Neat old compact

[Old Dude]

Hi all. Got out today in one of the parks in the area. Only found some clad and this compact. Every time I find one, I imagine it holding silver coins, lol. This was like the rest~~no coins! I got home and was about to toss it after showing it to the girlfriend, but when I scrubbed it a little bit with tap water and a toothbrush, I could see cursive writing on the back. I had to hold a flashlight so it would shine across the case. I can make out
To the best mother
In the world
With lots of love
Your son
_________________( a name not legible yet )

Pretty cool to find this close to Mother's Day. If anyone recognizes the case, please chime in. The case is 3 1/2 x 3 1/2. The front has a jeweled butterfly. Not positive on metal composition. Any suggestions for cleaning would be appreciated too. If no one has any to offer, I may try electrolysis. Thanks for looking and any reply.

 

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[cjon455]

Thats pretty cool!, personalized items r awesome

 

[Old Dude]

You probably know the park, Cjon. The one on 3rd Ave and Church St in Kingston.

 

[cjon455]

Yep, I know it. I scouted a ton of parks in the area. I think I have diggers ADHD lol cause every time I try a park and dig pulltabs n canslaw I keep thinking man i gotta get outta here lol

 

[Old Dude]

Lol. Some days that little voice tells me to go get some clad! Parks are good to take the edge off the digging urge.

 

[cjon455]

Absolutely, my clad pile isnt as big this year, ive been too stubborn parks r a good pressure free place that sometimes have hidden gems, heck last year I found a large cent and a silver roosie in kirby park of all places!

 

[Old Dude]

Now THAT is impressive! Kirby has to be the most hunted park in the area. I go there often myself.

 

[cjon455]

Heres the link of that day
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...ost-unbelievable-place-mystery-coin-also.html
pure luck, I was in shock myself

 

[Old Dude]

I replied to that thread and mention a park in Nanticoke that gave me my only Merc, lol.

 

[BDinutah]

That is a neat looking compact, especially with the inscription, it's amazing what the old parks will occasionally give up. thanks for sharing!

 

[Old Dude]

That is a neat looking compact, especially with the inscription, it's amazing what the old parks will occasionally give up. thanks for sharing!

You are certainly right. I had only hunted this park once before, but apparently I missed this. I am sure it had been in the ground several years.