I found this guy on a dig yesterday. By the markings "Alfred Benjamin & Co.," "New York," and "1879." I was able to determine that it is a clothing accessory from a clothier in New York (dug in VA) around the first decade of the 20th C.
Two questions... What is it, and secondly, everything I...
Dug this guy at a site today where I consistently find late 19th and early 20th Century items. Any ideas on what this could be (or be part of)?
Big thanks as always.
Dug this about a foot deep today.
It hit low 80s on my ATX Pro (just below silver). Besides being a doughnut, it has one small 1/8" inch spike on one side.
Best I can figure is some kind of horse tack, but any other idea or suggestions would be appreciated!
The creek isn't very substantial, but I have found a few scattered items up and down it. No coins yet, but I'm still holding out hope.
The periodic digging overtime is exactly what I'm doing. I've been grinding away at it for a few years now, but just recently stopped to wonder what kind of...
Thank you! There is a creek that runs about 75 yards behind it. Detecting the area immediately around it is next to impossible b/c of the amount of nails scattered around. I have done some digging and sifting, but have a had limited success. Mostly broken glass, broken plateware, and of course...