Early Shoe Buckle, 1866 IH, Blowhole Button, Mystery Item

[Ahab8]

Went to an amazing island today that has lots of incredible history. If ever I'm going to find my tree coin this could be the place. Today was more of a scouting trip that a real hunt and I didn't expect much but had a decent day when it was all said and done. Incredibly beautiful stone walls like I've never seen before. About 100 acres so this one will take some time. I am VERY excited about this place








This lat item is holed and looks like it hung from a necklace. The outer rim has letters on it and seems to be copper. The center almost looks like slate but is rusted like iron. It rang up like a copper coin. I have no idea. Can make out a few letters and am hoping it will clean up better cause I'm very curious. I will post some better pics if I can get it cleaned up a bit

 

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[Iron Patch]

hmmm.. There's different campaign medals.

 

[Ahab8]

Wow that inner rim looks ver similar. I will get some pics that don't suck :-) I can see a couple letters and will see if the position matches any known campaign tokens. Thanks buddy

 

[cjon455]

Awesome , hope this place pans out for you! Looks like it's off to a great start

 

[Iron Patch]

Wow that inner rim looks ver similar. I will get some pics that don't suck :-) I can see a couple letters and will see if the position matches any known campaign tokens. Thanks buddy

Quite likely that's what it is. They get posted on here the odd time.

 

[Ahab8]

Quite likely that's what it is. They get posted on here the odd time.

Well it has a TH that I can make out at 6 o'clock if the hole is at 12. Actually just a hair to the right of 6 o'clock. So it can't be either of those

 

[Evolution]

I think IP has the correct ID. Nice job IP. Sweet buckle and a nice semi-key date Indian head. I found the same year IH last year. Yours looks to be in great condition. Congrats!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Wow! Beautiful finds for a first hunt Abe!
I think that sites going to prove very productive for you, especially if this hunt is a reflection of finds yet to come!

Dave

 

[Ahab8]

Awesome , hope this place pans out for you! Looks like it's off to a great start

This could be a great one bud

 

[Ahab8]

I think IP has the correct ID. Nice job IP. Sweet buckle and a nice semi-key date Indian head. I found the same year IH last year. Yours looks to be in great condition. Congrats!

Thanks Evo. Seems like the older the ih I find the better the condition.... Strange. I love this shoe buckle, it's different than the two others I've found. And IP does not suck at the IDs :-) I hope I can get that thing shined up enough to id it.

 

[Iron Patch]

Well it has a TH that I can make out at 6 o'clock if the hole is at 12. Actually just a hair to the right of 6 o'clock. So it can't be either of those

What about this one? And I guess you can't really count on the hole being at the 12 O'clock position.


And another...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1860-STE...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Ahab8]

Wow! Beautiful finds for a first hunt Abe! I think that sites going to prove very productive for you, especially if this hunt is a reflection of finds yet to come! Dave

Hey thanks Dave! I was surprised to make these finds as most of my time was spent exploring and trying to get the layof the land

 

[dirtlooter]

looks like future fun and exciting times, good luck on the new spot

 

[Ahab8]

What about this one? And I guess you can't really count on the hole being at the 12 O'clock position.

Now that's got a chance. It looks like there is lettering around the entire thing. Any idea how I should clean the damn thing?

 

[Iron Patch]

Now that's got a chance. It looks like there is lettering around the entire thing. Any idea how I should clean the damn thing?

Tough one because it looks like a combination of pitting and rust, and not so much corrosion that will come off.

 

[Ahab8]

Tough one because it looks like a combination of pitting and rust, and not so much corrosion that will come off.

Yeah I agree! Don't think there's much hope for it. I may lose patience and try to bring some crap off to see a few letters. I'd like to at least know what it is. I think I will be able to make out enough letters to narrow it down at least. I will get some good pics up in the am. Thanks for your assistance....AGAIN :-)

 

[Ahab8]

Btw IP how old are the blow hole buttons? Late 18th century? Was hoping it was military by the shape but still a good indicator of age I suppose

 

[Iron Patch]

Btw IP how old are the blow hole buttons? Late 18th century? Was hoping it was military by the shape but still a good indicator of age I suppose

More mid. 1700s. We dig them at our French sites which date 1730s to 1750s.

As you can see I grew back 7 brain cells since your last post.

 

[Ahab8]

More mid. 1700s. We dig them at our French sites which date 1730s to 1750s. As you can see I grew back 7 brain cells since your last post.

You will prob lose 8 before this one is done :-)
So I think I can see Ton on the mystery piece. Obviously these weren't around during the Washington years but I wonder if the made commemorative pieces

 

[Vino]

Nice finds Abe...I found something similar. .Here is a pic..Hope it helps.
George