Silver Coins, Gold Pocket Watch, Australian Large Cent, Buttons, Old Key, Token

Captn SE

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Hello forumites,

It's been a while since I last posted. Been trying to let my finds build up, but as you can see, the silver is getting real stingy in my area; one here, one there. But I did make some other interesting finds while looking for the deepies.

The watch was quite a surprise at 1" under the surface. It's an antique ladies pocket watch (Molly Stark model), made by Hampden Watch Co., which was making watches here in the US between 1877-1930. It's gold filled with 7 jewels, and the serial # inside dates it's creation to 1911-1912.

The token is an advertising spinner token for an old brand of straight bourbon whiskey, Park & Tilford, circa early 20th century.

Some other finds are an old key, some cool buttons, which still have gilt on them. One button has the picture of Queen Elizabeth on it. The large coin is a 1933 Austrailian large cent, which was holed on the top, probably worn as a pendant. Not pictured, are about 30 wheaties, which I dug last week.

Hope to find some new places which have been un'Explored soon.

Thanks for looking,
CAPTN SE
Dan
 

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Lookin

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Wow! Nice finds! Being here in KY, I really like the bourbon token! That watch is a beauty, too!
 

Nana40

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Awesome finds, SE!!! :o Love the token...and the Aussie penny...and the watch....and the silver.....heck..it's ALL good!! 8) Super finds!!! Congrats! Nana :)
 

BuckleBoy

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Re: Silver Coins, Gold Pocket Watch, Australian Large Cent, Buttons, Old Key, To

Some Pretty finds, Captn! And four more silvers for your count.

That pocket watch is a real beauty--and I love the key too.

Keep the passion high!


-Buckleboy
 

Natman

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WTG Captn, you sure are finding the good stuff lately!

Nat
 

UnEarthed72

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Nice finds...Very cool pocket watch,iv'e always wanted to find one of those since starting MD'ing(no luck so far)

Congrats Captn_SE on all your finds
HH


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Evolution

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Great finds as usual Dan. I really like that old key.
 

goldgrubber

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Re: Silver Coins, Gold Pocket Watch, Australian Large Cent, Buttons, Old Key, To

Very cool finds! Great key!
 

ModernMiner

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Re: Silver Coins, Gold Pocket Watch, Australian Large Cent, Buttons, Old Key, To

Dan,
You know I love silver as much as the next guy, but your relics and tokens take the cake. Fantastic digs, and a neat variety too. Congrats on that old pocket watch.
Good luck on you search for new spots. How could anyone turn that face down? :-* ;)
-MM-
 

Moonshadow

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Re: Silver Coins, Gold Pocket Watch, Australian Large Cent, Buttons, Old Key, To

WOW! Love those finds! Keep up the good work Captn! Love it, love it!

HH,
Moon
 

Ant

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Wow, what a wonderful assortment of finds Captain SE, just like we like them ;), along with the superb photographs :). You even managed a hard to find Gold pocket watch. I’ve only found parts of pocket watches. I’m still looking for my first. What a bunch of great finds Dan, keep it up Bro :).

HH and Good Luck 8).
 

civilman1

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Like Ant said...Great variety of find's Dan,silver is alway's a shoe-in for you.Congrat's on the gold and the other relic's as well.Look's like the East Coast weather for tommorrow is going to put alot of us out of commission for the weekend.Keep piling it up and we'll keep on looking.HH!!
 

vpone

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great finds as usual dan, the pocket watch is incredible !!!!!!
love those "unexpected" finds

we're still under snow here, with another big storm coming tommorrow :(

take care

kevin
 

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