1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

[ModernMiner]

1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

My Saturday hunt was shortened to only 4 hours due to rain. We need rain BAD, so I'm happy we got some.
I started out hitting pasture #2 this morning and only finished half of it so far. I hit an area that seemed to be a CW relic hotspot.
Two CW bullets, chunk of lead, harmonic reed, and an iron piece that I am hoping can be ID'd as a CW relic too.
I wanted to cover other areas too, so I moved into the woods for awhile, pulling up a few buttons and a Big Frosty bottle.
I could see the sky getting dark, so I hit the yard around the house last.
Not a great day, but not too bad. The IH was frosting on the cake!
Here are my finds today:

*1891 IH (front yard)

*"London Colour Superfine" 18mm flat button (woods)

* Two CW bullets , lead chunk, and harmonica reed. (pasture)

*Unknown iron piece. Is this a CW gun tool? I swear I've seen something like this posted before on TN as a gun tool. Any idea?

*Oval buckle. (front of house)
Is this Colonial era?

*Wm. Rogers silver spoon (back yard)

* "John F. Kennedy" rose tag. He will be missed.

*"Big Frosty" bottle with "Hutaff" on the bottom. (woods)
Any idea on the age of this one?

Thanks for looking.
Hope you all did well this weekend.
-MM-

 

[vision quest]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

WOW!! Looks like you hit everywhere but IN the house. Nice finds, hope someone can help with the ID.

 

[Kas]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

That place just keeps giving it up MM. Big Frosty-Rootbeer. Age, I don't know.

Nice IH and relics.

We're finally hunting up here in Ohio. Had a good couple days myself.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

That place just keeps giving it up MM. Big Frosty-Rootbeer. Age, I don't know.

Nice IH and relics.

We're finally hunting up here in Ohio. Had a good couple days myself.

Thanks. I'm glad to see you guys are finally able to MD. You took a beating on the white stuff this winter.
Looking forward to seeing your posts.
-MM-

 

[Codes]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

I just found one of those rose tags yesterday, except mine said Tropicana instead of J.F.K.

 

[Evolution]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Nice digs Doug. Lots of detail left on that IH.

 

[seger98]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Nice stuff Doug, but why can't it rain at night?

 

[B|lker]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Awsome, keep pulling them up.

I check for your newest post every night.

 

[SoreKneesDayton]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

What is it? Looks like a bent over trowel for putting grout down when installing ceramic tile.

SKD
WeDigohio

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Great finds, MM!!!
In the third photo, your whatsit looks like a horse curry comb
that has been bent.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Nice stuff Doug, but why can't it rain at night?

We are finally getting a well needed drenching here tonight. Lightning too. Oh Boy.
-MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Awsome, keep pulling them up.

I check for your newest post every night.

Thanks Bill.
Did you & Bob get out today?
I need another good silver fix. A Barber would do just fine.
-Doug-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

What is it? Looks like a bent over trowel for putting grout down when installing ceramic tile.

SKD
WeDigohio

SKD,
Would a grout trowel be made of copper and have the teeth on both edges?
-MM-

Great finds, MM!!!
In the third photo, your whatsit looks like a horse curry comb
that has been bent.

Thanks Ty. That make more sense to me.
-MM-

 

[Natman]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Nice going on the relics and IH Doug..it must be great to be able to keep going back to a place that big, taking your time and really enjoying the experience as you unearth so many pieces of history..glad you got rain but I also hope the rain doesn't last too long so you can get back out there.

Nat

 

[Mac232]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

I agree with the curry comb .

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Thanks everyone. It amazes me how I can go over that front yard TWICE, gridding it off, then still be able to hit on this IH just randomly swinging as I was walking to another area. Talk about luck!!!
-MM-

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

MM,

I don't think that's a CW gun tool. It might be CW era but I don't think we can tie it specifically to the CW. I'm SO glad to see more flat buttons coming up--that's a GREAT sign. Congrats on the CW bullets!

I don't think that buckle is Colonial...I don't recall seeing any with punched holes. I think it could be later--my hunch is 1880-1930 or so.

Nice digs, buddy!


-Buckleboy

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

That Colonial piece looks pretty late.. I have dug a bunch from later housesites.. circa 1880s... the best I could figure was some sort of brooch or pin.. like there was "something" in the opening.. I have rectangle, round and oval ones.. ?? Let me know if you get a positive ID..

MonkeyBoy

 

[Mike95inNJ]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

Nice finds. I think the CW tool thing could be a old horse bit without the rings on the ends. Just a thought. When I found this one the rings were still with it.
HH, Mike in NJ

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1891 IH , CW relics, & JFK Rose again!!!

MM,
I don't think that's a CW gun tool. It might be CW era but I don't think we can tie it specifically to the CW. I'm SO glad to see more flat buttons coming up--that's a GREAT sign. Congrats on the CW bullets!
I don't think that buckle is Colonial...I don't recall seeing any with punched holes. I think it could be later--my hunch is 1880-1930 or so.
Nice digs, buddy!

-Buckleboy

Thanks BB. I always appreciate your help on these old pieces. Finding those buttons out in the woods was a real thrill too. Like a needle in a haystack.
-MM-

That Colonial piece looks pretty late.. I have dug a bunch from later housesites.. circa 1880s... the best I could figure was some sort of brooch or pin.. like there was "something" in the opening.. I have rectangle, round and oval ones.. ?? Let me know if you get a positive ID..
MonkeyBoy

Thanks MB.
You could be right, this may be a brooch.
Have a great week.
-MM-

Nice finds. I think the CW tool thing could be a old horse bit without the rings on the ends. Just a thought. When I found this one the rings were still with it.
HH, Mike in NJ

Mike,
You the Man! That looks like exactly what I have, and I found it in the horse pasture. Thanks for the ID. Mine was pretty crumbly too.
This one will find a new home in my garbage can.
Thanks,
MM