A few hours at the Mill..

[SouthJerseyJim]

I finally found some time to get out and do a little digging after months of wishing I was! The heat didn't stop my friend Arty and I we hit an old mill site after 6:30 thinking the humidity would drop. NOPE. Lost 5 pounds in 2 hours beating around the bush and wound up with 4 buttons a strange token with and eagle and a banner with letters above it and what I think is my first Jew's Harp. But not a brass one. One made of steel or Iron. Arty wound up with a few buttons and some odds and ends. The pack of wild dogs didn't stop us either An intense moment of hearing them yelping and walking nearby in the pitch black with only an army shovel was scary. Found a button with a very strange shank. Was wondering if anyone could ID it. The floral button has a Kendrick backmark and dates to the 1830's. Also found 1 tombac. Mind you this site has been pounded but someone wasn't taking their time to hear those little chirps Heres some pics. Thanks for looking.

 

[peanut]

Nice finds! I really like the mouth harp.
Happy hunting
Matt

 

[Mr Tuff]

good hunt!! MR TUFF

 

[cntrydncr1]

good hunt Jim! I like the harp!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Nice saves Jim...That's a monster Jews harp twanger

 

[bstimely21]

nice finds and awesome button.

 

[artyfacts]

Had a great time at the mill with Jim, could of done without the dogs, great adrenalin rush. My DFX was sounding like the buttons were iron with no signagraph but the VDI was showing postive numbers. Goes to show, dig it all. The floral button is sweet. Let me know when your done with your Jews Harp lessons. Arty

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice Jews Harp, that's a big one! HH, Mike