Civil War Button, Musketballs, Jaw Harp, Lots of Bizarre "Stuff" - 1683 Mass Property

[btjbtj]

Civil War Button, Musketballs, Jaw Harp, Lots of Bizarre "Stuff" - 1683 Mass Property

Hi friends,

John got himself a new pair of headphones, and it's like he's never metal detected on the property before! Crazy the amount of stuff he's pulling up (half of which we have no clue--look like homemade twisted carvings with faces on them, but things we can't duplicate on photos). Also found a pretty sweet Civil War button. Thanks for looking and happy hunting! ~Lisa & John

 

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[FreeBirdTim]

Very nice button! I've been metal detecting for over 4 years and never found a Civil War button. Not a common find here in New England.

 

[btjbtj]

Very nice button! I've been metal detecting for over 4 years and never found a Civil War button. Not a common find here in New England.

Thanks, Tim--our first CW button. Usually our stuff is much older (and in worse condition!). L&J

 

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[vpnavy]

..: NICE ASSORTMENT of FINDS BTJ :..
Thanks for sharing!​

 

[trapperart]

Nice assortment of finds congrats

 

[btjbtj]

Nice assortment of finds congrats

Thanks, Art! -L&J

 

[btjbtj]

..: NICE ASSORTMENT of FINDS BTJ :..
Thanks for sharing!​

Thanks VP--that's a cool emoji! -L&J

 

[Kurios1]

Nice CW Button. I love any CW related finds. Lots of relics too. Nice hunting.

 

[btjbtj]

Nice CW Button. I love any CW related finds. Lots of relics too. Nice hunting.

Thanks, K! It's our first CW button, so we're excited. -L&J

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the very nice relics!

 

[btjbtj]

Congratualtions on the very nice relics!

Thanks, Doc! -L&J

 

[A2coins]

Lisa John amazing hunt I think I would set up a tent there and file a claim LOL glad to see you guys doing so well. you are so helpful to others on this site, and have shared great posts. Keep up the great finds and posts... I wish we had that kind of History here in MI

 

[RebelYeller]

Great button, and love that old colored glass! Congrats

 

[btjbtj]

Great button, and love that old colored glass! Congrats

Thanks, Reb! -L&J

 

[btjbtj]

Lisa John amazing hunt I think I would set up a tent there and file a claim LOL glad to see you guys doing so well. you are so helpful to others on this site, and have shared great posts. Keep up the great finds and posts... I wish we had that kind of History here in MI

Thanks for your kind comments, A2! We love TNet! -L&J

 

[port ewen ace]

he must be so happy, he be doin' the "square-nail dance"
spotted a reins guide (the loop thingy), and a wick adjuster shaft for a gas lamp.
be sure John doesn't play with his bullets & Balls too much---- dey are bein' lead, ya' know.

lots of Pebbles in the Flintstone collection

the General Service CW is a great candidate for electrolysis to reveal the marks & details ( 2 minutes should do fine, then a baking soda/toothbrush to bring a big grin to youze all)

remember-- plenty of water----- OR--- just drink the daily RAIN

 

[btjbtj]

he must be so happy, he be doin' the "square-nail dance"
spotted a reins guide (the loop thingy), and a wick adjuster shaft for a gas lamp.
be sure John doesn't play with his bullets & Balls too much---- dey are bein' lead, ya' know.

lots of Pebbles in the Flintstone collection

the General Service CW is a great candidate for electrolysis to reveal the marks & details ( 2 minutes should do fine, then a baking soda/toothbrush to bring a big grin to youze all)

remember-- plenty of water----- OR--- just drink the daily RAIN

Hiya Port! Yeah, I'm going to see if I can clean up the CW button next time I'm at John's. Thanks for the IDs on some of our unknowns. Makes sense as there was a farrier and blacksmith on the property long ago. John must have hundreds of those square nails. Any idea how old they are? Hope you've been well, take care. -L&J

 

[RVRoamer73]

Congrats on the CW button....I'm still on the hunt for one...so much history there !

 

[btjbtj]

Congrats on the CW button....I'm still on the hunt for one...so much history there !

Thanks, RV! Hope a CW is in your future. -L&J