Silver Tree Chaser
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Stubborn 17th-19th Century Site offers up lots coppers & buttons but no silver yet.
I made my latest trip this past Monday to a new site that has produced 17 coppers so far. I've made about six trips in total this spring, recovering lots of buttons and coppers, but no silver coins. I'm hoping for a silver coin or two, as the site has lots of potential with a history relating to key events in King Philip's War. I'm told that the field has never been searched prior to my arrival. Here are some photos -
This group shot needs to be updated as the pile is getting a bit bigger.
King William & King George I coppers. Most coins are heavily corroded and barely identifiable.
This is a cool button made from a King William copper.
Back of the King William copper still has a complete shank.
Nipple-type leather mount and dress button. They should date from the 17th Century.
Georgian-period lion's paw footing for a sewing box, jewelry box, etc.
brass dividers - damaged - fodder for the plows
Artillery button (1814-1821 perhaps) still soaking in mineral oil
Early 19th Century Navy button
Does anybody have information on this mystery button?
backside of mystery button
My buddy has identified this as a button for the Diplomatic Corp - early 19th Century. I'm told it's listed as an OD-6C in the Alberts book. Unfortunately, it's missing the shank.
backside of the Diplomatic Corp button
Should I try to clean the button further. I've read about using aluminum jelly for cleaning buttons. It appears that gilt remains under the green patina.
Well, that's all for now. Good Hunting to All.
I made my latest trip this past Monday to a new site that has produced 17 coppers so far. I've made about six trips in total this spring, recovering lots of buttons and coppers, but no silver coins. I'm hoping for a silver coin or two, as the site has lots of potential with a history relating to key events in King Philip's War. I'm told that the field has never been searched prior to my arrival. Here are some photos -
This group shot needs to be updated as the pile is getting a bit bigger.
King William & King George I coppers. Most coins are heavily corroded and barely identifiable.
This is a cool button made from a King William copper.
Back of the King William copper still has a complete shank.
Nipple-type leather mount and dress button. They should date from the 17th Century.
Georgian-period lion's paw footing for a sewing box, jewelry box, etc.
brass dividers - damaged - fodder for the plows
Artillery button (1814-1821 perhaps) still soaking in mineral oil
Early 19th Century Navy button
Does anybody have information on this mystery button?
backside of mystery button
My buddy has identified this as a button for the Diplomatic Corp - early 19th Century. I'm told it's listed as an OD-6C in the Alberts book. Unfortunately, it's missing the shank.
backside of the Diplomatic Corp button
Should I try to clean the button further. I've read about using aluminum jelly for cleaning buttons. It appears that gilt remains under the green patina.
Well, that's all for now. Good Hunting to All.
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