A few early coppers, Trade belt axe, military buttons.

[Aureus]

Did a few hunts in the last two weeks or so. Only a very small portion of my fields is harvested at this moment, so I don't really have many options as to the sites I can explore. But I still managed to pull a few good relics and coins.

One of my favorite finds is this tiny mid 1700's Trade belt axe, probably one of my earliest ones.




An other good relic was my first antler pipe. Looks to be carved from a deer antler? Couldn't be happier with this one as I love early pipes.



Than an other good one, my 3rd anthropomorphic clay pipe.



A few coins in ''fields'' condition. Two US large cents (1827-1840), Wellington Halfpenny 1814 and Lower Canada 1837




My first Temperance medal. Struck in 1849 for the Father Theobald Mathew tour of the USA



Two military Victorian buttons from 1850's-1860's

Officer's British Militia



And Canada Militia



Some musket flints (got 7 in all, only 3 in the pic)



Lead soldiers, probably late 1800's



Many more finds that I unfortunately didn't get the chance to take a clear pic of or gave away to the land owners.

Getting anxious about the possibility of the late harvest yet again this year. Lots of rain in the forecast ...


Thanks for the comments.

 

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[CRUSADER]

The British Militia Button has a pre-Victorian Crown, but I can't find a reference that dates it properly(don't have the right books).

 

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[Aureus]

The British Militia Button has a pre-Victorian Crown, but I can't find a reference that dates it properly(don't have the right books).

Thanks for the info. It's a two piece, so I assumed early Victorian.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks for the info. It's a two piece, so I assumed early Victorian.

It might be one of those odd ones that break the rules/on the transition period. Looks to be a 1830s (William)??

 

[jt101319]

Nice job!

 

[Aureus]

It might be one of those odd ones that break the rules/on the transition period. Looks to be a 1830s (William)??

Very possible considering the site it's from.

 

[Aureus]

Great recoveries. I like the ax best!

That one is one of my favorites!

 

[Inspector]

Awesome hunt & recoveries, there is nothing not to like but the are & pipe are on top & very nice coin saves, congrats & HH & great pictures too

 

[alaskaseeker]

Outstanding finds for sure...

 

[Aureus]

What an excellent variety of finds! I love that antler pipe and the gun flints!

Thanks Wildcat1750. It's my first antler pipe. Never even heard of them before finding it.

 

[Aureus]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks Digger RJ

 

[Aureus]

I have to say you are one of the most productive detectorists on this forum. Keep it up! Gary

Thanks Gary

 

[Wildcat1750]

Thanks Wildcat1750. It's my first antler pipe. Never even heard of them before finding it.

You're welcome, Aureus. I never even heard of them until I read your post!

 

[Aureus]

I really like the pipes and the axe is a beauty and should clean up real nice. The coins came out of the ground in nice condition as well. Great outing. Congrats

Thanks Hawks

 

[Aureus]

I forgot to mention the trade axe. That thing will probably look incredible once you clean it up. The temperance token is cool too!

Thanks xcopperstax. I will be building an electrolysis tank pretty soon, lots of axes and cannon balls to clean.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Killer finds!

 

[Aureus]

You got some very cool finds there Aureus. I don't recall ever seeing an antler pipe posted before. That is quite a nice find.

Thanks Jeff. Same for me, first time I see one.

 

[Aureus]

Great coins and relics ! Nice condition for them as well !! I haven't seen musket flints like that posted here I don't think ..

Thanks Argentium. Those are my first black colored flints.

 

[Aureus]

I love the pipes you have been finding, the coins, buttons and other relics aren’t bad either, jk! Congrats

Thanks pa-dirt_nc-sand

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

You never fail to impress with the quality of finds you make Anton!

Here I'm happy to have a day like today where I found one token.

Love those musket flints too,
Dave

 

[Aureus]

Amazing jobs on the old coppers. I gotta do some research around here and see if there are any fields that have been continually planted going back to the mid-1800s. That's about as early as we get.

It's all about the context in which you're hunting. When I hunt in Europe i do get Roman or Medieval finds but late 1700's coins and relics over here are no less special to me when I find them.