Canadian bank token, IH, and relics afield 4/21

[Michiganne]

Today I hunted a field site (1873+ home site) that I've only hunted once, last summer during the drought. The home was gone by 1895 so there are not a ton of signals but I did see a bit of glass and ceramics today. Finally got a good steady signal (28/29 on the Explorer) and was hoping for a LC since I'm long overdue. Instead it was a holed Bank of Montreal half penny bank token, 1844. Not long after dug a decent IH, 1883, in pretty good shape since the field coins can take a beating from fertilizer. Also dug my first heel plate, several cutlery pieces, handle of a child's gun, a complete lantern knob, a crushed thimble, piece of a clay pipe, and three interesting buttons. One is shell, one porcelain, and the other is a two piece round button ...any info appreciated.
Beautiful day to be out!

Thanks for looking and HH,
Michiganne

 

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[Mackaydon]

Great finds !
Here's what the bank token once looked like:

Don...

 

[Tnmountains]

Wow. You had a great hunt and some nice old finds. That green patina on those field finds in just part of it. Nice heel plate as well. I bet that site has a lot to offer and it looks like you are finding it. Good luck and keep us updated.
HH
TnMtns

 

[cjon455]

nice finds, i like the token

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

The pipe piece indicates good age.

Hey a large copper is a large copper, and maybe one type you didn't have.

 

[Michiganne]

Wow. You had a great hunt and some nice old finds. That green patina on those field finds in just part of it. Nice heel plate as well. I bet that site has a lot to offer and it looks like you are finding it. Good luck and keep us updated.
HH
TnMtns

Thanks, TNMtns. The field is planted in alfalfa and it is tough to find a time to hunt it. The alfalfa is already starting to grow and there is a very small window between cuttings. I"ll try to hunt it again this year if possible.

HH