New spot, Very promising finds

[Tpmetal]

So I went and found a new cellar hole to hunt this weekend and spent a few hours checking it out. It will have to be hunted either late fall or early spring as the grass and such is too tall to really hunt in. Even though I couldn't get the coil close to the ground where I needed too, I found some really great larger targets sweeping about 4 or 5 inches above the ground. One was half an old bi tonged pith fork, neat small skeleton key, and the one I am really curious about almost looks as if it could be a buckle. It is ornate with some kind of hinged clasp on the back that would have had a purpose. anyone ever seen something like this? horse tack maybe? belt buckle?

 

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[K1DDO1979]

Nice! [emoji2][emoji106]

 

[against the wind]

Nice hunt,
Did you find the jewelry box that the key opens?? lol
Congratulations

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice stuff

 

[trdking]

Heck yeah, Swing that baby. Theres old coins there

 

[Tpmetal]

Heck yeah, Swing that baby. Theres old coins there

I'm hoping, can't wait till I can actually get a coil on the ground

 

[dirtlooter]

high hopes for sure

 

[sutphin]

NEET ITEMS AND DRAWER PULL.

 

[Tpmetal]

NEET ITEMS AND DRAWER PULL.

Thanks but it is not a drawer pull. If mounted to drawer, there would be no room to grab with fingers.

 

[b3y0nd3r]

That key is wicked fresh!

 

[sandchip]

So far, all that I can think of is some kind of ornate bathtub overflow cover, although that wouldn't explain the hinge looking part. Got to be something else...

 

[Tpmetal]

So far, all that I can think of is some kind of ornate bathtub overflow cover, although that wouldn't explain the hinge looking part. Got to be something else...

Yeah, all i can think of is some sort of buckle with that hinge thing. maybe for a cloak, or belt?

 

[Mzjavert]

It might be an old clip-on earring. Not positive as I would expect the center post to be rounded.

 

[Javadroid]

Nice relic haul, and I agree there's promise at your site. Keep us posted, and congrats!

 

[Tpmetal]

It might be an old clip-on earring. Not positive as I would expect the center post to be rounded.

Sorry forgot size reference. It is big and heavy, would tear your ear off if you swung your head too hard, its around 2.5 to 3 inch in diameter.

 

[Mzjavert]

Sorry forgot size reference. It is big and heavy, would tear your ear off if you swung your head too hard, its around 2.5 to 3 inch in diameter.

I thought it looked 1.5-2". Still big but heck I've seen earnings that size. Guess this also eliminates button cover.

I would think saddle concho but those are affixed by screw or rivet.

 

[scruggs]

Keep it up, no telling what all you will find there! You got a very good start!

 

[Seek Ye First]

Why wait? Just bring an industrial Flame Thrower on your next trip and have at it!!

 

[Tpmetal]

Why wait? Just bring an industrial Flame Thrower on your next trip and have at it!!

funny enough the thought of a controlled burn did occur to me, but its kinda next to a pine grove. haha

 

[Carolina Tom]

Whoa! Skeleton key. I really like them.

Best of luck to you sir!