Colonial Buckle and Big Brass Cowbell

[steelheadwill]

Got out for a short hunt, 45 minutes before a sudden storm had me running for the truck.
Started searching a 60 acre parcel which the owner had told me had several foundations and had been farmed since the early 1700s.
He must be correct, my first target was the buckle, similar to #XIII in the link.
http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ceejays_site/pages/bucklepage18.htm
Next was a large brass cowbell with iron clapper, love the folded and riveted design.
(I know it looks like iron in the photos)
Seeing ones like it listed at 1800-1900 (Date, not price ) on auction sites.
Can't find much about cowbell history other than regarding music
other than that, just a harness ring and simple button.
it was great to start exploring this new site, looks promising
Also nice to not have duct tape holding my Etrac together.
The adjuster for shaft length was worn, and minelab told me to send it in for service
I gave Mike at www.woodlanddetectors.com a ring about the issue, a few days later I get a package from Minelab with 2 adjusters and some other free goodies
Thinking of a new detector? he's the man to see
Thanks for looking & HH to All

 

[VOL1266-X]

Herbie, you will soon need to open a museum if you keep finding relics up there. WTG and Mike geniunely cares about his customers. HH, Quindy.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Nice hunt sunny 85 degrees here , no rain finds will still be there when you return .HH 8) CMD

 

[sscindercoop]

Nice

 

[testing123]

That site looks pretty promising!

 

[kuger]

Every spring we used to have to bell our cows before taking them to the mountain range.....I used to hate that,but was sure thankful when we had to gather in the fall!!
We dont use them any more,but wow!he prices some people give for them!!!Used to have over a thousand of em

 

[Tennessee Treasure Hunter]

Awesome finds Congratulations!!
TTH

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Some of those cow bells are selling for good cash these days. Nice finds Herbie!



Thanks for the nice words!

 

[Born Free]

Reminds me of the Will Farrell skit --



Born Free

 

[Bramblefind]

Nice OLD stuff - great finds! Looks like a good time to be had exploring that new site

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

looks promising there! keep us posted!

 

[Nutriasub]

Looks like you will have a great fun, and 60 acres its a lot of hunting!!

Nutria

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks All
That 1800-1900 in my OP was Dates of manufacture, not prices
Great vid BornFree, Will hammers that bell with a vengeance.
Nice to see old Mr Walken too. He has a great range of characters, from the Ultimate bad guy to a Harvey Milquetoast role in some film I can't recall.
For fans of 'Law and Order Criminal Intent' I'd like to remind you of Vincent D'Onofrios (Detective Goren) first movie role in the Kubrick classic 'Full Metal Jacket'
When the show aired I knew I remembered him from somewhere, took me about 2 minutes to grab the dvd off the shelf and watch it again, great stuff.
if you got 15 minutes to spare, watch these 2 clips. You may have to click em twice.
Here's his high points, and his breakdown:***Adult Content***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OZS6wem7OQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Xek7IQhlw&feature=related
R Lee Ermey is another favorite, I'm also pleased to see William Shatner Raking some dollars these days.
Best hunts to everyone