Thursday and Good Friday Finds! Lots of Relics!

[Wes-N-VA]

Well I made a two day hit here in Eastern Virginia since the weather got cold again. This is most likely the last field hunt because the crops are going in faster than I can swing my detector across the fields trying to stay ahead of the Green Deere. I hit two spots, one was a 1655 house-site and campsite for many troops from colonial days throught the Civil War. The other site was my 1801 site that gave up some wonderful goodies. I hope you enjoy the many relics from Virginia's past!

1655 SITE:

1801 SITE:

 

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[Wes-N-VA]

Bottom pictures are the 1801 site, plus the door lock. Sorry about the order?

 

[Vino]

Wow..nice saves..looks like you had a lot of fun....love that eagle button. ..that would of had me jumping up and down...

 

[beez0404]

No idea what it is/was, but for some reason I'm drawn to the piece with the initials J.W.K. on them. I would be tickled to death to have a day like that. Very nice finds.

 

[blugotti1]

sweet finds!!

 

[Mach1Pilot]

I can see you had a great two day hunt right there.... Nice buttons.

 

[Wes-N-VA]

It is actually the intials of the son whose father built the 1801 house. Now, my only thought is some sort of silver money clip?? It was a great find and the landowner loves it because it is a direct link back to the original owners of the home. The current home owners have tours during the spring and summer months. We have created a virtual map of where all the relics have been found and we will have them on display during this time. They are going to hold a special day so the county historical society can come over for a visit/tour and me, my uncle, and good friend Bill will be on site to talk about them. Awesome stuff for the hobby!!

 

[parsonwalker]

Man - just killer! Nice job . . .

 

[Eagle101]

Congrats on the finds!!! I found the same ornament of the girl with wings about 2 years ago bottle digging on an old farm. Do you have any clue what it is? I think it's a hood ornament to an old tractor but I'm not sure.

 

[Eagle101]

Here's the one I found.

 

[thecolonel]

When I was stationed at Ft. Gordon in Augusta, Ga back in 1981, we were taking a break from our field exercises and as I sit on a birm of soil, I noticed a huge load of chinese coins coming out of the hill. Very similar to your first photo. I am talking hundreds of coins. We were told not to touch them. I managed to take a few. They made it back to Massachusetts but now are since lost. It was a hoard for sure. They were green with tarnish. What a sight to see.

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds Wes! Thanks for sharing...

 

[StormSurge]

Wes, send me an email with the details on the tour. If I'm able to make it I'd love to see the history that y'all saved and take the tour.

 

[Wes-N-VA]

Here's the one I found.

One thing is for sure, we have the same piece. My only guess is a radiator cap ornament, hood ornament, etc... I will say that we found a lot of Model T Ford bushings in this field so it could be something along those lines? Funny how our two pieces are identical. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Wes-N-VA]

Wes, send me an email with the details on the tour. If I'm able to make it I'd love to see the history that y'all saved and take the tour.

I will keep you posted Barry!!!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Nice variety of finds Wes that span a considerable period of time. Glad you were able to get in a little hunting time as things are shutting down pretty quickly now as you know.

 

[HomeGuardDan]

Nice stuff Wes - love the militia button and the Chinese coin. Those coins have been popping up a lot lately in SE VA colonial sites.

 

[TheSleeper]

I know this is an old thread but what you and Eagle101 have found are old Packard hood ornaments, I believe around 1940 or so.

 

[fever87]

Fantastic finds Wes! Congrats!

 

[relicmeister]

What a great collection of relics. rich site.