A relic kind of day

[fossis]

I went out today with 'Okie Hillbilly', & a young man who is just getting into detecting, we spent an enjoyable day in 60 degree, sunny weather, (snakes were even crawling), we had along his wife, little toddler son, & short-legged dog.
We went to an old foundation, hunted there, & around this big oak tree in a meadow, then we had a 'picnic' at a pond, then went to another old houseplace where the foundation & chimneys were all that were left.
Although nothing 'valuable' was found, we had a (Relic kind of day).
We ran out of daylight but had a 'fun relaxing day', & hope to return & finish later, & we probably will have a 'new member' sign up.
We found part of a horseshoe, little toy wagon bed, square nail, bolts, washer, (square), stove parts, spent bullet, brick that reads, Ft.Smith Arkansas, etc..........

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[Discrimination Dave]

Truly does sound like an awesome day to be out dirt fishing and looks like a fine place to be doing it. I hunt here in Osaka Japan and it is like I am trying to find a wide crack in the concrete and trying to find the shade of a power line pole all at the same time.

Ah memories of my prairie roots.
missem`

 

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[BuckleBoy]

Yes, that is a GREAT barrel tap there!

And don't buy for a second the theory that folks were too poor to lose anything of value. That type of wives' tale was started by the folks that were doing the Finding.

I always heard that about Kentucky--but you see the types of things I'm finding here. You just have to look in the right spots.

By the way--folks were always dropping or tossing out potentially valuable Relics even if they were poor.


Best Wishes and Congratulations on a nice hunt in a Beautiful spot.


-Buckleboy

 

[cooltone23]

Great finds! Sounded like a great day to swing that thang, lol. Glad to hear that it was a great day for hunting, and one that produced.

 

[phantomfinder]

WTG , Nice finds

 

[fossis]

Seems you had a great afternoon! Nice barrel tap and HH, Mike

Thanks Mike

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[fossis]

Truly does sound like an awesome day to be out dirt fishing and looks like a fine place to be doing it. I hunt here in Osaka Japan and it is like I am trying to find a wide crack in the concrete and trying to find the shade of a power line pole all at the same time.

Ah memories of my prairie roots.
missem`

We are very fortunate to have lots of 'wide open spaces' here.

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[fossis]

Yes, that is a GREAT barrel tap there!

And don't buy for a second the theory that folks were too poor to lose anything of value. That type of wives' tale was started by the folks that were doing the Finding.

I always heard that about Kentucky--but you see the types of things I'm finding here. You just have to look in the right spots.

By the way--folks were always dropping or tossing out potentially valuable Relics even if they were poor.


Best Wishes and Congratulations on a nice hunt in a Beautiful spot.


-Buckleboy

Yeah you're right, there is always something if we look hard enough.

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[fossis]

Great finds! Sounded like a great day to swing that thang, lol. Glad to hear that it was a great day for hunting, and one that produced.

Thanks

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[fossis]

There is one relic in your pile that I would have been pleased to find...it's an oldie too. 18th century barrel tap...intact too with the exception of the handle. That is a great find in my book!

What does one look for to determine it is a 17th century example, and not a later example?

The most telling characteristic is the part that sticks into the barrel. On an 18th century example it should resemble tree bark. Also, the little protrusion at the end of the spout...this is for hanging your cup and are not on later examples. I had found a nearly intact spigot at a very early site...see attached pics.

Good info about the 'spigot', I knew this place was really old, I found a (Sasparilla sign) above the fireplace when the house was still standing, sadly I didn't get it.

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[fossis]

WTG , Nice finds

Thanks,

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[Harry_Morant]

Looks like you had a great day out - well done!

 

[fossis]

Looks like you had a great day out - well done!

Thanks,

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[kdismuke1]

GREAT PICTURES AND FINGS.

 

[fossis]

GREAT PICTURES AND FINGS.

Thanks
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