear adds a protective coating and the polymers help keep it intact.Safe as well to you as it is a organopolymer.Anyway just something I thought I'd shoot out there.The other things talked about are from guy's who know best probably. Here is a site on it if you care to read.Also on the bad ones I repeat this a couple of times. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydimethylsiloxane |
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Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 05:44:02 am |
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There have been some amazing finds on here lately.....your two buttons blow me away.
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 05:52:07 am |
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Congrats on a well-deserved banner, VP. Sites just don't get any better than that one. Hunt it, hunt it, and hunt it until there is literally nothing left. Kyle |
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 10:39:18 am |
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Would love to find a USA button, but nice to see others finding and posting them here! Congrats on the twosome~!
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For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 10:45:36 am |
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Historically, one of the nicest buttons I've seen this year!
Other than it and the nicer GWs I can't think of anymore I've seen in that league this year. |
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Bellevue, WA
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 10:51:23 am |
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Very nice job on the buttons!  |
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Western PA
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 11:24:45 am |
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WOW!!! I would kill to dig one of those! what nice shape too.
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Western Mass.
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 12:30:23 pm |
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dang! two? that is something. congratulations on your banner finds,
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Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 02:30:12 pm |
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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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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 02:33:26 pm |
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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 Only cuz I don't know where you live. |
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Topsham, Vermont
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 02:44:13 pm |
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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 Only cuz I don't know where you live. No worry........... I have a MEAN ATTACK DOG!!!!  |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
_____________ 1699 Spanish Cob - Revolutionary War Officer's Button & Colonial Silver_____________
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 03:08:56 pm |
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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 Only cuz I don't know where you live. 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! |
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Posts: 116
Niagara, Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab
_____________ War Of 1812 Plate_____________
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 03:46:33 pm |
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Nice looking buttons...Congrats!!
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Posts: 616
Pennsylvania
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer II, Minelab Excalibur 1000
_____________ 1872 Indian Head_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 04:27:53 pm |
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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!!!!!
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Posts: 633
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 150, Golden mask 3
_____________ Remontoir "15 Rubis" Pocket Watch_____________
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Oct 19, 2009, 11:12:58 pm |
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Nice buttons! Congrats ! |
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Northern & Southern California (Left Coast)
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Oct 20, 2009, 07:34:34 am |
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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. Museum wax is a possibility |
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Posts: 548
Cheshire, Mass
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT, DFX 300
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Oct 21, 2009, 01:43:30 am |
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Nice Jobe VPR!! 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  |
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CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Oct 23, 2009, 01:32:05 am |
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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 |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Oct 23, 2009, 02:05:14 am |
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Awesome buttons,happy for you. Banner find! Keep 'em coming.Congrats , Pann.
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Oct 23, 2009, 03:47:06 am |
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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 |
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Posts: 270
bennington vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites prism IV
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Oct 23, 2009, 05:18:19 am |
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:headbang:Congrats on your 2 buttons!
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Oct 26, 2009, 04:27:23 pm |
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I have looked HARD for more of these and all I seem to find are Colonial and Draped Bust coppers  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 |
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Posts: 1688
new jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - minelab
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Oct 26, 2009, 04:54:31 pm |
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"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!!! Yes! COLONIAL and Draped BUST! |
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Three Rivers
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3i & Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Oct 26, 2009, 05:25:38 pm |
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Those are some awesome buttons man
Congrats
Jer
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