First Post - Just started the hobby

[svengali76]

My wife and I just started detecting this year and spent the last couple days on some family property that has been affected by significant hurricanes the past hundred years or so. We do not have as much access to historical sites as many of you in the colonial/civil war areas but we are thankful our ground is not frozen here in Florida, yet.

Here is an overall pic of some of the notable finds.



We found a grease cap for what I believe is a Model T/A ford (1917-1927).

We also found a couple coins - a 1903 Barber Dime and a 1905 V nickel.



We found a train button that looks to be an early 1900 button for an engineer uniform possibly?



We found a campaign button for Teddy Roosevelt that looks a little creepy but I believe it worked to get him in office.



We found both of these in the same hole but have no idea their purpose. Any ideas? Possibly earrings?



And finally a small butterfly brooch that is of the 'plique a jour' persuasion. The jewelry is partially silver and stamped 800.



Thanks for checking out our finds. Any feedback on these items would be helpful.

Happy Hunting,

Jason

 

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[park pirate]

Nice finds for sure WTG....

 

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[Spectrum]

Great start , I have that exact train button. Never figured out its origin

 

[treblehunter]

Welcome, nice finds, good luck!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Well done. The old coins are nice, and so are the buttons.

Oh yeah, welcome to TNet.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds for just getting into the hobby. You are right on with your Ford Grease Cap & the time era. That's a nice relic.

 

[Revrob]

Those are awesome finds, you don't need to be in rev. Territory. I would give my left nut to find that Roosevelt coin. Nice job!

 

[CRUSADER]

I didn't know but she registered for Tnet today as well with her own name. I am sure she will let everyone know that she was the one who found the buttons in her 'secret' spot.

sorry for kid like comment, but when I read the last bit it made me laugh

 

[fongu]

Welcome to the forum and you and the wife started your hobby out with some great finds. The barber dime is on my wish list and has eluded me this far. Love the buttons and jewelry. I've only found 1 v nickel to date and you're both off to a good start. Good luck & happy hunting.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Hi svengali76 ,

Kool first post , I like the loco button ............ have fun !

Dawg

 

[DownNDirty]

That Teddy Roosevelt button is really cool!

 

[qaela4]

Welcome to the hobby and TNet. I've only found one barber dime and one V nickel in two years hunting so great start! Love those buttons too, they are unique and unique is always good!

 

[homer7018]

Great finds. Welcome to the forum. HH.

 

[against the wind]

That's a good hunt. Those 2 coins are real keepers.
Welcome to Tnet and the hobby.

 

[marion moore]

Welcome to t-net, great finds, looks like its going to be a place to swing
& dig.

 

[Steve in PA]

Great start for you two. You will find a lot more Barber dimes and V nickels, but you probably will never find those buttons again unless there are more lost in the same spot. Those are both really cool buttons.

 

[Garrett424]

Welcome to T'Net.
You're off to a fantastic start.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Welcome!
And, WOW, what super finds you have there!!
Keep at it - we are waiting to see what else you find...!

 

[thrifty76now]

You certainly have a great hunt there,