Whistle Stop Finds: Silver!

[steelheadwill]

I was able to locate a foundation using a map overlay feature.
Spotted the apple trees & Rhubarb patch, knew I was close.
then a square well first one seen...
It is on a hill right beside some old RR tracks, and I mean right next to them.
mostly so full of tangled briars, it's inaccessible without bodyarmor.
There's a small grassy clearing (picnic area?), and the spots the deer cleared around the apple trees. I still lost a pint of blood
Apparently, someone was in the habit of taking flatware from a prestigious local hotel.
I think I found 6 spoons here,
best find, Aluminum 'Midol' box with coins inside
Two wheats, two Silver war Nickels, and a worn 1917D merc. (my last merc was an Xfine
1916 without the D )
My first buffalo nickel with a date.. (not in the box)
Anyway, a new site found, I'll get back there later in the season with brushpants
& see if I can pull anything else.
Does anyone have idea of what the inscribed brass thing might be?
Unfinished furniture trim? keyhole scribed, but uncut... design looks older than the other finds, it is slightly curved.
Thanks for looking! HH all

 

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[steelheadwill]

Also Bell, soldier, and 3 whatsits, anyone know what the round thing is ? How about the oval thing, would think barrette, but the soldered attachment marks are wrong.
don't know what the hinged ring is either
Thanks again!

 

[The Patriot]

you come up with some great variety of finds there..always enjoy reading your post

 

[lost crow]

The spoon man strikes again. Nice finds Herbie.

 

[Felinepeachy]

OMG WELL DONE!!!! Those are great finds.

 

[worldtalker]

Herbie,That big ring is for a bulls nose,found one 1 1/2 months ago! Yours is WHOLE,NICE SPOT MAN!!!!!!!!

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks All! Gotta love this Diggin Thing
Chris, I've seen people wearing those

 

[poppy in pa.]

Nice research- looks like a promising location The Q.M.C. i beleive is early 20th century military. It stands for Quarter Master Corps. WTG. on a great new hunting spot. poppy

 

[JUNKYARD DOG]

Fantastic finds, get you a machette and go to town, got to be more in there. take care and good luck. JYD...

 

[menotomymaps]

Darn great relics!

 

[CRUSADER]

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=10699&cat=all
Its an 18th C keyhole escutcheon. What is odd is the keyhole is marked out but not cut out, interesting.

 

[steelheadwill]

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=10699&cat=all
Its an 18th C keyhole escutcheon. What is odd is the keyhole is marked out but not cut out, interesting.

Thanks all!
Crusader,
Apparently The site has been occupied a long time, (relatively)
The research is appreciated,
I thought the piece looked like it has some age, craftsman interrupted, or .....
something. another mystery

 

[HuntNdig]

very nice finds!

 

[CRUSADER]

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=10699&cat=all
Its an 18th C keyhole escutcheon. What is odd is the keyhole is marked out but not cut out, interesting.

Thanks all!
Crusader,
Apparently The site has been occupied a long time, (relatively)
The research is appreciated,
I thought the piece looked like it has some age, craftsman interrupted, or .....
something. another mystery

research, not needed, just found a link so you can see something similar. I find loads of pieces, not many whole, as the plough breaks them up.

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks for finding an approx date & info

 

[VOL1266-X]

Herbie, a New Hampshire Hare couldn't hunt in there. You were right when you told me to wait for this post concerning spoons. You have recaptured your "Spoonbill" Will label. Cru knows his stuff and it is perplexing as to why it's a false lock cover. You have enjoyed a great year hunting Herbie that you will look back on as being one of your best. HH, Quindy.

 

[steelheadwill]

Herbie, a New Hampshire Hare couldn't hunt in there. You were right when you told me to wait for this post concerning spoons. You have recaptured your "Spoonbill" Will label. Cru knows his stuff and it is perplexing as to why it's a false lock cover. You have enjoyed a great year hunting Herbie that you will look back on as being one of your best. HH, Quindy.

Thanks Quindy
pix are mostly of clear areas. look to the right of the apple trees (2nd pic) to see what most of it is like
Machete and brush pants will be a big help on my return trip, was wearing shorts & tee shirt, got home with blood soaked socks
Do watcha gotta do
Poppa, thanks for the info on the QMC spoon,
tied a label with the info on that piece
Best Digs All

 

[JW15]

Very nice variety of finds Herbie! Love the button/brooch thingy.

 

[saltyshark2002]

Looks like you had another good day,I am going out of state this weekend i hope to get in a hunt in the Westerly,Rhode Island area on Saturday

 

[CoilFisher]

You found a time capsule!
Dont fall in that well!
Awesome finds man! Simply superb!