Got our oldest button! And bottle!

Lenrac2

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We went back to the park digging up gas lines hoping they did some more. They did do a little. Right in front of the bobcat, right on top of the ground was a complete bottle! Sadly, nothing on it. Got a Leavenworth button that according to an old post here is from 1839-1849! Our oldest! The little button is military but pretty toasty. I see the eagle and shield though. One of the shotgun shells is PCC League 10 gauge. First of those we found. The only coin was a 1940 nickel. Oh well. We had fun. I sure hope they dig up some more! I love the bits of glass and pottery! Have a great tomorrow!
 

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Digger RJ

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We went back to the park digging up gas lines hoping they did some more. They did do a little. Right in front of the bobcat, right on top of the ground was a complete bottle! Sadly, nothing on it. Got a Leavenworth button that according to an old post here is from 1839-1849! Our oldest! The little button is military but pretty toasty. I see the eagle and shield though. One of the shotgun shells is PCC League 10 gauge. First of those we found. The only coin was a 1940 nickel. Oh well. We had fun. I sure hope they dig up some more! I love the bits of glass and pottery! Have a great tomorrow!
Nice!!! Congrats!!!
 

UnderMiner

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I like the bottle. Does it have a pontil scar? Looks to be tooled or applied lip so most likely 19th century.
 

pepperj

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Nice recoveries.
Liking the bottle as well
A picture of the side seem will narrow down the age range, and it there's any markings on the bottom.
Best of luck if they dig some more.
 

Hunk-a-lead

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We went back to the park digging up gas lines hoping they did some more. They did do a little. Right in front of the bobcat, right on top of the ground was a complete bottle! Sadly, nothing on it. Got a Leavenworth button that according to an old post here is from 1839-1849! Our oldest! The little button is military but pretty toasty. I see the eagle and shield though. One of the shotgun shells is PCC League 10 gauge. First of those we found. The only coin was a 1940 nickel. Oh well. We had fun. I sure hope they dig up some more! I love the bits of glass and pottery! Have a great tomorrow!
neat button, thanks for posting
 

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Lenrac2

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I like the bottle. Does it have a pontil scar? Looks to be tooled or applied lip so most likely 19th century.
The bottom is totally smooth.
 

goldhat

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We went back to the park digging up gas lines hoping they did some more. They did do a little. Right in front of the bobcat, right on top of the ground was a complete bottle! Sadly, nothing on it. Got a Leavenworth button that according to an old post here is from 1839-1849! Our oldest! The little button is military but pretty toasty. I see the eagle and shield though. One of the shotgun shells is PCC League 10 gauge. First of those we found. The only coin was a 1940 nickel. Oh well. We had fun. I sure hope they dig up some more! I love the bits of glass and pottery! Have a great tomorrow!

Very, very cool finds! Wonder what was in the bottle 🤔
 

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