Two !!! Pewter USA buttons !!

VERMONTPACKRAT

VERMONTPACKRAT

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Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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 ;D 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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Banner!!! :headbang: Those USAs make the Canadian Loyalist buttons look weak. :wink: We won! We won! :hello2:

Kirk
 

VERMONTPACKRAT said:
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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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.
 

Kirk PA said:
Banner!!! :headbang: Those USAs make the Canadian Loyalist buttons look weak. :wink: We won! We won! :hello2:

Kirk
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Yes, in a way they could be more sought after to an American hunter. Please post all you have found of either. :wink: ;D
 

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. :thumbsup: Banner!!
 

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. :thumbsup:

I agree, IP, this should definitely be up on top of the banner!

Kyle
 

KylePA said:
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. :thumbsup:

I agree, IP, this should definitely be up on top of the banner!

Kyle
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Thank You for remembering :headbang:

I will have to do a post at the end of the season with the updated totals from this field.

VPR
 

VERMONTPACKRAT said:
KylePA said:
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. :thumbsup:

I agree, IP, this should definitely be up on top of the banner!

Kyle
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Thank You for remembering :headbang:

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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Yes, you'll have a very good end of year post. I think I still need a little more meat for mine!
 

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.
 

gxray said:
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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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.
 

Great find! Banner vote from me, too. :hello: 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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FANTASTIC!!!
 

Hey, I was out doing yard work too and I didn't find anything like that :laughing7: Stunning finds. Not one, but 2 :o Well deserved and looks good up in the Headlines :hello2: Ron
 

Speechless !!!

Can't wait to see them on the Banner !!!!

Major congrats !!!

Brian in MA
 

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