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  1. Oct 22, 2010, 09:32 PM
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    couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Made it out to do a little dry land hunting today.Hunted a thorny bramble below a cellar hole dating back to the 1840s. Few targets...but a couple of keepers.The lantern top is nicely scripted "Diamond" with Pat. dates of 1866 and 68.
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    Long handled copper ladle...creamer shape....the number 5 on handle??
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    Pressed copper cameo with nice guilt...has nail mounts??
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    Heavy lead barrel bung or tree tap.
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    Cast lead plate or dish.... very ornate.
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    Any opinions or info on these items is welcome....thanks for looking and happy hunting.....Joe
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  2. Oct 23, 2010, 06:57 AM #2
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Whoa! Awesome relics from that site, especially that ladle! Congrats, there's got to be more from where those came from! ffd
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  3. Oct 23, 2010, 08:14 AM #3
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Cool finds Joe! The ladle, cameo and lead plate are sweet. Good luck on future hunts at that site
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  4. Oct 23, 2010, 07:52 PM #4
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Those are some great old finds. Congrats.
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  5. Oct 23, 2010, 09:16 PM #5
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Very cool stuff, that Ladle is a sweet find, Congrats!

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  6. Oct 23, 2010, 09:36 PM #6
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Very nice digs!
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  7. Oct 23, 2010, 11:30 PM #7
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    nice relics! that was fun hunting I'll bet
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  8. Oct 24, 2010, 01:47 AM #8
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Those are some awesome relics for sure very good shape too.
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  9. Oct 24, 2010, 08:25 PM #9
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    Very nice, jopher! Excellent ladle, dish, and cameo. It is hard to beat a nice relic.

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  10. Oct 24, 2010, 09:27 PM #10
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    Re: couple of relics from 1840s homestead

    totally relics! I would say they would be finds of a lifetime. The ladle and plate are great.
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  11. Nov 07, 2010, 07:38 PM #11
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    Wow what a nice collection of relics. Good job.

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