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

ModernMiner · Jul 6, 2009

Re: A few relics & I'm not LION

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

Gxray,
That is a good guess. I never though about that. :icon_scratch:

-MM-

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

Thanks Dman. Congrats to you & VOL also. :icon_thumleft:

-MM-

TnMountains said:
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

TnM,
Yep, that's the Mighty Tesoro Silver Umax.

It has been a great relic hunting machine for me over the years.
Thanks for the info.
As far as publicity, you can't imaging the the leads it has brought, and the ease of gaining permission to detect new properties now. It has helped not only me, but others in this hobby as far as the publics perspective on what we do. Now we can be viewed in a positive light, and not as land pirates which many property owners think of us as. :icon_thumleft:

-MM-

dfx willy · Jul 6, 2009

Re: A few relics & I'm not LION

congrats!! still waiting for my mag in the mail . ive been thinking of sending in a article to them what do you think sould i do something on the 1877 indian? willy.

jsandin · Jul 6, 2009

Re: A few relics & I'm not LION

That lion looks like a caricature of a person.

BuckleBoy said:
It only takes one scoop of dirt to change one's mind.

Well said, BB

COUNTRY GIRL · Jul 6, 2009

Re: A few relics & I'm not LION

What a super hunt! Let us know what you find out on that arrow head, I'm real curious. I really like your lion too, great shape!

Congrats on the article, you worked hard for it!

ModernMiner · Jul 6, 2009

Re: A few relics & I'm not LION

dfx willy said:
congrats!! still waiting for my mag in the mail . ive been thinking of sending in a article to them what do you think sould i do something on the 1877 indian? willy.

Willy,
It can't hurt to try. I would without a doubt be sending your 1877 IH in as an entry for the "Best Finds of 2009" edition.
There should be instructions in the mag when you get it. Super find!!!
-MM-

COUNTRY GIRL said:
What a super hunt! Let us know what you find out on that arrow head, I'm real curious. I really like your lion too, great shape!

Congrats on the article, you worked hard for it!

Thanks so much CG. :icon_thumleft:

-MM-