Back To The 9 Today, Spectacle'ur!

[F350Platinum]

Another beautiful day here, pre-Nicole. Went back to the field I've been hunting lately to finish it up, got a couple of cuff buttons, a couple of odd ball shaped objects, one of which may be a half of a bell. 

There really wasn't much left to cover here, just about 20 yard strip.

The next field I went to is huge, and we've found everything from Spanish cobs to dandy buttons, it's a very old farm. The first field is part of it but it's almost 3/4 of a mile away.

I believe there were events in this field in the fallow months, possibly horse racing. Buttons and coins at each end kind of bear that out. There is very little in the middle.

Heading out to the far end along the high ridge, I dug this magnificent but sadly broken spectacle buckle:

That's as old as it gets here. Coming back I got one of the biggest Tombac buttons I've ever seen, in great shape, it's bigger than a quarter, it was a 63:

I love the waxy feel of these and was amazed to find one this big that wasn't broken.

Today I had the Deus 2 with the 9" coil, this field is so clean again I could run General at reactivity = 0 for max depth. I also turned discrimination to 0, and turned up iron volume. I really didn't have to use my Relic program at all.

The trick with reactivity so low is to "grab" a target, while swinging if you hear anything, you stop and analyze. That is how I found the tiniest button I've ever found.

It's the one near the half circle. It was about 6" down, a weak 42.

Also got an 1882 IHP, and an object that may be a button, an English Farthing, or a shield nickel. 😀 It weighs 4.5g, is 20mm wide, and 2.5mm thick. Usually buttons are thinner than that, but the circle around the inside makes me think it's a button:

It appears to be a bit melted. The other side is smooth:

Got some other bits but not sure what any of them are. Really like finding those spectacle buckles!

The trash was about average, if you're not digging buck balls, you're not getting buttons.

[PimentoUK]

Your mystery coin/button may be a weight.
If it were my find, I would give it a weak acid soak to remove the patina. Then evidence may show itself, for example makers marks, certification marks, etc.

[F350Platinum]

2 minutes ago, PimentoUK said:

Your mystery coin/button may be a weight.
If it were my find, I would give it a weak acid soak to remove the patina. Then evidence may show itself, for example makers marks, certification marks, etc.

Thanks, What sort of acid? I have some for testing gold, but I've never done that. 🤔 Suppose I could also tumble it...

[Joe D.]

Nice day out Bob,

Glad your fields continue to produce!! Wish I could say the same for our beaches!

   Thought the hurricane would kick up some good stuff on the beachs here, but only if I wanted to open a lumber and hardware, beach Tiki Hut!!🤣

🍀👍👍

[F350Platinum]

Just now, Joe D. said:

Nice day out Bob,

Glad your fields continue to produce!! Wish I could say the same for our beaches!

   Thought the hurricane would kick up some good stuff on the beachs here, but only if I wanted to open a lumber and hardware, beach Tiki Hut!!🤣

🍀👍👍

Thanks Rich, I'm just glad you got through it and got out detecting. Bet there were lots of coils out there! 😵

[Joe D.]

   I'd check with Chase on what concoction to soak in, since he is very familiar with the types of stuff you find, and soil conditions there!!

   I would say less is more! Weakest mix first, whatever you use! And value of found object to you "as is", to risk a harsher result!👍👍

[PimentoUK]

Diluted lemon juice, about 5:1 thru 10:1 would be a simple recipe. Brush regularly with a soft brush, like an old toothbrush.
If you want slightly more 'pro' and less 'kitchen' , use citric acid powder, diluted appropriately ( I can't say what mix ratios ) Citric acid powder is used as a cleaner, and also in home brewing & cooking , if that helps find a supplier.

[F350Platinum]

Just now, PimentoUK said:

Diluted lemon juice, about 5:1 thru 10:1 would be a simple recipe. Brush regularly with a soft brush, like an old toothbrush.
If you want slightly more 'pro' and less 'kitchen' , use citric acid powder, diluted appropriately ( I can't say what mix ratios ) Citric acid powder is used as a cleaner, and also in home brewing & cooking , if that helps find a supplier.

Lemon juice, I have. 👍 Thanks!

[kac]

Some nice finds there. If that was a coin of sorts then the rim would be on both sides. Could be a button that might have been enameled.

[F350Platinum]

Just now, kac said:

Some nice finds there. If that was a coin of sorts then the rim would be on both sides. Could be a button that might have been enameled.

Yeah that's not dirt on one side, it is melted in the center. Maybe someone tried to re-attach a shank. 🤔