found 2nd half of tounge and groove sash buckle

[rcb187]

found in california. mother lode.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Tongue & groove is a joint. Not the kind you smoke.

That's a sweet find, congrats. It's a gold rush era tongue and wreath buckle.

Best of luck to you sir!

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find. Congrats.

 

[Steve in PA]

Say Ahhh....Nice Tongue!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Sweet find, congratulations!

 

[rcb187]

thanks everyone. i recently got into metal detecting. been at it hard for about a month. loving the hunt! im living in the mother lode and looking for a metal detecting group, or partner to explore Stanislaus National Forest . I found a chinese coin the other day right next to this find.

 

[Javadroid]

What a terrific relic find RCB! And welcome to the hobby and TresureNet - you will find both to be an endless source of fun, pleasure, and adventure. You are off to a great start! Cheers mate!

 

[Steve in PA]

thanks everyone. i recently got into metal detecting. been at it hard for about a month. loving the hunt! im living in the mother lode and looking for a metal detecting group, or partner to explore Stanislaus National Forest . I found a chinese coin the other day right next to this find.

You should check into any laws or restrictions concerning metal detecting in a US National Forest. Here is the policy and it is the same in all national forests.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hoosier/learning/history-culture/?cid=stelprdb5406465

 

[rcb187]

Thanks Steve. For the record this sash buckle was found on private land with permissions.

 

[SterlingSilverYT]

That's a great find!