1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

[ModernMiner]

1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

I recently received permission to detect at an 1818 house & soybean fields. I stopped by after work today for a few hours.
I think this place has been hit before because it sat vacant for a long time and I found no silver. The wheats are 1917, 1918, and three from the 1950's. Also dug an 1800's flat button with "Plated" back mark.
I am looking forward to gridding off the soybean fields for some old coins. In the field is where I dug this 188? IH.
I was happy to dig this little lead CW soldier too. Nothing spectacular, but I'm sure there will be more.
Have a great weekend,
MM

 

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[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

MM Yank soldier is very cool with some of his original paint intact. Shame it was KIA. Looks like someone was a sharpshooter with a 22 . Like the pics and finds .

 

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[ModernMiner]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

You may not think they were great finds, but I would take that assortment any day of the week. I especially love that lead soldier and engine.

Thanks Spartacus,
This was a variety of goodies at least.
-MM-

Hey Doug,
Good to see you haven't lost your sense of humor.
as always, fine diggs.
Thanks for sharing.

Thom

Thanks Thom,
Even at 50 I haven't lost my sense of humor, and never will. That's why I only look 20.
Have a good one buddy,
Doug

Good finds there Doug!

Thanks Joe.
Looking forward to your next post. That Coke carrier was a cool find.
-Doug-

Hey Doug,

Is that a Tootsie toy Switch engine
What a wonderful find if it is.
Haven't deen one that nice since I was ...
(much younger than you) LOL
thought I would give it up eh...
Not here pal... LOL

Thom

Thom,
That was a 1978 Lesney (England) toy. It was in great shape too. I thought it was going to be a recent toy.
-Doug-

That soldier is SO KEWL!!! Congrats on all those finds and good luck on the return!!


Nanners

Thanks Nanners from Bammers.
That soldier is by far one of my favorites. It will look good in my display.
Have a fun time in your garden,
Doug

Great finds, Doug!!!

That soldier is excellent, especially with the caption!

I agree with Old Dog - that little train engine, while not real old is pretty neat!

Thanks KD,
That caption came to me so easily.
-Doug-

Nice finds. I have seen those soldiers before. The one you have is suppose to be riding a horse and holding a sword. Looks like that place has potential.
Dman

Thanks Dman,
I may retry that are & see if I can come up with the missing pieces. Good luck with Q next time out. Make sure you stop frequently so he can rest.
-Doug-

Love the one legged Union soldier. So that is where that penny I shot years ago ended up. Looking forward to reading your 2010 posts Doug.
Chris

Thanks Chris,
I thought that was one of CKK's pennies. Keep those up in PA if you could. Send down some Colonials instead.
-Doug-

That little Yank looks like he has seen better battles.

He fought hard though.
-MM-

MM Yank soldier is very cool with some of his original paint intact. Shame it was KIA. Looks like someone was a sharpshooter with a 22 . Like the pics and finds .

Thanks CMD,
I remember in those days us kids had to actually go outside & find things to keep us entertained.
-MM-

 

[Gilligan]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Nice. Do you think the little guy was on a horse with a sword in his hand?
BC

Good guess BC. You could be right.
Your avatar looks familiar. I know a spot that looks like that in Wake County.
-MM-

Me too, but it is now part of a subdivision up off Honeycutt Rd, N. Raleigh

 

[cntrydncr1]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

love the soldier! I had a property like that and it took me several hunts before I started finding the good silver and other good relics. good luck

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Nice. Do you think the little guy was on a horse with a sword in his hand?
BC

Good guess BC. You could be right.
Your avatar looks familiar. I know a spot that looks like that in Wake County.
-MM-

Me too, but it is now part of a subdivision up off Honeycutt Rd, N. Raleigh

See, I knew it had legs. Smokin'!
-MM-

love the soldier! I had a property like that and it took me several hunts before I started finding the good silver and other good relics. good luck

Thanks CD.
I'm looking forward to many more visits.
-Doug-

 

[Curious The George]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Nice. Do you think the little guy was on a horse with a sword in his hand?
BC

Good guess BC. You could be right.
Your avatar looks familiar. I know a spot that looks like that in Wake County.
-MM-

funny, that looks like one of my spots in randolph co

Funny, that looks like one of my spots in Catawba county.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Cool looking soldier, Doug. Wonder how old it is? Someone wasted a perfectly good penny 1818 is a really old place. Hope you well at future hunts. May the coppers be waiting and plentiful

 

[allen]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

i want to find one of those lead soldiers !!!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Do one of you rebels have my leg! That's funny Doug.
No Baby yet partner I have been here waiting with the catcher's mit.
We will dig soon!
Your friends,
Mike and Maggie

 

[olekyground]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Awesome soldier! CONGRATS!

 

[artzstuff1]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Cool stuff,,,, yes they did a lot of amputations back then,,, ouch!!!!

art

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Cool looking soldier, Doug. Wonder how old it is? Someone wasted a perfectly good penny 1818 is a really old place. Hope you well at future hunts. May the coppers be waiting and plentiful

Thanks Ron,
I'm hoping to harvest a few coins from this new spot. Everyone else makes it look so easy.
-Doug-

i want to find one of those lead soldiers !!!

Your day will come big guy.
-MM-

Do one of you rebels have my leg! That's funny Doug.
No Baby yet partner I have been here waiting with the catcher's mit.
We will dig soon!
Your friends,
Mike and Maggie

Mikey,
Let's get going with that new baby, we have some detecting to do.
I've been busy myself trying to get a booth set up in a new antique store that just opened. Now I can sell my rusty nails and horseshoes.
I hope Maggie is doing well,
Doug

Awesome soldier! CONGRATS!

Cool stuff,,,, yes they did a lot of amputations back then,,, ouch!!!!

art

THANKS EVERYONE!!!

 

[Kyle PA]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Dug, even though you didn't strike silver, it doesn't mean there's none to be found. Keep on sweeping the grounds and you will be rewarded with something early. That soldier is sweet! He'll have a good home next to your other CW goodies!

Sir Kyle

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Dug, even though you didn't strike silver, it doesn't mean there's none to be found. Keep on sweeping the grounds and you will be rewarded with something early. That soldier is sweet! He'll have a good home next to your other CW goodies!

Sir Kyle

Thanks Kyle,
The house is 1818, so hopefully someone dropped a few coins back then. You can bet I'll be out there gridding off that soybean field.
Have a great week buddy,
Sir Doug of the Carolina's

 

[Tnmountains]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Fun post and nice finds. Good research and display. Have a great seasoN MM.
TnMountains

 

[jgas]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Hey Doug, the last time I found one of those schrader valves I found a Barber quarter and V Nickle... So you will grab some oldies from a place like that for sure. Good luck out there and keep sending that warmth back home jgas

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Oh lord Doug what am I gonna do with you...... Bringin Yankees back to life :P
Nice finds my friend, I really like the soldier very cool and good to see you still out and hittin it hard

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Fun post and nice finds. Good research and display. Have a great seasoN MM.
TnMountains

Thanks TnM.
-MM-

Hey Doug, the last time I found one of those schrader valves I found a Barber quarter and V Nickle... So you will grab some oldies from a place like that for sure. Good luck out there and keep sending that warmth back home jgas

Thanks Jgas,
A few coins into the 1800's would be great. That IH at least was a good sign.
-Doug-

Oh lord Doug what am I gonna do with you...... Bringin Yankees back to life :P
Nice finds my friend, I really like the soldier very cool and good to see you still out and hittin it hard

Sorry Josh, I couldn't resist.
You have been making some outstanding finds lately.
Congrats,
Doug

 

[nc-joe]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Congrats on the interesting finds Doug!

Oh and BC is from my neck of the woods.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1818 house - 1st attempt - IH & CW soldier

Congrats on the interesting finds Doug!

Oh and BC is from my neck of the woods.

Thanks Joe.
You mean that Deliverance neck of the woods?
Hope all is well,
Doug