Western Union Calling

[comfyinvermont]

Got out to a new field that surrounds a cellar hole of an old early 1800 home. There are about 20 acres of fields around the area that I have not touched yet. I have been scouting out some new areas for when my brother Rick (detectodude) comes out for our annual Brothers and Others Spring hunt in two weeks.

I was only able to spend about two hours there today, so I was not doing patterns but just checking around to see if there was anything out in these fields at all. And there was!! Found a couple of musket balls, an iron horse harness buckle, two small buttons, a 1902 Indian Head Penny and a great Western Union uniform button. The back is marked W.U. Tel. Co. W.B. Co. NY. This would indicate Waterbury Button Co. between 1856-1880. Not terribly valuable but in nice shape with some of the guilt still on it, and a nice piece of history.

This spot will definately be on the agenda for the Spring Hunt...Lance

 

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[lancemxt2006]

nice finds... that button is in pretty good shape.

good luck when you get the chance to go back...

Take it easy, Lance

 

[northeast hunter]

Nice to see your getting out lance..That button is in great shape..
nice Indian..keep at it. H H

 

[civilman1]

I think that's what it's all about..history..and to be able to share it with other's.Great lookin find's,My kinda stuff.HH!!

 

[trk5capt]

LANCE, Some Interesting Finds, Congrats. Good Hunting. trk5capt...

 

[Moonshadow]

That site sounds really promising.....Keep up the great work!

Happy Hunting,
Moon

 

[Nana40]

I know you are looking forward to hunting with your brother and it looks like you have found a great site to go to! Very nice finds Lance!

Nana

 

[tsgman]

Good job Lance, I will look forward to seeing the finds you guy's make from your spring hunting. Tsgman

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Comfy,

very nice artifacts.

That Western Union Button is top shelf, don't
matter the value.

Looks like you found another good spot for
the family hunts this year.

Any chance we could be related

have a good un..........

 

[Southcacalaky]

Nice finds, HH Art...

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice finds Lance! And by the way, nice article in the W&E last month! HH, Mike

 

[vic910]

I can't believe it's already been a year since the last brothers hunt!!! Nice finds and it looks like a great spot for both of you to hit. I can't wait to see what comes out of it!

vicki

 

[Mona Lisa]

I can't believe it's already been a year since the last brothers hunt!!! Nice finds and it looks like a great spot for both of you to hit. I can't wait to see what comes out of it!

vicki

I was thinking the same thing, Vicki.

Don't clean up all those fields before your bro gets here, lance. Nice button, by the way!

 

[DetectoDude]

Another fine job Lance looks like the Spring hunt will be exciting also. I just want you to remember the year is still young so many things are yet to be found this year. So sharpen up your digger and charge your batteries, and may you have the best year yet!

 

[Burdie]

I am your long lost brother. Where do I meet you to go hunting? Good finds! Burdie