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  1. Gun Port door Possible warship Long Island

    Yes. It does. I’m looking into that. Thank you
  2. Gun Port door Possible warship Long Island

    You have a point. I actually found three of them. I only could carry one out. I was rather far out and had a heavy load. The stove cover suggestion was interesting. Thank you
  3. Gun Port door Possible warship Long Island

    That’s interesting. Very possibly could be Thank you
  4. Gun Port door Possible warship Long Island

    Hello I found this possible Gun port hatch/door. It was pretty corroded. I have soaked and tapped it gently to reveal the initials (R W.) And at the bottom (No. 3) the markings are on the back. I broke the corner off but I have all of the pieces. It is 9” tall x 8” wide. It looks just...
  5. 18th Century Ship rigging??

    Probably less than 100 years old. This info is very helpful. Thank you
  6. 18th Century Ship rigging??

    For plowing! Correct? That’s amazing I didn’t even think of that. I bet that’s it. Thank you.
  7. 18th Century Ship rigging??

    Hello Just found this in an area where I found a 1723 Halfpenny, two identical Pewter buttons, two early 1800 buttons and other iron. I have cleaned this pretty much down to the iron finish. Took pictures just after final white wine vinegar bath. Please let me know what you think. It is...
  8. SPANISH SILVER ! 2 REALE 1782 (Long Island)

    Hopefully for you it’s replaced by lots of GOLD!! Lol
  9. SPANISH SILVER ! 2 REALE 1782 (Long Island)

    I found a 2 REALE 1782 (holed) in Long Island. I’m still amazed.
  10. SPANISH SILVER!!!!! 2 REALE FOUND IN LONG ISLAND, NY

    I can’t believe I found a 2 Reale in Long Island !1782
  11. 19th century Two piece Button

    Thank you. It’s been great to finally start finding some old relics.
  12. 19th century Two piece Button

    Wow. That’s a lot of good info. Thank you. I did find my Dandy Button About 15 yards away from this Button. About another 20 yards away from where, in March, I found a 1865 2 cent piece. So your date seems very possible.
  13. 19th century Two piece Button

    Thanks for your input. I think the design on the front is a thistle. Not sure what , if any, the significance is.
  14. 19th century Two piece Button

    Hello I just found another button at my current dig location. I think it is Civil War era. “ Extra Treble Stand”. Is what I think it says on the back. It is magnetic. So not silver,gold or copper. Does anyone know what time period This would be from?
  15. Revolutionary Dandy button/ Tombac button?

    Thank you for your response. This is actually my first Dandy Button. I found a 4 hole button from possibly Civil War and a jacket button from U.K. Dating to early 19th century. Thanks again!
  16. Revolutionary Dandy button/ Tombac button?

    Thank you. Very exciting. I appreciate your response
  17. Revolutionary Dandy button/ Tombac button?

    That’s more what I was thinking too. It fits the criteria for EARLY 19th Century. Like you I’m not up to date on buttons. I’ve only dug 3 significant buttons since starting detecting. Thank you!
  18. Revolutionary Dandy button/ Tombac button?

    Hello I believe I have found either a Dandy or Tombac button. I believe it’s Brass. It has an intact shank on the back. If anyone has input on the age , please let me know. Thank you
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