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Yesterday after work, I headed to the 1830’s CW property again. I hunted about two hours until dark, and only worked a small area of the side yard. I decided to dig all iffy signals too this time (thanks Crusader), and did recover some great stuff that I normally may have passed up. I dug some oddball things too that I’m thinking may be a bit rare to find. Others I’m hoping are CW related.
I’ll be headed back on Saturday if the rain holds out.
Here’s my digs for Thursday. Any INFO or ID’s would be GREATLY appreciated.
*An old axe head. Not sure of the age, but I’m hoping it’s at least early 1900’s if not 1800’s.
Any idea of the age of this piece?
*A piece of lead shaped like a soldier on a horse. At first I thought it was just a piece of field/bullet lead. I didn’t notice what it was until I brought it home & rinsed it off.
It is made of soft lead, and the horse’s neck and head are thin, so I’m pretty sure it was not a factory made piece. I think it may have been handmade, and hopefully somewhat of a rare find. Could a CW soldier have carved this?
*Bullets: Asst’d bullets, one lead shot, and a “Peters Victor 20” (gauge) shotgun shell head. According to a website I found, this head stamp is circa 1887-1934!
*An old pin with the backing piece still on it.
*An old pin with decorative edge. I can’t quite make out the image in the center though.
*A misstruck old button with star like pattern. Very cool find I think. Too bad it wasn’t a mistruck coin.
*A 5-sided piece that may be a decoration of some sorts? Two clips on the back.
Any idea? CW?
*A round what’s-it that I’m hoping could have been part of a cannonball fuse. I am taking a wild stab with that guess, but it looks like it would have fit into a cannonball possibly. I have no idea though. Any guesses?
*An old wedding band that appears to be copper (?) yet is stamped “18K” inside. CW era I hope.
Any guesses?
*A small old decorative ring. Appears to be copper?
*A relic covered with rust. Looks interesting. There is a nice smooth metal inside as you can see, I am running it through electrolysis now, and will post an “after” picture if it is anything worth posting.
*Other relics: Pottery shards, piece of a spoon, toy play money. This play money gets me every time. Nothing like seeing a round coin in a hole, then realizing it is just pretend.
Thanks for looking & swing on!
-MM-
I’ll be headed back on Saturday if the rain holds out.
Here’s my digs for Thursday. Any INFO or ID’s would be GREATLY appreciated.
*An old axe head. Not sure of the age, but I’m hoping it’s at least early 1900’s if not 1800’s.
Any idea of the age of this piece?
*A piece of lead shaped like a soldier on a horse. At first I thought it was just a piece of field/bullet lead. I didn’t notice what it was until I brought it home & rinsed it off.
It is made of soft lead, and the horse’s neck and head are thin, so I’m pretty sure it was not a factory made piece. I think it may have been handmade, and hopefully somewhat of a rare find. Could a CW soldier have carved this?
*Bullets: Asst’d bullets, one lead shot, and a “Peters Victor 20” (gauge) shotgun shell head. According to a website I found, this head stamp is circa 1887-1934!
*An old pin with the backing piece still on it.
*An old pin with decorative edge. I can’t quite make out the image in the center though.
*A misstruck old button with star like pattern. Very cool find I think. Too bad it wasn’t a mistruck coin.
*A 5-sided piece that may be a decoration of some sorts? Two clips on the back.
Any idea? CW?
*A round what’s-it that I’m hoping could have been part of a cannonball fuse. I am taking a wild stab with that guess, but it looks like it would have fit into a cannonball possibly. I have no idea though. Any guesses?
*An old wedding band that appears to be copper (?) yet is stamped “18K” inside. CW era I hope.
Any guesses?
*A small old decorative ring. Appears to be copper?
*A relic covered with rust. Looks interesting. There is a nice smooth metal inside as you can see, I am running it through electrolysis now, and will post an “after” picture if it is anything worth posting.
*Other relics: Pottery shards, piece of a spoon, toy play money. This play money gets me every time. Nothing like seeing a round coin in a hole, then realizing it is just pretend.
Thanks for looking & swing on!
-MM-
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Thanks Kyle.
congrats
