*UPDATE* NEW PICS - Over the river and through the woods...

[DD-777]

Update on the button - finally got it as clean as I'm willing to risk it. Cannot believe how much gilt is left on this button (the back looks much better than the front). Can now clearly see the eagle on the back along with the words "Warranted Gold Surface" and "RR&Co." - From what a few members pointed out, it's Richard Robinson & Company - dates somewhere between 1813 and 1828. Definitely my new favorite in my collection.
Decided to post the new pics between this update and original post. Thanks for looking...




...actually, we never did make it over the river.

Even though Modern Miner had Bubba and I on what seemed like a competition death march, we dug some seriously pretty lead. The Williams Cleaner that Bubba dug is just fantastic (see MM's post). I was pretty excited to get my first dug musketball (although I cleaned it up a bit and it looks like it's been cut into the round shape?). The highlight of my day was the beautiful flat button with a whole lotta gilt still showing. Did a gentle wash on it and it has a backmark - hoping some of you experts out there can help with an i.d. Regardless of the finds, the weather was beautiful and the company was great (Doug was okay too I guess... ). Enjoy the pics and thanks in advance for any help on the button. Keep on swingin'...

 

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[Al Czervik]

Re: Over the river and through the woods...

Buttons RULE ...

Bravo my good man ...

~ Al

 

[m bryan]

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Gotta love those buttons!

 

[VOL1266-X]

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First of all Andy, congrats on just surviving a hunt with Bubba and MM-LOL. They didn't have that blow up doll with them today did they? Congrats on your first (and certainly not your last) CW bullet. Nice flat button. If you don't dig shotgun brass, you will MISS those good buttons. HH, Quindy.

 

[ModernMiner]

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Andy,
Congrats again Dude. Great looking button. I see "Gold Surface". Is that "Warranted Gold Surface"?
Also I swear I see an eagle at the top of that back mark picture? Try some aluminum jelly (Ace Hardware) on the back.
I'll try to look up that back mark tomorrow. Great job,
Dug the drill seargent

 

[DD-777]

Re: Over the river and through the woods...

Buttons RULE ...

Bravo my good man ...

~ Al

Many thanks my friend...

Gotta love those buttons!

Thanks MB. I do love diggin the buttons...

First of all Andy, congrats on just surviving a hunt with Bubba and MM-LOL. They didn't have that blow up doll with them today did they? Congrats on your first (and certainly not your last) CW bullet. Nice flat button. If you don't dig shotgun brass, you will MISS those good buttons. HH, Quindy.

Thanks a lot Q. After digging the 700th piece of shotgun brass I was getting a bit frustrated, but once I figured where the lead was disc'ing out at I was a much happier camper...
Fortunately, there were no blow-up dolls to be seen - MM left it in his other vehicle...

Andy,
Congrats again Dude. Great looking button. I see "Gold Surface". Is that "Warranted Gold Surface"?
Also I swear I see an eagle at the top of that back mark picture? Try some aluminum jelly (Ace Hardware) on the back.
I'll try to look up that back mark tomorrow. Great job,
Dug the drill seargent

Thanks again for having me out brother. The company, as well as the button and the 'ball made it all worthwhile...

As for the button - it does say "Warranted Gold Surface" - It also has some lettering just below the shank/above the word "gold" - looks like "A R & ..." can't read the rest. As far as the design goes, I'm lost on that one - I'm afraid to damage it by cleaning anymore. I'll try and get some better pics and post them tomorrow...

 

[steelheadwill]

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Nice Buttons!
I need to do some backmark research on a couple flats I have also.
MM is the man

 

[spitfire55]

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Great finds
Q: where did you get those gloves and who makes them?

 

[dfx willy]

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Great finds
Q: where did you get those gloves and who makes them?

ya what he said! im working with sheet metal now and need a nice pair of gloves. willy

 

[colorado14ers]

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nice button!!! you went out, had fun, found treasure.....whats the downside??

 

[civilman1]

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Congratulation's on your first CW Bullet Andy I hope you find many more!!

 

[ModernMiner]

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I can see the "AR &" too. Probably "& Co." is my guess.
As far as the eagle on the back. Without a doubt I see one. I think I have some buttons similar.
Great button.
-Dug-

 

[KOOTNEY KID]

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Nice finds,an outing is always good,the company of a good friend is better,
finding the good stuff is always a bonus
K.KID............

 

[traverdog]

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Nice finds!

 

[ModernMiner]

Andy,
That button cleaned up nice!!! You lucky dog, you beat me to it. Just think it's almost 200 years old now. Almost as old as Quindy.
Congrats. Great find.
-Dug-

 

[DD-777]

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Nice Buttons!
I need to do some backmark research on a couple flats I have also.
MM is the man

Thanks steelhead. I was glad I decided to clean it up...

Great finds
Q: where did you get those gloves and who makes them?

Thanks Spitfire! The gloves are made by "Mechanix" - Lowe's in the garden section...

Great finds
Q: where did you get those gloves and who makes them?

ya what he said! im working with sheet metal now and need a nice pair of gloves. willy

I'll bet Grandma was mad when you didn't show up Looks like you had a nice hunt HH! Mike

Thanks Mike - Grandma was okay after I showed her the button...lol

nice button!!! you went out, had fun, found treasure.....whats the downside??

Thanks a lot Colorado. No downside on this day...

Congratulation's on your first CW Bullet Andy I hope you find many more!!

Thanks Civ! We'll be out again this weekend looking for more...

Nice finds,an outing is always good,the company of a good friend is better,
finding the good stuff is always a bonus
K.KID............

Amen brother...

Nice finds!

Thanks T-Dog...

 

[DD-777]

Andy,
That button cleaned up nice!!! You lucky dog, you beat me to it. Just think it's almost 200 years old now. Almost as old as Quindy.
Congrats. Great find.
-Dug-

Thanks to you picking out that eagle or I would have never cleaned it up. Thought it was going to be another anonymous flatty...

 

[ModernMiner]

Andy,
That button cleaned up nice!!! You lucky dog, you beat me to it. Just think it's almost 200 years old now. Almost as old as Quindy.
Congrats. Great find.
-Dug-

Thanks to you picking out that eagle or I would have never cleaned it up. Thought it was going to be another anonymous flatty...

I wish all flatties were that nice!

 

[Nana40]

GREAT to see you're out there diggin' up the good stuff!!!! LOVE that button!

Congrats!!! Nana

 

[umrgolf]

Great looking button Flatties rarely have such a nice backmark even when the gilt is still there.

RICHARD ROBINSON & CO. 1826-1828