CUT 1723 PISTAREEN, HUNTING DOG CUFFLINK, GEM CUFF LINK & MORE

gwdigger · Dec 20, 2015

Back on the colonial site today. Initially we tried another field right beside where we were but other than a stray tombac there was nothing else. So we headed back to the colonial site we recently discovered and got some nice stuff. Later in the day we tried further out past the ridge and wouldnt you know it - another hot spot down in the valley. But this one is thick with shell and brick. So thick you can barely get a shovel through it. The lead and pewter started showing and then BAM up comes the cut piece at the very same time my wife dug the large ornamental thingy. Then tired, we left. We'll get back soon. Gotta be more out here for sure. Wouldnt be surprised to see another cut pistereen come up. Or even a cob. So lucky to get that date on the cut Spanish! The one item looks like a cast tobacco jar lid. If not, it appears to be the lid from something. I got one complete cast button and almost another. These kinds of sites are my favorite.

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Isaac · Dec 21, 2015

You are right, it's a horse ornamental. WOW! Awesome hunt, love the 1723 Spanish cut pistareen but the hunting motif button takes the cake for me! Man I just love colonial finds, maybe when I'm looking at college I'll look for one in one of the "necks" of Virginia or Maryland haha. Congrats!

PBR · Dec 21, 2015

Man youre on fire. I like it all. Some amazing sites you have. Always a pleasure.

Reelsnrods · Dec 21, 2015

Man... those are some great bits and pieces

Bill D. (VA) · Dec 21, 2015

Wow - that's quite a hunt you had there. Can't dig a more diverse assortment of colonial relics than that. Love the silver and early pewter buttons.

sutphin · Dec 21, 2015

DIGGER MAN THE DOG IS SWEET , AND THE STONE INSET IS COOL ALSO.....

gwdigger · Dec 21, 2015

Really appreciate the posts, thanks guys. Here is a video capturing many of the finds. A bit long but lots of finds means lots of digital documentation. What is the iron ball at about 6 minutes in?