Drugists Plate Thing

[Coinsteamer]

Today I was able to metal detect for a little bit with my F70. I was only out about 30-45mins(Maybe an hour?). Here are my finds! This was my first time detecting with my F70 .

 

[Knightwalker]

Welcome to Tnet. That a very interesting rectangle metal thing. Not bad for first time using it. Keep at it and your F70 will be talking to you with more good stuff.
HH in 2010
KW

 

[trikikiwi]

Great finds Also, excellent pics
What sort of area did you hunt and what can you read on the plate?

Mike

 

[Mackaydon]

The tin plate is from J. B. Donovan Company, a druggist whose business in Baraboo, Wisconsin was during the first decade of the last century.

 

[River Rat]

Turned it around, so we don't have to stand on our head to read. Excellent find!!

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[olekyground]

Very neat find!! CONGRATS!

 

[Coinsteamer]

I actually found this in my backyard in Baraboo, WI. We live in a 122 year old house. I wonder what this was part of, and how old it is.

 

[Mackaydon]

J. B. Donovan was also a Director and Stockholder of the Bank of Baraboo in 1910.
He also sold Bed Bug Poison
(http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=d2f3_3.jpg&username=poorboy&aid=982146085)

 

[Mackaydon]

Other artifacts with the name J.B. Donovan and Co. were found in a Baraboo cistern next to the Van Orden mansion.
You may wish to check with the people at this site: http://www.saukcountyhistory.org/cistern.html

 

[{Sentinel}]

Maybe better luck next time