Civil War Fort Finds Ink, Token, Buttons Up From the Depths.

[metalev4]

Was able to get out digging with my brother last weekend to a new rural fort site for some much needed silence and relic hunting. We stumbled into a little fire pit and while scraping the ink emerged from the side wall in mint condition. Later we sifted up a beautiful Kerosine/Lamp Oil Civil War token. I love the Gettysburg date and patriotic design. Although not rare in the east, its journey west would be a remarkable story. The pit also yielded a canteen stopper clay marble, belt keeper hammered flat, and a few other random iron finds. Later while detecting in heavy iron we popped out some nice brass including eagle coats and a nice infantry cuff. Epaulette pieces, suspender buckles and some bullets rounded out the hunt. Overall a successful start to the season. Thanks for looking and stay dirty.
-Ev

 

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[parsonwalker]

Oh my GOSH! Killer day in ANYBODY'S book!! All those BUTTONS. Heel plate . . . other good stuff . . . Congrats! I think that ink is SO cool. What letters were written from there, and delivered where?! Dang.

What state are you hunting in??

 

[basque-man]

That looks like an awesome hunt right there. Neat looking toke! congrats.

 

[Randyg12]

WOW! I'd kill to find those type of finds! Super finds and great pictures!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Wow that's a ton of great buttons, and I like that token. Looks like you guys had fun!

 

[Goldiver]

Wow you did great at that spot! Love the token and umbrella ink!

Steve

 

[trdking]

Wow you did great at that spot! Love the token and umbrella ink!

Steve

Great token. I have seen at least 5 variants of this. THis one is my fav next to the GW and my third is the NOT one cent

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[relic nut]

Looks like a great day. Also looks like a great spot. Congrats

 

[cjon455]

That's a nice variety of finds!, I really like that bottle!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Seems like you have a killer hunt Evan each time you visit that site. Can't believe that ink came out unscathed in that environment, and that token is incredible. That should be enough of a relic fix to keep you satisfied until the next outing, which hopefully will be soon.

 

[digging440yrs]

Super finds ! umbrella ink looks to be in real nice condition !

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs. WOW That's a bunch of finds.

 

[metalev4]

Thanks for all the nice comments. The ink bottle still has the cork in the bottom. Dry conditions and non mineralized soil definitely are kind to brass and glass.

 

[sutphin]

Boy that's a heck of a haul there ,vanzutphen

 

[metalev4]

Great token. I have seen at least 5 variants of this. THis one is my fav next to the GW and my third is the NOT one cent

Thanks, I found one of those "Not One Cent" tokens in a Civil War camp. I will look for it and post a pic.

 

[Steve in PA]

Great dig Evan! Congrats on the sweet token and the ink. Stay Dirty my friend!!

 

[metalev4]

Thanks Steve, hope to hunt with you again one of these days. I still want another shot at Coles Hill, a lot of glass left on that slope.. Good luck with the season.

 

[Bass]

Very successful on this hunt. Hope you get some more. Love that ink. Do you know if it has a pontil Mark on the bottom?

 

[metalev4]

Not pontiled, mid 1860s but one of my favorite bottles to dig none the less. Despite the size they are so often broken.