I Swear this was my last hunt...(1859 Seated love token, 38mm flat button + LC)

[Scrappy]

Famous last words I suppose. I've been studying and indoors for two weeks and I needed a break. So j grabbed the detector and headed out to a spot I have on the property of an old folks home. I haven't been there all season since a few old timers had complained, but I figured the cold weather kept them inside.

This property abuts "colonial parking lot" and has the site where the actual house stood. I never found the foundation until today while digging a copper clock face. Low and behold in the hole 18" down were foundation stones. It was 75' from where I approximated the foundation to be...

So I grid and everything is deep. I dig a chirp and 14" down was a love token no in-situ, sorry. It's my first love token and quite a nice one.

Then I dig a merc and the next signal is an LC at 8"

Anyway, I dig a couple buckles and an few Indians but didn't take pictures. I wasn't planning on posting so now I'm at work with only a few pics. I'll add more when I get home if anyone is interested.

The flat button is 38mm!

The LC looks like holy hell. Dry cleaning took detail off and I opted for peroxide. You can't win 'em all



Overall it was a good hunt. Everything is wicked deep since dirt was pushed atop the foundation but I'm sure I'll pick a few more out come spring.

Enjoy!

Steve

 

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[Msbeepbeep]

That is a beautiful one! Congrats!
Since it is an earring...hmmm, maybe the rare find of it's mate is waiting for you. :thumbup:

 

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[thrifty76now]

That love token is awesome it has a lot of love put into it. You are still number 1 hunter in my book. What was the weather like that day?

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice finds Steve, and a cool love token.

 

[WHADIFIND]

Don't feel bad. I did the same thing with my toasted half cent from two hunts ago. It was already s"crappy", so I just had some fun with it. I managed a date of about 1840, b4 it went south. Still, once they're that bad off, best just to stop trying to make it better, eh?

Congrats on making one more trip. I only got as far as my door. LOL

 

[basque-man]

Gorgeous love token!!!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Outstanding Steve! Was that thing made into a ring or earring? Very cool! I may finally believe that was your last hunt with snow-mageddon headed your way late this week.

 

[johnnyblaze]

Sweet love token those personal finds really get me all hot and bothered......

~Blaze~

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[K1DDO1979]

Awesome finds and love token but I swear this won't be your last hunt! Haha

 

[DirtStalker]

Man Steve that is awesome. My buddy was talking at breakfast this morning and discussed that we both had Love Token on our want list. Thanks for sharing

 

[Davers]

I know it's a Sin But......

I know exactly where that spot is located... I heard that a guy found a FE there. You are lucky it is 600 miles from my house!

Congrats on a killer love token. Wow and wow. You never cease to amaze!

I'm Dying with ENVY, Over Scrappy & that "Vino" and their seamlessly never ending Old Sites that Produce AWESOME Relics almost everytime out.

For Real Scrap, That Love Token is Bad Arse. & as for the LC You get what you get.

Now try to stay home & enjoy the Mental Break after the Real Holyday's Have now passed.
But
If you are like me , they could not keep me in knowing such nice relics still abound.

Davers

 

[trapperart]

Very nice finds congrats

 

[Old Dude]

Someone really invested a lot of work and time in that one. That has to be the most unique one I ever saw.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Incredible finds... The dime is just awesome.

 

[Scrappy]

If it weren't silver you wouldn't be seeing it either.

Very true. The earring hoop I believe was added at later date but I have no way to prove that. It just looks newer.

inspiring post...well done !!!

Thanks. I need inspiration to study not hunt lol

Awesome digs Scrappy, that sure is a unique love token. I can't wait until your next post this coming weekend.

Good thing there's a snow storm coming or I may just have been tempted!

nice saves! is that seated an earring?

Yes. Thanks for looking

Me likes that

Sweet, I'm glad you likey.

 

[Scrappy]

Very nice love token - these are a joy to find - real 1 offs

They are absolutely fascinating, especially being my first one. I started looking online and was intrigued - each one is unique like you said. One of my favorite finds

 

[Scrappy]

Wow,, that Love Token has a nice attachments to it.
You could slip a chain through it and wear it around your neck
Or perhaps,, pin it through a button hole and wear it as a brooch. Would it be too heavy to wear.as a Pierced Earring?
Congrats on all of your finds.

It has an earring mount so I'm betting it was either an earring or pendant. When found the clasp was closed, which makes me think it was worn as a pendant.

Beautiful Love token! Congrats!

Hey thanks man, happy hunting

Very nice finds, great job on locating the foundation.

Pure luck there. I keep meaning to get a Privy Probe - if I had one I may have found it months ago

Better work thar foundation fast. Those old folks saw you thru the window and you couldn't hear m yelling! Lol! Nice finds! Congrats

I didn't even see one geezer. They probably all watched from their windows, put their teeth in, and called security, just to find out I have permission. Lol

Congrats on your first love token Steve. Thats a nice one.

Thanks. I can't stop looking at it!!

Love the love token! Keep on digging 'til everything freezes up solid!

I believe that happened today. Sigh...

Thanks for looking
Steve

 

[Gridwalker306]

Groovy love token! It's old, and the engraving is pretty cool. Prairie pioneers mustn't have really been in love, because I figure I would have found one by now.

 

[Scrappy]

That is a beautiful one! Congrats!
Since it is an earring...hmmm, maybe the rare find of it's mate is waiting for you. :thumbup:

I thought about that matching earring and absolutely hammered the area. No luck

That love token is awesome it has a lot of love put into it. You are still number 1 hunter in my book. What was the weather like that day?

Hey thanks for looking and ain't it amazing the work put into one of these?

Nice finds Steve, and a cool love token.

Thanks Steve. I was digging all signals and thank goodness for that - it showed up as bouncy trash. I think it was the earring backing that threw things off.

Don't feel bad. I did the same thing with my toasted half cent from two hunts ago. It was already s"crappy", so I just had some fun with it. I managed a date of about 1840, b4 it went south. Still, once they're that bad off, best just to stop trying to make it better, eh?

Congrats on making one more trip. I only got as far as my door. LOL

Yes you're right about the cleaning. Sometimes you don't know what you have until you start and by then it may be too late. I don't worry though...I have about 3 dozen

Gorgeous love token!!!

Thanks for looking brother!

 

[Scrappy]

Outstanding Steve! Was that thing made into a ring or earring? Very cool! I may finally believe that was your last hunt with snow-mageddon headed your way late this week.

Thx Bill. It's an earring but I think the mounting came later. SnowFest 2016 looks eminent and the ground is frozen so Goodnight Irene! Lol

Sweet love token those personal finds really get me all hot and bothered......

~Blaze~

Personal finds and touches make things more human and are my favorite as well. Thanks for looking Blaze

Man Steve that is awesome. My buddy was talking at breakfast this morning and discussed that we both had Love Token on our want list. Thanks for sharing

It wasn't on my list because I never thought I'd find one. Just like that GW. These were both on my double-secret list

Awesome finds and love token but I swear this won't be your last hunt! Haha

Stick a fork in me because I'm done!!lol

I'm Dying with ENVY, Over Scrappy & that "Vino" and their seamlessly never ending Old Sites that Produce AWESOME Relics almost everytime out.

For Real Scrap, That Love Token is Bad Arse. & as for the LC You get what you get.

Now try to stay home & enjoy the Mental Break after the Real Holyday's Have now passed.
But
If you are like me , they could not keep me in knowing such nice relics still abound.

Davers

Haha, yep Vino and I have our moments along with many others. My favorite show is the Canadian clan in the Fall. Man those guys find some great stuff. Another favorite is the Virginia variety hour with Bill, Dan and the gang.

Cheers!