Early 1900s House - A bit of silver shines through

[ModernMiner]

Early 1900's House - A bit of silver shines through

Today I went back to the house where I dug my first Barber quarter a few weeks back. It was toasted in a fire unfortunately.
I detected the backyard this time and was getting pretty bummed out just digging clad and for some reason a bunch of old wood screws. As I gridded off the yard and got closer to the house and old stone well, I started getting some older coins and relics.
Nothing too exciting, but I got a 1944 Washington quarter, two Buff nickels, a 1943"P" war nickel, three wheat pennies, old spoon, vaccine tag, a large decorative hook (any ideas?), and assorted other crappe'.
I haven't found too much of anything since moving to the Asheville area a year ago, but I'll keep plugging away.
Thanks for looking,
MM

 

[pescadore]

Congrats on your finds !! I remember as a kid putting those reflector license plate holders on my bike and motorcycle. I never would have guessed they would bring that kind of money from the Pickers. Very Cool !!!

 

[ModernMiner]

THANKS FOR THE REPLIES EVERYONE!!!
I made a nice relic display with all the finds for the property owner and gave it to her today. She was so happy and has given me contact names for some of her neighbors now.
The only thing I kept was the silver quarter.
Happy hunting,
MM

 

[Plumbata]

Nice silvers! I think that the threaded object in the last image (with the reflectors) is a plug to an oldschool hot water bottle/pouch. Check the well for any tossed antique glass or stoneware?

 

[wheatfinder13]

Very nice silvers and buffs

 

[Old Dude]

I'm going to congratulate you on something no one else has(probably).....living so close to Gatlinburg ! My favorite place. Great finds. I have the same problem as you- living in an area not familiar with it's history. At least we have the net to help us.

 

[ModernMiner]

Nice silvers! I think that the threaded object in the last image (with the reflectors) is a plug to an oldschool hot water bottle/pouch. Check the well for any tossed antique glass or stoneware?

Thank you. I was wondering what that plug was for. I was thinking maybe an old water jug?

No way to check the well. It's filled in. The owners told me it is about 80' deep and the previous owner, a school teacher, filled it in with old school books over the years. They (the current owners) keep adding dirt on top as the books decompose. First time I've heard of using books as a filler.
-MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

Very nice silvers and buffs

Thank you. Found lots of dimes too, but the oldest was a 1966. Darn it.
-MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

I'm going to congratulate you on something no one else has(probably).....living so close to Gatlinburg ! My favorite place. Great finds. I have the same problem as you- living in an area not familiar with it's history. At least we have the net to help us.

Thanks Dude. I've been using the net to seek out old places around here. On Ebay I saw a lot of old postcards that showed old houses, parks, and swimming spots from the early days, but even those were only back into the early 1900's. I also go on to Craigslist under the "real estate for sale" section and search properties/ads that have the word "historic" in them. You can find some nice ones that way too. Usually people that are selling their property don't have a problem with me detecting it.
Good luck to you. I hear Gatlinburg is a beautiful city.
-MM-

 

[Nana40]

Well any day you find silver is a good day, MM! And yes, Gatlinburg is beautiful. Can't believe you haven't been there yet!
Keep going, you're gonna find the old spots.
Nana

 

[ModernMiner]

Well any day you find silver is a good day, MM! And yes, Gatlinburg is beautiful. Can't believe you haven't been there yet!
Keep going, you're gonna find the old spots.
Nana

Thanks Nana. I say we all head over to Quindy's place.
-DUHg-