Button and Relic

[doyboy]

Hey, guys, I decided to do some detecting at the productive small park(est. in 1913). I spent about an hour there and managed some nice finds. My 1st find read a 32 VDI and pinpointed at 2.5". I dug a hole and out came this button. Is anyone familiar with this design or what it may be? It definitely is a unique button. My 2nd find was jumping between 34-50 VDI and pinpointed at 3.5". I was suprised to find this old skeleton key pad (probably pre-1900). I was told by a resident of the community that a marble mansion used to stand on the park's property. This relic probably was related to that mansion.

HH!

 

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[PBK]

Hey, Doyboy... that's a neat keyhole escutcheon plate. You might be able to ID the maker and date by comparing it to others in the galleries links at Web Wilson's website, or by e-mailing him:

http://www.webwilson.com/

 

[birdman]

That is a real nice key hole plate,I have founs A few of them here in Germany but none that nice.

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Relics just don't cut it, doyboy. Where are all of the silver coins?

 

[doyboy]

A little envious you didn't find it, Zoyboy? Thanks all for the replies. This site keeps on producing some nice finds, so I will keep on hitting it. RP and I are going out tonight for a hunt. He is taking me to one of the homes he got permission to hunt - built in 1870. I'll keep you all posted! HH!

 

[SilverDreams]

Nice relics. Good luck tonight!

 

[trk5capt]

Relics just don't cut it, doyboy. Where are all of the silver coins?

RELICS RULE!!! TRK5CAPT...

 

[PBK]

Hey, Trk5capt! When I read, "Relics just don't cut it," I knew you'd be all over that one!

Now, then, where were we? Oh, right.

Go ahead and keep the button, and just send me the plate postpaid.

 

[bazinga]

Relics just don't cut it, doyboy. Where are all of the silver coins?

RELICS RULE!!! TRK5CAPT...

Those are junk... just send them my way to dispose of them

 

[trk5capt]

PBK & BSCO, Will Send Them On To You As Soon As That Guy From The West Coast Sends Me My Cut From The Spanish Gold Hoard He Found. Best Of Luck From The Chinese Air Force Tail Gunner!!!!

 

[DPBOB]

i LIKE THE KEY HOLE ...i HAVE A COLLECTION OF ABOUT 40 THAT ARE PRETTY COOL LOOKING... H H

 

[PBK]

PBK & BSCO, Will Send Them On To You As Soon As That Guy From The West Coast Sends Me My Cut From The Spanish Gold Hoard He Found. Best Of Luck From The Chinese Air Force Tail Gunner!!!!

Dadgummit!

Well, if you won't send it, you won't. I guess I'll just have to be content with my Arkansas state seal plate.

And now, gentlemen, please click here and rise for our national anthem:

http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/2757/sound/dixiebanjo.mid

 

[Michelle]

After the anthem PBK.....where did you find such a cool link on hardware?I just went through all 2,999 pages.....AWESOME....Thanks for the bookmark! We do interior trim, doorknobs etc. and I 'd prefer the old syle over the new anyday!

 

[PBK]

After the anthem PBK.....where did you find such a cool link on hardware?I just went through all 2,999 pages.....AWESOME....Thanks for the bookmark! We do interior trim, doorknobs etc. and I 'd prefer the old syle over the new anyday!

Hey, Michelle...
Web Wilson is a great guy, and his site is a must for anyone interested in vintage hardware.
I'd also recommend that you pick up a copy of his book, Antique Hardware Price Guide.

 

[allen]

wtg on those cool finds...

 

[The Seeker]

Nice finds there! that Key hole is a very nice find! 8)