A few relics & Im not LION

ModernMiner · Jul 4, 2009

A few relics & I'm not LION

HAPPY 4th everyone! :occasion17:

I got out yesterday with Bob (RWSNC) to the 1905 house again. Found a few relics, but no silver.

Here is an old picture of the family out on the lawn. This spot is where I found the 1913 Buff last week and this lion piece yesterday.

Also pictured is the recent issue of W & ET magazine that just came out. I was lucky enough to get my article on relic hunting in NC printed (page 39).
VOL & Dman also have a great relic hunting tips article in this issue (page 55).

The finds from yesterday are:
*Wheats- 1917 , 18, 33 , 45.

*LION figure - game piece?

*Eagle Lock Co. padlock (Found by Bob)

*Brass plate from an old level - says "Disston & Morss - Keystone Tool Works" (circa late 1800's)
Also pictured is another I found on the internet.

*Lantern piece - thumb wheel has "P & A Co. - Pat. 1.16.83 (1883) / 8.17.97 (1897)

*Pocket watch - "Robt. H. Ingersoll & Bro. - Pat. Jan. 01 (1901) , June 01.

*Metal arrowhead - Any idea of the age?

Thanks for looking,
MM

IronSpike · Jul 4, 2009

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Nice assortment of relics :icon_thumright:

Congrats on your W & E Treasure article. I'll read it as soon as the magazine arrives.

BuckleBoy · Jul 4, 2009

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That was a GREAT article in W&E. I just got mine the other day and had fun reading it today on my day off.

Congratulations,

Buckles

VOL1266-X · Jul 4, 2009

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More nice relics MM!! You have already collected enough relics at that site for another shadow box. The metal arrowhead is a puzzler unless it's the base for some type of yard game that was pushed into the lawn. Your article in W & E Treasures was well written and enjoyable to read. HH and happy 4th!!!

gibsondan · Jul 4, 2009

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I read your article in W&E Treasures. Really enjoyed it. That issue is one of the best I've read in a while. I really like it when they showcase detectorists...as opposed to wasting several pages talking about some empty ghost town. Thanks for sharing your hunt! Great finds!

ModernMiner · Jul 4, 2009

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IronSpike said:
Nice assortment of relics Congrats on your W & E Treasure article. I'll read it as soon as the magazine arrives.

Thanks IP.
I've been so busy, I honestly haven't even read it myself.

-MM-

Nick Pappagiorgio said:
Lish ,
Your such a ROCK STAR now ...
SOON we will have to buy a ticket to read your threads ...
OUTRAGEOUS ~ Nick

Thanks Nick.
I am willing to sell you the very first ticket too. Please send me $10 in unmarked bills. :tongue3:

-Lish-

BuckleBoy said:
That was a GREAT article in W&E. I just got mine the other day and had fun reading it today on my day off.

Congratulations,
Buckles

Thanks Buck.
It has been a great year for me in this hobby for sure. Maybe I've reach my peak already at such a tender age? :wink:

Looking forward to the IB's fall hunts. :icon_thumleft:

-Doug-

VOL1266-X said:
More nice relics MM!! You have already collected enough relics at that site for another shadow box. The metal arrowhead is a puzzler unless it's the base for some type of yard game that was pushed into the lawn. Your article in W & E Treasures was well written and enjoyable to read. HH and happy 4th!!!

Thanks VOL.
It's amazing how fast the relics build up. I may make a few more for the museum soon. I'm not sure yet if the owners of this 1905 house want anything or not. If not, they will go into the museum shadowbox since it is in the same town anyways.
That arrowhead is a puzzler for sure. I'll post it in the what is it section. :icon_thumleft:

Happy 4th,
Doug

jgas · Jul 4, 2009

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Nice article in the magazine Modern. Nice that you showed your city spirit with the shirt Laporte. Nothing like treveling west of where I am and driving past the old Republic in New Carlisle on my way to Rolling Prairie..Some good hunting grounds out there. Congrats on the recent finds and hello from the old neighborhood. jgas

ModernMiner · Jul 4, 2009

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jgas said:
Nice article in the magazine Modern. Nice that you showed your city spirit with the shirt Laporte. Nothing like treveling west of where I am and driving past the old Republic in New Carlisle on my way to Rolling Prairie..Some good hunting grounds out there. Congrats on the recent finds and hello from the old neighborhood. jgas

Thanks Jgas.
I had to where the "LaPorte" shirt for my Homies. :icon_thumleft:

My son & I just got back from LaPorte a few weeks ago. A visit to Home Cafe in New Carlisle is always a must do on our trips back.

I don't think they've changed that place since when we used to go there back in the 70's. :wink:

"Go Hoosiers!"
-MM-

BuckleBoy · Jul 4, 2009

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ModernMiner said:
Thanks Buck.
It has been a great year for me in this hobby for sure. Maybe I've reach my peak already at such a tender age?
Looking forward to the IB's fall hunts.
-Doug-

Nah. It only takes one scoop of dirt to change one's mind. :wink:

There is no such thing as a "peak" in MDing. We keep getting better, discarding strategies that don't work, and continuing ones that do. The only way one could experience decline in finds is if they stick to the same strategies and the same types of sites, even when those sites stop giving and the techniques stop working. Variety is the spice of life, and you have that quality in your digging even more than I do.

I can't wait for fall either. It will be the best fall window ever, I have a feeling. But there are still some sweaty summer hunts coming. I just posted one of them in Today's Finds.

Regards,

Buckles

garthbfan169 · Jul 4, 2009

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WTG MM nice relics!! Congrats on your article just finished reading it yesterday. Awesome!! :thumbsup:

ModernMiner · Jul 4, 2009

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gibsondan said:
I read your article in W&E Treasures. Really enjoyed it. That issue is one of the best I've read in a while. I really like it when they showcase detectorists...as opposed to wasting several pages talking about some empty ghost town. Thanks for sharing your hunt! Great finds!

Thanks Gibsondan. :icon_thumleft:

I agree with you on the ghost town section. I pretty much just skip past that section because all the ghost towns are out west.
The relic hunting articles are my favorites of course.
-MM-

garthbfan169 said:
WTG MM nice relics!! Congrats on your article just finished reading it yesterday. Awesome!!

Thanks GBF. :icon_thumleft:

I still need to read it myself.

-MM

ModernMiner · Jul 4, 2009

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BuckleBoy said:
ModernMiner said:

Thanks Buck.
It has been a great year for me in this hobby for sure. Maybe I've reach my peak already at such a tender age?
Looking forward to the IB's fall hunts.
-Doug-

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Nah. It only takes one scoop of dirt to change one's mind. There is no such thing as a "peak" in MDing. We keep getting better, discarding strategies that don't work, and continuing ones that do. The only way one could experience decline in finds is if they stick to the same strategies and the same types of sites, even when those sites stop giving and the techniques stop working. Variety is the spice of life, and you have that quality in your digging even more than I do.

I can't wait for fall either. It will be the best fall window ever, I have a feeling. But there are still some sweaty summer hunts coming. I just posted one of them in Today's Finds.

Regards,
Buckles

Thanks Buck.
Great way to look at it, and very much appreciated. I'm always looking for new adventures in this hobby, just like you and the IB gang.
I don't have your research or pinpointing skills when it comes to finding great hunting spot, like an old house that USED to be out in the middle of a 400 acre property. You IB guys & gals excel at that. :icon_thumleft:

Good luck this fall BB.

Off to go check out your latest post now.
-Doug-

jrsherman · Jul 5, 2009

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Nice finds MM, the arrowhead looks pretty neat, who knows?

Kyle PA · Jul 5, 2009

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Hey Dug,

I like that arrowhead relic. I wonder if it is a trade item?

We struck out today at the 1786 two reales farm. Oh well, we'll be heading to the 23-coppa field next weekend. Come on Fall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep sweeping like there is no tomorrow, buddy!

Kyle

ModernMiner · Jul 5, 2009

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KylePA said:
Hey Dug,

I like that arrowhead relic. I wonder if it is a trade item?

We struck out today at the 1786 two reales farm. Oh well, we'll be heading to the 23-coppa field next weekend. Come on Fall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep sweeping like there is no tomorrow, buddy!

Kyle

Thanks Kyle.
What time should I meet you guys next weekend at that coppa field? :icon_scratch:

Good luck & I'm sure you three gibbons will be uprooting a few more. :icon_thumleft:

Have a great week,
Dug

Dman · Jul 5, 2009

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Nice relics. I really like the lion. The arrowhead could be a trade arrowhead. Congrats on the article in W@E.

artzstuff1 · Jul 5, 2009

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Congrats,, that arrowhead is awsome,,,,thanks for the post,,

arthur

gxray · Jul 5, 2009

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The arrowhead might be from a weather vaine (sp)? , the arrow that points which direction the wind is blowing.

Old River · Jul 5, 2009

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Nice relics, Congradulations. HH......

Tnmountains · Jul 6, 2009

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Hey Modern Miner
Nice finds looks like a Tesoro in the picture? On your arrow hear try the Trade area and the artifact section. I am sure they will be happy to help you. Nice post and glad you are getting the publicity if that is what you seek. Kudos
TnMountains