Had a Dandy of a Day Out Relic Hunting

VTColonialDigger

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Oct 13, 2016
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Went to a house built in the early 1800's today and had a blast. I think that there was some earlier activity here because I have found 18th and 19th century artifacts at this site.

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I found the lead hem weight and the item at the top left of the picture, which I believe to be the teeth from an old key, near the house. I was thrilled to find the hem weight because I had never found one before. After finding the weight and the key piece, I searched out in the horse pasture where I found the gorgeous dandy button, smaller tombac button, piece of buckshot and unknown piece of copper.

Close-ups of buttons

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When I first pulled the dandy out of the dirt I thought "could it be a GW?" Although not a GW button, its still really nice and I am very happy with it.
 

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dirtdigginfool

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Mar 8, 2014
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Nice button! Something about that shade of green that raises my blood pressure..and as usual, I'm a huge sucker for anything old, unique and detailed. Awesome save, VT..Ddf.
 

Oct 5, 2014
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Nice finds, congratulations!

Very nice button! :occasion14:
 

BLK HOLE

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Great Save!!! Very cool button, congrats :icon_thumleft:
 

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