I might have to redfine the word "treasure".

[WHADIFIND]

At least, for me.

There is sooooo much time spent where nothing much of any intrinsic value comes to light. Yet, somehow, I consider every piece as being a bit of treasure. (Pull-tabs & can slaw notwithstanding. )

Went to a regular school ground and played a bit on my corn stubble field today. Of course, not much yield still, somehow, they made me happier than I started out.

Here they are:




Clad.



Henry Fonda!?!?! LOL



Surveying tool?



Dunno. Brass or copper.



Also dunno. There's a remnant of iron rust but the rest isn't magnetic.



Nice pin, or a huge earring.

Oh yeah, that big thing at the bottom of the first pic? I believe it's a lead pipe. I had heard of a "lead pipe cinch", but I never figured to find one! LOL That little section weighs almost 3 pounds! Very bendable too!

Thanks for peeking.

HH!

 

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[xtrmdigger]

I know what you mean I spent about an hour today and came out with .48 cents in clad a pocketful of lead sinkers a couple floats and a big smile, just for being there!

 

[CoilyGirl]

I found an old rosé tag like that once and I thought it was nonetheless cool.

 

[WHADIFIND]

I found an old rosé tag like that once and I thought it was nonetheless cool.

The interesting thing about this one? That I found it in the middle of a cornfield. Maybe I found an old house location in the field? Hmmmmm.

Thanks!

HH!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

The object in the picture above the soccer pin is the handle lug from a brass or copper kettle.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Neat finds......................HH

 

[WHADIFIND]

The object in the picture above the soccer pin is the handle lug from a brass or copper kettle.

I kind of figured a broken handle of some sort but it did seem a bit more ornate then just a plain handle. A brass or copper kettle fits that to a "T". Thanks for the info and taking a moment to say so!

HH!

 

[WHADIFIND]

I know what you mean I spent about an hour today and came out with .48 cents in clad a pocketful of lead sinkers a couple floats and a big smile, just for being there!

I do have to admit though, it's getting a bit tough to not find the type of item I got in this hobby to find. Some people love militaria, some are in it for the silver and gold/ rings. Me, I just LOVE finding a nicely preserved very old coin. Nothing makes me quite as happy as finding a real old silver coin.

Still, even though I seem to do more walking in-between silver signals than I do over them. (My own fault. I'm not doing the amount of research I used to do. Gettin' old and lazy. )

But, I never lose complete sight of the pleasure I do get from just getting out and finding ANYTHING!

HH!

 

[lonewolfe]

Cool digs :-)

HH

 

[BuckleBoy]

The last item in your post is a broken pot handle from a mid-1800s (or earlier) copper bucket or similar. The bail went through the loop that is broken off on your example. I've dug many of these over the years, but none that were still riveted to a piece of the pot.

Here's a funny video of one coming up. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/todays-finds/168687-we-dont-need-no-stinking-coppers.html

Cheers,


Buck

 

[AnnieF]

I know what you mean.

Particularly on good weather days, even when I find NOTHING but clad, wire from lobster pots, and tin, the feeling of having been out in the fresh air on a beautiful New England day just can't be beat. Truly.