Blowhole button, sling buckle, and the sweetest looking tombac dandy

[Scrappy]

I snuck out of work, in the rain, and sleet. Man I'm crazy.

I cleared very thick bramble and thorns out with a machete and shovel. It took about two hours. What was left was new ground and about a half hour of detecting. The results were very nice.





Iron sling buckle. Late 18th C to early 19th C.




A blowhole was a gray surprise. This site has suddenly gotten much earlier than originally thought.

What a dandy! I love it and even my wife and her girlfriends over for drinks were impressed.




The rest.

So remember to always move obstructions even if it's a P.I.T.A. Sometimes you score big, sometimes not at all. I've found many killer finds under trees and briar patches.

Enjoy and good hunts

Steve

 

[Scrappy]

Really nice results for your efforts. I have a few areas full of briars and brambles. What are your rates for clearing a half acre? lol
Congratulations on your finds

I did a 30' x 15' section and I would have paid somebody $300 lol. The finds were worth it though.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Killer finds Scraps!

The tombac is my favorite, but the sling buckle aint half bad either. And a shoe buckle chape.

Well done sir.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Dang Steve we might need to change your name to Hedge Hog. You are crazy, crazy enough to clear that area. You got it bad dude. It looks like you were rewarded for your labors though. That's one sweet Dandy.

 

[DownNDirty]

Glen, I would love to get power equipment in there but am afraid I'd draw too much attention. It's town land so they have a "tread lightly" policy that probably doesn't include bush hogs or a Gravely. Lol

LOL Sorry-I meant a bush axe



Have you ever used one of these to clear brush? If they are sharp they can clear a lot of brush and briars without getting your hands in the middle of them.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks for the PM.

Those engine turned tombacs are much better than the hundreds of plains you normally get.

I've not seen that type of buckle referenced, & not even had one myself, so your guess would be my guess.

 

[OutdoorAdv]

LOL Sorry-I meant a bush axe

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Have you ever used one of these to clear brush? If they are sharp they can clear a lot of brush and briars without getting your hands in the middle of them.

I like that Glenn... I might have to try that one! I typically use a razor sharp machete with double gloves on... First I put on a pair of dipped rubber gloves, then a pair of leather gloves. I've found when I grab onto the briers they easily go through a single pair of either type. So this tool might be the trick for me.

I cleared brush to get my hands on that A button a few days ago. Tomorrow I'll move tons (literal) of dirt with the hope that I unmask something cool or find some pottery. Hopefully I can landscape a few relics into my pouch!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

That is a real sweet engraved tombac.
You are right as rare as winning a scratch loto.
I thought I had a couple so went through my cases, nine years worth, I have one, and the engraving is not as deep, or worn more. In any case yours is a looker, and will look great in the "good case"
BTW, these are rare even when you are on the right "old" site.

The blow holes are old, but not much to look at, although there are some of those decorated too.

 

[Scrappy]

Killer finds Scraps!

The tombac is my favorite, but the sling buckle aint half bad either. And a shoe buckle chape.

Well done sir.

Cheers and thanks for taking a look Tom.

 

[Scrappy]

Thanks for the PM.

Those engine turned tombacs are much better than the hundreds of plains you normally get.

I've not seen that type of buckle referenced, & not even had one myself, so your guess would be my guess.

Thanks for the help Cru. It should clean up well so I'll send you a preserved example pic. I won't be personally zapping it for fear of messing it up, Brad OutdoorAdv is phenomenal.

Happy New Year

 

[Scrappy]

I like that Glenn... I might have to try that one! I typically use a razor sharp machete with double gloves on... First I put on a pair of dipped rubber gloves, then a pair of leather gloves. I've found when I grab onto the briers they easily go through a single pair of either type. So this tool might be the trick for me.

I cleared brush to get my hands on that A button a few days ago. Tomorrow I'll move tons (literal) of dirt with the hope that I unmask something cool or find some pottery. Hopefully I can landscape a few relics into my pouch!

Im thinking a gas powered hedge trimmer?

 

[Scrappy]

That is a real sweet engraved tombac.
You are right as rare as winning a scratch loto.
I thought I had a couple so went through my cases, nine years worth, I have one, and the engraving is not as deep, or worn more. In any case yours is a looker, and will look great in the "good case"
BTW, these are rare even when you are on the right "old" site.

The blow holes are old, but not much to look at, although there are some of those decorated too.

Thanks Rick. I dig so many plain flat buttons that I'm filling a pail. But have only a few dozen dandies, and only a handful of designs this beautiful. Stay warm pal!

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Im thinking a gas powered hedge trimmer?

Or a weedwacker with a metal brush blade on it.... Wouldn't even have to bend down to assault the briers.