Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jims fav to ID) and Clasp

[Nana40]

Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Only had the chance to hunt once this week. Lisa and I went to one of our local spots and hunted for a few hours.

First keeper was a small Excelsior button. Lisa had found one like it last week, only it was coat size and the back was different.

I decided to detect along side one of the old roads. They had run the grader over it a couple of weeks ago and kicked up some fresh dirt...

Can you see it?

How bout now?

Yep...the anchor button...
Anyone venture a guess of military/civilian, and age?

Here's the back to the Excelsior and Anchor buttons

Found an Opelika overall button. I thought that one was neat, as it was a first for me to find and I recognized the name of the town.
War Eagle!

I came across this neat clasp looking something..

It has Shirley Made on the back...

Except for the lead, avon mini lipstick, Scovill zipper pull and a Cintas 'air disk' something or other, that's about it for finds this week. But, I had a good time.

Charlie managed to get the lighting done.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Nana

 

[Monty]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Nice "stuff" Nana. you always manage something interesting. What ? No bullets? I use to hunt an old WPA road that led back to a remote quarry. About all I ever found on it was some discarded mule shoes and a ton of .22 hulls. I found out later the road was the property owner's favorite squirrel hunting area and he fired all those shots with the .22. I'm pretty sure the clasp is from suspenders. Monty

 

[jgas]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Whoa...Nice buttons Nana...Nice suspender clasp as well. Love the fresh dirt, but that was kinda like searching for Waldo Thanks for posting...Nice pics as well...jgas

 

[Tank69]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

nice finds Nana the lighting looks wonderful ,looks like its all ready for a big thick T bone cookin on the grill an some ice cold drinks ..........I'll be over at 7 lol

 

[jimbob450]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

The lighting looks great as do your finds. Jimbob

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Nice job ladies!
-MM-

 

[Mental Granny]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Well I am sooo glad that Charlie found something to busy himself with will you girls were out. You 2 had a great time as always ! And I am leaving Jeff for AL. soon if he doesn't get a trip planned!

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Nice finds and pics as usual Bama Nana!! BB can tell you about the buttons but the Exc. button has a post CW attachment. The lights look great but Nick can't see anything. You are slipping-no marbles or tax tokens. Stay cool.

 

[Detectingfreak]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Those are really nice finds!

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

pretty sure the button is British Navy, age 1900ish (although the back would have been the giveaway)

 

[stoney56]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Nice going this week. Looks like a couple of neat buttons. Love the pool lighting--nice job Charlie! Would trade a seated dime for a dip.

 

[Kudzu]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Great finds Nana. Opelika is our sister city...name means "big swamp". War eagle!
Bob

 

[bookfisher]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Hi Nana,

Nice old relics there!

 

[Nana40]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Monty...I put thyem bullets right there JUST for YOU...and you missed 'em!

JG... Wasn't it! Thanks!!

Tank...I had your plate all ready..A1 and all....where were you?

Thanks, Jim and MM!

Wait and hunt them sidewalks first, Evy!

Brad...someone must have put the hex on me...not one tax token or marble on that hunt!

Thanks DF & Rob...will do!

Thanks, Cru!

Sure would, Stoney!

Thanks, Kudzu & Fisher!


Nana

 

[Monty]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

I saw them! I saw them! Thank God all mighty I saw them at last! I was too busy admiring the other stuff I guess. After all I am legally an old fart now! M nty

 

[mlhudson]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

OMG - you are a true RELIC HUNTER , great job on the recovery of those fine relics... Great lookin buttons

 

[River Rat]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

OMG, how did this slip past me Those are some excellent finds, love the buttons. The pool/deck looks so pretty. I'm just gonna have to come up and pay y'all a visit.

RR

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

You're tearing it up Nana, Kudos!
Carl
Trippy little purple path photo, like it!

 

[civilman1]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

Great job Nana Love the button's and clasp.Beautiful deck work too.

 

[wwwtimmcp]

Re: Excelsior, Opelika, Anchor (MT Jim's fav to ID) and Clasp

I think the clasp may be the adjuster for suspenders, nice finds nana.