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Jul 09, 2009, 09:16 AM
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Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Spent 1 hour on the Thames Foreshore. Only used my eyes & a flat stone to scrap in the mud.
This is only my 2nd proper search & I got a broken hammered  Great feeling to find it with eyes only & bumps the total up a bit this year.
Lots of Elizabeth I period hand made pins  (including my largest one found)
An 1837 'To Hanover' medallion of Victoria. 
Lots of typing blocks.
And a small piece of Gold....
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Jul 09, 2009, 09:44 AM
#2
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
How cool is that  1 hour hunt without detector and all this to show 
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:13 AM
#3
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
You have rediscovered a stone age metal detecting method. Good on ya.
What is that gold thing?
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:16 AM
#4
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:18 AM
#5
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
 Originally Posted by Sonny Cancún
What is that gold thing?
I have no idea, other than a piece of jewelry.
If you look how many pins I found in a small area & times that by 10, thats how many iron nail were about (piles of them everywhere). Maybe you can see why a stone would be better than a detector in this case.
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:19 AM
#6
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Originally Posted by RPG
Why do you metal detect?  Buy a sifter. 
Nice eye finds. 
Randy
I was thinking about a sifter, its a common tool of the river hunter. Its just difficult to carry to the office 
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:21 AM
#7
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Those are some cool finds. Congrats!
 RR
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:25 AM
#8
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Proof positive that you Englanders have it good. 
Nice hunting, Cru!
Kirk
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:28 AM
#9
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Originally Posted by Kirk PA
Proof positive that you Englanders have it good.
Nice hunting, Cru!
Kirk
Your not wrong, I only wish I could dig more than the 3.5 inches that my permit allows. But its well guarded by the Mudlarks.
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:36 AM
#10
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
You can only dig 3.5" on riverbanks? The fields aren't the same?  That is one thing I am thankful for in America...we can dig however deep we want.
Keep the passion high!
Kirk
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:42 AM
#11
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Originally Posted by Kirk PA
You can only dig 3.5" on riverbanks? The fields aren't the same? That is one thing I am thankful for in America...we can dig however deep we want.
Keep the passion high!
Kirk
This By-Law only exist on the River Thames (I believe), it because of the amount of wealth that can be found. The interest in money & the longest standing club (mudlarks) with routes in the Victorian period, means its well protected. They have a close relationship with the British Museum & many of the clubs finds are some of the best in their display. So the Govt protects their rights to dig. Its a closed shop & no-one can enter the club without years of waiting.
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Jul 09, 2009, 10:47 AM
#12
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Damned mudlarks. 
WONDERFUL finds. 
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Jul 09, 2009, 11:04 AM
#13
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Well stone the crows
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Jul 09, 2009, 11:50 AM
#14
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Originally Posted by CRUSADER
Originally Posted by RPG
Why do you metal detect? Buy a sifter.
Nice eye finds.
Randy
I was thinking about a sifter, its a common tool of the river hunter. Its just difficult to carry to the office
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Jul 09, 2009, 11:53 AM
#15
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Neat stuff! Looks as if you're onto a "shore" thing!
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Jul 09, 2009, 12:16 PM
#16
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Nice hunt with only eyes and a flat stone. How long were you busy to find so much?
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Jul 09, 2009, 12:47 PM
#17
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
 are those 'things' made of lead or steel?Looks like maybe parts of a typewriter or steel dies..
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Jul 09, 2009, 12:49 PM
#18
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
looks like a great day of hunting !!!
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Jul 09, 2009, 02:31 PM
#19
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
Originally Posted by WOODY50
Nice hunt with only eyes and a flat stone. How long were you busy to find so much?
1 hour.
Originally Posted by Mr.Jody
are those 'things' made of lead or steel?Looks like maybe parts of a typewriter or steel dies..
Not sure but they are printing blocks from when they printed papers etc..
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Jul 09, 2009, 02:33 PM
#20
Re: Old Finds using a Stone!.......
trust you to get a hammered in that situation 
Who needs Cartwheel Pennies anyway?
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