Interesting Figure Head/Bust & more buckle loops!

ANTIQUARIAN · May 18, 2020

Yesterday morning I got back to a site that I first detected in 2014. I have a very short window to detect this site in, as the farmer has always done a quick rotation between disking and seeding. My finds aren’t the best, but at least they’re interesting. :thumbsup:

My first find was the stamped brass bust of someone ‘BORN 1784’. I’m not sure what this was from, maybe the top of a commemorative set of teaspoons?

I’d sure like to know who this gentleman was though… possibly a British Prime Minister or a US President? :icon_scratch:

I also found a couple more of the Isaac Campbell Knapsack Loops and an iron reins guide.

Thanks very much for looking,
Dave

Trezurehunter · May 18, 2020

U.S. President Zachary Taylor was born in 1784. Maybe it is a likeness of him. Nice find.

Digger RJ · May 18, 2020

Nice!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

CRUSADER · May 18, 2020

You must have a lot of those buckles by now, I see you dig a few!

Tuberale · May 18, 2020

I'd like to second Zachary Taylor as a possibility. Trezurehunter has good instincts.

ANTIQUARIAN · May 19, 2020

Trezurehunter said:
U.S. President Zachary Taylor was born in 1784. Maybe it is a likeness of him. Nice find.

Thanks very much for your post and for your suggestion TH. :occasion14:

Dave

Digger RJ said:
Nice!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

Thanks Randy!

CRUSADER said:
You must have a lot of those buckles by now, I see you dig a few!

Thanks for your post Cru... yes, I have found over 200 of these at this site. :laughing7:

Dave

Tuberale said:
I'd like to second Zachary Taylor as a possibility. Trezurehunter has good instincts.

Thanks Tuberale. :thumbsup:

My buddy pepperj is a real wiz when it comes to research and he suggested the bust is possibly British Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon.

"George Hamilton-Gordon was the 4th earl of Aberdeen and was British Prime Minister for just 3 years 1852-55, before this he served as diplomat and in various ministerial posts. Born in Scotland he inherited the Earldom from his grandfather in 1801. He became a significant figure in central European diplomacy after his appointment as Special Ambassador to Austria in 1813. In 1814 he signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Napoleonic wars, on behalf of the King. He later served in the government of the Duke of Wellington as Foreign Secretary (1828-1830), and became a Peelite, serving again as Foreign Secretary (1841-46). In 1852 Aberdeen formed a coalition government of Peelites. However, Aberdeen was unable to avoid conflict with Russia and war was declared in 1854. Public attitude towards the resulting Crimean War led to Aberdeen's resignation.

Born: January 28, 1784

Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
Died: December 14, 1861"

Blak bart · May 19, 2020

Nice work dave...congrats on your days finds !!

ANTIQUARIAN · May 19, 2020

Blak bart said:
Nice work dave...congrats on your days finds !!

Thanks for your post Bart. :icon_thumleft:

Even when the finds aren't great, it's nice to just get out of the house these days.
Dave

CRUSADER · May 19, 2020

Wow 200!

WannaDig3687 · May 19, 2020

Neat finds, ANTIQ. I like that you share the shards also.

Professor of Engineering · May 19, 2020

Very nice relic hunt, congrats! :icon_thumleft:

ANTIQUARIAN · May 20, 2020

CRUSADER said:
Wow 200!

Yes, it's amazing to think what they were using the leather straps for... and what about all the 'J' hooks? :icon_scratch:

Of course, I'm only assuming these came from the backpacks, as I've only found one backpack badge here so far.

Hope you and your Dad are both 'Staying Safe' Cru,
Dave

PS. See a pic of this badge after restoration at the bottom here.

WannaDig3687 said:
Neat finds, ANTIQ. I like that you share the shards also.

Thanks for your post Missy. :thumbsup:

I feel that showing the pottery and glass finds from each hunt provides some background history of the occupants and possibly their wealth.
Dave

Professor of Engineering said:
Very nice relic hunt, congrats!

Thank you as always for your support Professor.
Dave

A2coins · May 20, 2020

At least your day wasnt a total bust LOL Im wierd I know that is really cool it would bug me not to know for sure who that was but Im sure youll pin it down nice buckles thats quite a few I like those photos of where your hunting that looks like a cool place. Well done my friend......Tommy

ANTIQUARIAN · May 20, 2020

A2coins said:
At least your day wasnt a total bust LOL Im wierd I know that is really cool it would bug me not to know for sure who that was but Im sure youll pin it down nice buckles thats quite a few I like those photos of where your hunting that looks like a cool place. Well done my friend......Tommy

Thanks for your post and for sharing your thoughts Tommy. :thumbsup:

I'm planning on returning here again early on Sunday morning.

Hope you're having a good year in MI,
Dave