First 5.5 hours at new 1860s property

[Jaichim24]

First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

The pictures below represent the first 5.5 hours at a new house dating back to the 1860's. I've pulled close to 100 modern coins out of the yard so far, including the 11 wheaties in the picture. I think this is the first time I've gotten 11 wheaties from one yard without a silver coin to show. Perhaps I saved all the silver coin finds for last? I really have only hit a small portion of the yard so far. A 10X30' patch next to the gravel driveway produced most of the coins and wheaties, as well as that ring which I was convinced was gold until I got it home and noticed it was gold plated. I was a little disappointed as I have yet to find anything solid gold.

I found the silver handle and the horseshoe shaped decoration when it was dark out. The silver handle was that whitish color silver sometimes gets and when I was sorting through the junk and not junk I almost threw it on the junk pile. I really thought it was some scrap aluminum, the designs on it was what got me to put it in the clean and investigate more pile. I'm glad I did. It's marked Sterling on both sides, and one side has a hallmark. Does anyone have an idea what the hallmark is, and perhaps a date range? Also, any ideas on what this went to? I think it may be the handle to perhaps a mirror or something.

The horse shoe thing is also pretty interesting, it was gold plated at one time, and you can see where a pin was probably attached to it, there's a gray circle, and also a channel where a pointed pin probably went. I'm thinking perhaps it was a hair clasp? Anyone have any thoughts on it?

I can't wait to get back and grid the remainder of the yard. I have a feeling there are some older coins there somewhere.

Thanks for looking,

Jai

 

[dave in iowa]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

great finds , ill bet you find some nice ones in that yard, good luck

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

Wow! Fantastic finds

I found that button in my book - listed in the Buildings, Scenes and Landscapes chapter. This is all is says but I thought you might be interested that it is listed there:

16. Black glass with various iridescent lusters; also known in stamped brass, two piece. Water mill. Actual size.

size is about 25 mm.

 

[allen]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

the old silver coins are waiting on you !!
Take your time on that site !

 

[Jaichim24]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

Wow! Fantastic finds

I found that button in my book - listed in the Buildings, Scenes and Landscapes chapter. This is all is says but I thought you might be interested that it is listed there:

16. Black glass with various iridescent lusters; also known in stamped brass, two piece. Water mill. Actual size.

size is about 25 mm.

Cool, thanks for the information. Does it happen to list a possible date range? I didn't post pics of the back since there is no back, it was iron and has long since rusted out. Currently it is just a brass shell. Still, a pretty cool button, details are neat.

 

[Lucas]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

The handle is a squashed knife handle, I think Webster is the maker.

That big button looks a lot older than 1860.

 

[umrgolf]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

The handle is a squashed knife handle, I think Webster is the maker.

That big button looks a lot older than 1860.

it is, late 18th century..

jaichim, that mill button is so so cool

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

Cool, thanks for the information. Does it happen to list a possible date range? I didn't post pics of the back since there is no back, it was iron and has long since rusted out. Currently it is just a brass shell. Still, a pretty cool button, details are neat.

Unfortunately no date listed - this book is pretty hit or miss with that. Definitely a cool button though!

 

[Wldbil]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

Nice range of finds... Congrats Hope the silver comes out of hiding.

 

[detectahead]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

I like the Mill button more than I would a silver coin. Thats just me though. Great finds!

 

[MaineRelic]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

It looks like almost anything could pop out of the dirt at that site ! You should have fun there ! Dig Dig Dig !! I would love that button in my collection ! MaineRelic

 

[cntrydncr1]

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I had a property like that. once I got the wheaties cleared out the silver started showing up. good luck and congrats on the ring!

 

[billydabeeg]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

Nice stuff. There's gotta be silver there.

 

[Jaichim24]

Re: First 5.5 hours at new 1860's property

The handle is a squashed knife handle, I think Webster is the maker.

That big button looks a lot older than 1860.

100% correct on the hallmark, it's definately Webster. It's odd that it or the word Sterling is upside down in relation to each other. I have been unable to find a date range for this variation. Can anyone explain to me how they used this for a knife handle? it's basically a shell, very flimsy. What was inside of it, or rather what was it placed over?

I like the button too, I was going to include it in a display for the owner, but I may end up keeping it formyself. I just wish the back had not corroded.

Does anyone have an opinion on the latch? My thought was that it came from a book latch or something.

 

[HISPAN]

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but this man was a rookie .....
Great finds, I love the ring!