Colonial Things? Bronze item, lead/pewter, flat button - 1683 Property - Mass.

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Hi everyone, here are today's findings. Some of the things are bizarre - the lead/pewter pieces have weird indentations or designs on them. Lots of pottery shards. The item John is most interested in learning about is the bronze cap-looking thing. It was dug at 18" deep and registered around 85. It has an R on it, and some little designs, and a D on the edge. He is convinced it is very old, but I think it can't be that old because it looks like something that might've been mass-produced? Would love to hear your thoughts. No clue what it is. Take care, and as always, thanks for looking! ~Lisa & John
 

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I suppose we all have to face the fact that an area will dry up as time goes by. For now though, we are loving life! -L&J
QUOTE=Iron Patch;5121739]No, the reality is it's just your inexperience that makes it seem that way. But that's ok, it keeps the fun going for a while. That brings me to a thought I had about you and your area/site, and that is it it will be kinda sad when it gets very quiet! I've had many great spots and still hit most every now and again, especially after the plow, but they sure pale in comparison to what they once were. Back in the day it was non stop digging and lots of keepers, where as now it's struggling to find any target and hoping it's something good, and day dreaming about the old days.... but you know what, it's still not really that bad! :)
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For sure! I love thinking back to all my best sites and finds. It's still like a drug, but just not a large dosage. :)
 

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