Valley Ranger
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- Joined
- Mar 24, 2011
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- Location
- Shenandoah Valley
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Manticore, Makro Racer 2, Garrett Carrot
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
Decorative Iron Bell - After Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment
Here are a couple of photos of some recent finds on an old farm site dating to the mid 1700's here in the Shenandoah Valley. Also, after the WBTS, a Confederate Veteran lived on the property. Pulled out a toe-tap, part of a lice comb (I think), and what I believe is a very toasted large cent. I found the old broken bell to be the most interesting piece - very ornate design on it. Before and after pics of a good soaking in apple cider vinegar and wire brushing of the bell. I really can't find any way to date it or learn anything about its possible origin. Any ideas would be appreciated - thanks!
Here are a couple of photos of some recent finds on an old farm site dating to the mid 1700's here in the Shenandoah Valley. Also, after the WBTS, a Confederate Veteran lived on the property. Pulled out a toe-tap, part of a lice comb (I think), and what I believe is a very toasted large cent. I found the old broken bell to be the most interesting piece - very ornate design on it. Before and after pics of a good soaking in apple cider vinegar and wire brushing of the bell. I really can't find any way to date it or learn anything about its possible origin. Any ideas would be appreciated - thanks!
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