ModernMiner
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Well Folks, it was a beautiful sunny 65 degree day here in NC, so I went back to the early 1900’s house that I’ve been pecking away at. I think this was my 5[SUP]th[/SUP] or 6[SUP]th[/SUP] visit? 
The ground in some areas was still frozen, so those targets had me standing on my shovel and wiggling back and forth like it was a pogo stick to get to them. NOT pretty sight. 
One of my very first signals was a large round green patina item which I was hoping was finally a Large Cent. Again, it was not to be. It turned out to be an Excelsior Shoe medallion dated July, 1910. Sorry, I forgot to take a shot of the other side. I now have it soaking in olive oil to try to get rid of the stubborn crud. Hot peroxide didn’t work.
My other notable finds were:
*(4) Four General Service Eagle buttons with shanks. Two 30mm coat size and two cuffs.
“City Button Works, NY” back marks. All were found in a 3’ diameter area.
*Seagram’s medallion – “80 years of Leadership” on the front.
Since Seagram’s was founded in 1857, I figure this piece was made in about 1937.
*1906 Indian Head penny
* Louisiana “5 – Luxury Tax” token
This will be BuckleBoy and Digger Girl's wedding gift.
*Misc: Harmonica reeds, Keys, Straightening comb, Large buckle, 1976 Vaccine tag, Cosmetic compact piece w/design.
Not a bad day at all.
***Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention. I made it on the front cover of the current MARCH issue of Western and Eastern Treasures magazine, so if you need something to scare the critters away, pick up a copy. Quindy and myself both have stories in this issue for your bathroom reading pleasure. ***
Thanks for l@@king,
MM
The ground in some areas was still frozen, so those targets had me standing on my shovel and wiggling back and forth like it was a pogo stick to get to them. NOT pretty sight. One of my very first signals was a large round green patina item which I was hoping was finally a Large Cent. Again, it was not to be. It turned out to be an Excelsior Shoe medallion dated July, 1910. Sorry, I forgot to take a shot of the other side. I now have it soaking in olive oil to try to get rid of the stubborn crud. Hot peroxide didn’t work.
My other notable finds were:
*(4) Four General Service Eagle buttons with shanks. Two 30mm coat size and two cuffs.
“City Button Works, NY” back marks. All were found in a 3’ diameter area.
*Seagram’s medallion – “80 years of Leadership” on the front.
Since Seagram’s was founded in 1857, I figure this piece was made in about 1937.
*1906 Indian Head penny
* Louisiana “5 – Luxury Tax” token
This will be BuckleBoy and Digger Girl's wedding gift.
*Misc: Harmonica reeds, Keys, Straightening comb, Large buckle, 1976 Vaccine tag, Cosmetic compact piece w/design.
Not a bad day at all.
***Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention. I made it on the front cover of the current MARCH issue of Western and Eastern Treasures magazine, so if you need something to scare the critters away, pick up a copy. Quindy and myself both have stories in this issue for your bathroom reading pleasure.
***Thanks for l@@king,
MM
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