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  1. #1

    Jul 2005
    Etrac
    269

    Silver Compass and Square

    Found this at an older (1900ish) farm house. I am guessing it is masonic. It has the marks of an anchor, lion, and lower case "e" on the reverse. Its a few mm larger than a quarter. Any info on the maker marks would be appreciated. Also found a 1927 SLQ, a couple of rosies and a dozen wheaties. There is about 4 or 5 acres of land and this was our first trip out there, so plenty of hunting left. My hunting partner also popped out a 1941 Walker and a 1952 Franklin. Two first for him.




  2. #2
    us
    Jan 2012
    West Virginia
    bounty hunter II / whites classic Id
    319
    5 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Very nice, Masons would love to see that pin. Nice coin as well. Looks like the farm is a good one.

  3. #3

    Sep 2004
    3,598
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    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    hi nice piece of silver. Made in the "UK Birmingham 1904 by William Aitken"

    tinpan


  4. #4

    Jul 2005
    Etrac
    269

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Quote Originally Posted by tinpan
    hi nice piece of silver. Made in the "UK Birmingham 1904 by William Aitken"

    tinpan

    Thanks Tinpan, I was thinking 1905, but forgot to figure in 1900.

  5. #5
    us
    Oct 2011
    369

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    If your buddy doesn't want the Franklin, I'll take it off his hands.

  6. #6
    us
    Nov 2010
    California
    Bounty Hunter Tracker IV
    459
    5 times

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    What a good day's finds! I'm looking forward to seeing what else emerges as you folks explore that big plot of land, it's bound to be good. HH Andi

  7. #7
    Charter Member
    us
    Oct 2006
    Millbrook, AL
    MXT
    226
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Nice, great marks..!
    “It's easier to resist at the beginning than at the end. ”
    - Leonardo da Vinci

  8. #8
    us
    Jun 2011
    Oklahoma
    White's XLT
    1,889
    24 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    that masonic thing is very cool. congrats!

  9. #9
    gb
    Nov 2007
    789
    2 times

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Definately a Masonic jewel, with the hall marks of my home town Birmingham UK

  10. #10
    us
    Apr 2009
    Horse Cave, Ky
    Teknetics T2 System 11" DD coil
    1,183
    1 times
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    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Awesome finds!! Love the masonic thing! Hey I was given this website when I found some WW2 Captain bars with very similar prints on the back. This may give you an idea of how old it is. Hope it helps!!

    http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/date_letters.html
    Total so far ($0.70)

    War Nickels- 1
    Shield nickels-
    Mercury Dimes-
    Rings- 1
    IH Pennies- 1
    Skeleton Keys- 1

  11. #11
    Charter Member
    us
    Jan 2012
    Montana
    White's MXT
    734
    35 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Nice finds! Old digger.

  12. #12
    us
    Oct 2010
    Cincinnati, OH
    Tesoro Silver uMax & Garrett AT Pro
    525
    3 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    great finds!

  13. #13
    Charter Member
    us
    Jan 2011
    Dalton,Ga.
    Whites MXT, Garrett AT Pro
    710
    13 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    I am a Mason,and that is Beautifull!!!! Would love to find something related to the craft myself. HH
    Greg

  14. #14

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Quote Originally Posted by tinpan
    hi nice piece of silver. Made in the "UK Birmingham 1904 by William Aitken"

    tinpan

    http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...,450776.0.html
    Dad got a ring by the same maker & date only a few weeks ago
    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

  15. #15
    us
    PikesPeakMetalDetecting.com

    Dec 2006
    Pikes Peak Region
    Whites MXT, Excal 10", Pin Pointer Pro BackUp: Garrott Ultra 1000 & Ultra 350
    278
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Wow! It looks like you guys found a great spot. The coins alone are worth it...but the masonic piece would be a real dream come true. I cant wait to recover a masonic piece that is half as cool! Keep up the Good work...I look forward to seeing what else you guys pull ouy of there. Congrats once again!



    MJ
    PikesPeakMetalDetecting.com

  16. #16
    us
    Jan 2012
    Snellville, Georgia
    G2
    211
    Metal Detecting

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Nice find
    HH,
    Ken in Georgia

  17. #17

    Feb 2008
    294

    Re: Silver Compass and Square

    Very nice finds!

 

 

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