George Washington Inaugural Button

[Fishnut]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.
The first photo was taken as soon as I recovered the button. The second ones are front and back from today after letting it fully dry and lightly brushing off the dirt. The button is slightly bent and the shank is bent but intact. I may not do any further cleaning due to the historic value. Or I will have it conserved by an expert.. I was very lucky as this button is in better condition than any of the hundreds and hundreds of other buttons I have previously dug.

 

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[hogge]

Congratulations! Found 3. (Signature). None made the banner.

 

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[Fishnut]

I updated the post to add additional photos.

 

[Fishnut]

Congratulations on the GW Button, your first one?

Yes, my first one and hopefully not my last! Seems that the Maine soil is pretty harsh on coins and buttons and usually are pretty toasted when recovered.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Well done fishnut! That is quite the piece of history. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Fantastic find! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. that has to be a banner find.

 

[Jet Peddler]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.
The first photo was taken as soon as I recovered the button. The second ones are front and back from today after letting it fully dry and lightly brushing off the dirt. The button is slightly bent and the shank is bent but intact. I may not do any further cleaning due to the historic value. Or I will have it conserved by an expert.. I was very lucky as this button is in better condition than any of the hundreds and hundreds of other buttons I have previously dug.

Amazing find. Don’t know how you could beat that.

 

[Gfosho13]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.
The first photo was taken as soon as I recovered the button. The second ones are front and back from today after letting it fully dry and lightly brushing off the dirt. The button is slightly bent and the shank is bent but intact. I may not do any further cleaning due to the historic value. Or I will have it conserved by an expert.. I was very lucky as this button is in better condition than any of the hundreds and hundreds of other buttons I have previously dug.

Hi can someone please go to my new thread and take a look . Im new here thanks 😊

 

[tahomatom]

What a great find! Congratulations!!!

 

[RussM]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.
The first photo was taken as soon as I recovered the button. The second ones are front and back from today after letting it fully dry and lightly brushing off the dirt. The button is slightly bent and the shank is bent but intact. I may not do any further cleaning due to the historic value. Or I will have it conserved by an expert.. I was very lucky as this button is in better condition than any of the hundreds and hundreds of other buttons I have previously dug.

What a find! In great shape too, congrats!!

 

[igloo777]

Wow, it's beautiful. Congrats.

 

[oldmxrat]

Wow, amazing condition too!

 

[65vanman]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.
The first photo was taken as soon as I recovered the button. The second ones are front and back from today after letting it fully dry and lightly brushing off the dirt. The button is slightly bent and the shank is bent but intact. I may not do any further cleaning due to the historic value. Or I will have it conserved by an expert.. I was very lucky as this button is in better condition than any of the hundreds and hundreds of other buttons I have previously dug.

Nice G.W. I found one a few years ago. Mine had eagle with Star. Needed money so I sold it.

 

[RVRoamer74]

Wow!! Congrats on that beautiful button.