Colonial Goodies.

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Got out with Rick today and headed back to the field I got my killer buckle at. the finds were again thin but good quality. What was funny was Rick dug a Blowhole button then I dug a French Marine button then he dug a french marine button then I dug a blowhole button. So we both ended up with 2 top quality colonial buttons within 10 min. But Rick didn't stop there and dug up a couple of great coppers as well.

The big shiny object is a livestock bell made from the same material as a Tombac button.


A nice little thinble as well,


Here is a link that discribes the French Marine's buttons which can also be found in South Eastern States.
France Page

Suspender clip (I think)


I got a horse shoe but I think Rick had one up his...............well you know what I meen.

Untill next time,
ZDD

 

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[romeo-1]

Nice finds there Dave...those French Marines' buttons are in "top nick". I'm getting psyched up!!

 

[Greylock]

Another good hunt from you guys. Some old buttons and the bell is pretty cool

 

[Ahab8]

Great day bud! Those buttons are great

 

[Steve in PA]

Good hunt Dave! I'm amazed by the shanks on those marine buttons!

 

[coinman123]

Wow, Fantastic hunt!

 

[The Patriot]

Nice quality finds there…would be nice to see some early silver come out of that site...

 

[Iron Patch]

Nice quality finds there…would be nice to see some early silver come out of that site...

Cob country!

 

[romeo-1]

Nice quality finds there…would be nice to see some early silver come out of that site...

Wait...

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Nice finds , nice when they are in good nic. OK condition.
Nice pics too Dave.

 

[ironhorse]

Probably one more really good find left there, dont be afraid to find it

Quality site you guys got going, good stuff just waiting

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

Thimble is on my bucket list...congrats

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Cob country!

We were looking but the only cobs we saw were of the corn variety.
ZDD

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Nice quality finds there…would be nice to see some early silver come out of that site...

Agreed.
ZDD

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[collector01]

Another great hunt! You guys are tearing up the colonial sites. HH!

 

[WheatWaffle]

Nice finds!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very nice finds Dave!
I love the livestock bell, never seen one that large before!

You guys did well,
Dave

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Very nice finds Dave!
I love the livestock bell, never seen one that large before!

You guys did well,
Dave

Thanks Dave, I really think that the honey hole here lies in one of the adjacent fields which haven't been mowed or plowed in years. I might go back in the spring after the snow flattens out most of the tall grass and give it a go.
ZDD

 

[cjon455]

cool digs, ive never seen a bell like that before, very neat!