I Swear this was my last hunt...(1859 Seated love token, 38mm flat button + LC)

[Scrappy]

Famous last words I suppose. I've been studying and indoors for two weeks and I needed a break. So j grabbed the detector and headed out to a spot I have on the property of an old folks home. I haven't been there all season since a few old timers had complained, but I figured the cold weather kept them inside.

This property abuts "colonial parking lot" and has the site where the actual house stood. I never found the foundation until today while digging a copper clock face. Low and behold in the hole 18" down were foundation stones. It was 75' from where I approximated the foundation to be...

So I grid and everything is deep. I dig a chirp and 14" down was a love token no in-situ, sorry. It's my first love token and quite a nice one.

Then I dig a merc and the next signal is an LC at 8"

Anyway, I dig a couple buckles and an few Indians but didn't take pictures. I wasn't planning on posting so now I'm at work with only a few pics. I'll add more when I get home if anyone is interested.

The flat button is 38mm!

The LC looks like holy hell. Dry cleaning took detail off and I opted for peroxide. You can't win 'em all



Overall it was a good hunt. Everything is wicked deep since dirt was pushed atop the foundation but I'm sure I'll pick a few more out come spring.

Enjoy!

Steve

 

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[Carolina Tom]

I know exactly where that spot is located... I heard that a guy found a FE there. You are lucky it is 600 miles from my house!

Congrats on a killer love token. Wow and wow. You never cease to amaze!

 

[treblehunter]

You dog, sweet find that love token, still on my bucket list!

 

[worldtalker]

The love token....

That is a COOL find Dave!!

GOD Bless

Chris

 

[ironhorse]

Very cool love token!
I've not seen an attachment like that anywhere before either

 

[worldtalker]

The love token.... View attachment 1261908

That is a COOL find Dave!!

GOD Bless

Chris

Sorry,got names mixed up,heh..need another cup of coffee.

 

[worldtalker]

Very cool love token!
I've not seen an attachment like that anywhere before either

If it weren't silver you wouldn't be seeing it either.

 

[Scrappy]

I know exactly where that spot is located... I heard that a guy found a FE there. You are lucky it is 600 miles from my house!

Congrats on a killer love token. Wow and wow. You never cease to amaze!

Yes a guy did pluck a Flying Eagle right near there - some carpetbagger from the south.

But yep, I finally went back when I knew old folks wouldn't be marching around. Although I did like Smittyman's idea that he could just walk around in there and nobody would be the wiser! Lol

 

[Scrappy]

You dog, sweet find that love token, still on my bucket list!

Dave love tokens come when you least expect them. One day you're tokenless and the next minute you're floating around like milkweed on a spring breeze...

It could be right under your nose on them fertile fields. Thanks for looking

 

[bigfoot1]

inspiring post...well done !!!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Awesome digs Scrappy, that sure is a unique love token. I can't wait until your next post this coming weekend.

 

[testing123]

nice saves! is that seated an earring?

 

[etex]

Me likes that

 

[CRUSADER]

Very nice love token - these are a joy to find - real 1 offs

 

[against the wind]

Wow,, that Love Token has a nice attachments to it.
You could slip a chain through it and wear it around your neck
Or perhaps,, pin it through a button hole and wear it as a brooch. Would it be too heavy to wear.as a Pierced Earring?
Congrats on all of your finds.

 

[Westfront]

Beautiful Love token! Congrats!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice finds, great job on locating the foundation.

 

[goldbmine]

Better work thar foundation fast. Those old folks saw you thru the window and you couldn't hear m yelling! Lol! Nice finds! Congrats

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your first love token Steve. Thats a nice one.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Love the love token! Keep on digging 'til everything freezes up solid!