An epic day...for a Rookie

[Btoots]

Well, I took a trip to Warren Center PA. this week and dug(which was a complete nightmare) I feel sorry for you northerners. It took 5 minutes to dig some holes with all the rocks and clay up there. I live in Fla. and can dig a hole 3 feet in the same amount of time Anyway, 4 Silver Roosies, an 1864 Ben Franklin token, Bosom whistle from the A.E. co. of Utica NY and all Sterling. Mother of Pearl knife, a Sterling silver woman's band, An Eagle Co. lock, 22 Wheats, 1943 Australian half penny, 4 flat buttons all about the size of a penny, beautiful carriage broach w/ sterling wheels, two brass bells two inches and heavy(not pictured), two silver plate spoons, a no date Buffalo Nickel, and some other clad and junk. Also next to the lock is a piece from a gun I think, brass and broken but I did not bring it back so it's the only pic I have. Not bad for 2 hours work. I posted another button in the "what is it" forum since I have no idea what it is but it has a bull on it and is a bit larger than a quarter. One last thing, looking at the wheats, it blows my mind that they basically turned orange-red. Having never dug up north, do they all end up that color? They were also mostly fried. Could still read the dates but corroded as H*#L. Thanks for looking

 

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[ks coyote]

Looks like a very productive hunt. Congrats on some great finds.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Nice assortment of finds! Congrats! Silver is a sweet find.

The coins dug up here can come in an array of colors due to minerals, alkali, pollutants, etc in the soil.
These are clad quarters.

 

[cambria09]

Hello Btoots. Nice digs and yes we are blessed here in FL. BTW I think your Rookie status is over. Good luck tomorrow. C9

 

[NEPADIGGER7]

That carriage broach is awesome check for a makers mark you may have something there. Are you still in PA if so PM me well go digging. I'm self employed so I can tell the boss to go pound sand for a day or two.

 

[Johncoho]

Did you soak the wheats in vinegar. If you did that will make them the color you see. Nice finds anyway.

Well, I took a trip to Warren Center PA. this week and dug(which was a complete nightmare) I feel sorry for you northerners. It took 5 minutes to dig some holes with all the rocks and clay up there. I live in Fla. and can dig a hole 3 feet in the same amount of time Anyway, 4 Silver Roosies, an 1864 Ben Franklin token, Bosom whistle from the A.E. co. of Utica NY and all Sterling. Mother of Pearl knife, a Sterling silver woman's band, An Eagle Co. lock, 22 Wheats, 1943 Australian half penny, 4 flat buttons all about the size of a penny, beautiful carriage broach w/ sterling wheels, two brass bells two inches and heavy(not pictured), two silver plate spoons, a no date Buffalo Nickel, and some other clad and junk. Also next to the lock is a piece from a gun I think, brass and broken but I did not bring it back so it's the only pic I have. Not bad for 2 hours work. I posted another button in the "what is it" forum since I have no idea what it is but it has a bull on it and is a bit larger than a quarter. One last thing, looking at the wheats, it blows my mind that they basically turned orange-red. Having never dug up north, do they all end up that color? They were also mostly fried. Could still read the dates but corroded as H*#L. Thanks for looking

 

[sutphin]

HEY THERE BOOTS , THATS A LOT OF LOOT . COOL.

 

[RJ55]

Nice bunch of finds.

 

[digging440yrs]

Nice finds ! Nothing like good ole north eastern rock

 

[Btoots]

Nope John, just a bit of water so we could see the dates, thanks.

M

 

[Btoots]

Sorry NEP, left on Monday. If I had a nickel for every house I saw up there that was 100 years plus......

 

[cjon455]

great assortment of goods, I think the item in the top right is whats called a bosuns whistle or boatswains call

I was with vino earlier this year when he found one. heres his:
heres a link to it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boatswain's_call

 

[texjim]

Nice finds..

 

[thrifty76now]

Tremendous haul of great stuff you have unearthed,and all that in a two hour span. Amazing!!!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratulations on the very productive and varied recovery of items.

 

[Loco-Digger]

That's a good 2 hr hunt for anyone!!! Congrats, and I agree your not a rookie anymore.

 

[Ogre1190]

Dunno about the rest of you...but I'd like to hear WAAAY more about this Bosom Whistle!! Helluva hunt - Great job!!

 

[detectahead]

Nice! Really like the carriage broach

 

[46Wheat]

Agreed on the rock dilemma sometimes I think I should carry a electric jackhammer with me