B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

[Merf]

B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

I got permission to hunt a new field where an 1870 farmstead once stood. 60 degrees and sunny today so I headed to the site. After about a 1/4 mile hike to the aproximate location and a 1/2 hour search I got that welcome sound of many small iron targets. [square nails]
My first non ferrous signal was the token lying on top of the ground under corn leaves.
What a great way to start the hunt. I hunted two more hours and found the B.Burnham button with lots of gilt still on it and the large lead ball [7/8 inch in diameter.]
Any info on the age of the button or info on weather the lead is from a gun is appreciated.
The IH penny is in the pics for size comparison.
Thanks for looking and best luck to all, Merf

 

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[BuckleBoy]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

It is not that bad---I just follow the rows taking short swings.
I much prefer a bean field but I can not pass up any 1800s sites.

Exactly. I agree 100%. I see fields and I start to drool, sweat, and drive off the road staring at 'em.


That is one excellent store card, Merf. It is SUCH a beauty. Very little wear and kind ground action really preserved that one for you to find.

I'd have to say that if I dug that token, I'd be well pleased.



Congratulations,



Buckleboy

 

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[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

love the token!

 

[Captn SE]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

Merf, awesome token, buddy!! I'd love to find one of those!!

Thanks for posting the pic of the field too.

HH,
CATPN SE
Dan

 

[weasel606]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

excellent finds merf ! congrats

 

[Merf]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

Thanks Evolution, Buckelboy, Neil, Dan , and Weasel.
I am sure looking forward to hunting that site again.

 

[bootybay]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

Nice finds for sure Merf... I'd be thrilled with those babies big time... cant wait to see what else ya pull outta there.


booty

 

[Merf]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

Nice finds for sure Merf... I'd be thrilled with those babies big time... cant wait to see what else ya pull outta there.


booty

Thanks Booty-----Sure hope I can pull a LC or halfdime out of that field.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

Merf,
You are truely a coin diggin', token finding, button sniffing, relic recovering master!!! Congrats on some more awesome finds.
As usual, I see that famous IH trademark of yours.
On your "B & Burnham - Extra" gilt button, my book shows circa 1834-1843 on the Benedict & Burnham buttons.
Again, great finds Merf.
-MM-

 

[Merf]

Re: B&Burnham Gilt, another old token, and a large lead ball.

Merf,
You are truely a coin diggin', token finding, button sniffing, relic recovering master!!! Congrats on some more awesome finds.
As usual, I see that famous IH trademark of yours.
On your "B & Burnham - Extra" gilt button, my book shows circa 1834-1843 on the Benedict & Burnham buttons.
Again, great finds Merf.
-MM-

Thanks MM and thanks for the info on the button.
I have had a lucky streak.