Jews Harp and Silver (and another Horse!)

[DavidBeard]

New 'busy' field recently cut & bailed - Hoping very much that he'll plough it one day as I'm sure there's lots more to be found there.
Heard these are pretty common - but only just found my first Jews Harp - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jew's_harp



Also a Victoria 1846 Fourpence (or Groat)



George V 1925 Sixpence



& a few other coins - Green, Smooth and Faded



Bag full of Buttons,



Musket Balls, Weights and a Spindle Whorl



Another Horse (more than just a head this time!)



And lots of other bits including 3 key holes



This 'Nottinghamshire Miners' Association Badge' - 'Number 3'



and this coin commemorating 60 years of Queen Victoria



Nice little spot
Best wishes,
David.

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice bunch of finds, not sure why you ain't getting any older stuff. I guess its a hay field


The smallest 'keyhole' is actually part of a Victorian Ladies corset, many of them run up the back & had the string to tighten them up. I get lots of them, I really hate them as they sound like small Roman coins. lol

 

[DavidBeard]

...I guess its a hay field...
...The smallest 'keyhole' is actually part of a Victorian Ladies corset...

mmm I wonder how she lost that then
Yes Crusader - This at the moment is (and has been for many years) a hay field - The new owners may do something else with it though.

 

[shaun7]

Very nice, was this all in one day?

I like that commemorative coin, i thought it looked like a hammered in the first pic of it!

Have you had your first hammered yet

 

[shaun7]

...I guess its a hay field...
...The smallest 'keyhole' is actually part of a Victorian Ladies corset...

mmm I wonder how she lost that then
Yes Crusader - This at the moment is (and has been for many years) a hay field - The new owners may do something else with it though.

I bet you will find some good stuff if they do plough

 

[Mackaydon]

Excellent finds!

The "3" token is a membership badge from the Nottinghamshire (Coal) Miners' Association. The company name apparently began in late 1885 and lasted through its merger with the Spencer Union in 1937/1938.

Depending on the diameter of your token, you have found one of three varieties of the "3" badge.

A thorough article on these badges, including pics, is on this site:

http://www.mining-memorabilia.co.uk/Nottinghamshire_Miners'_Asociation_Badges_Sheet2.htm

Don.....

 

[CRUSADER]

Excellent finds!

The "3" token is a membership badge from the Nottinghamshire Miners' Association. The company name apparently began in late 1885 and lasted through its merger with the Spencer Union in 1938. A thorough article on these badges, including pics, is on this site:

http://www.mining-memorabilia.co.uk/Nottinghamshire_Miners'_Asociation_Badges_Sheet2.htm

Don.....

Good info, it caught my eye as well, its in good shape & collectable

 

[Moonshadow]

Great stuff! You guys have the best sites over there! I'm jealous!

HH,
Moon

 

[allen]

that site is giving you some awesome finds !!!

 

[dneyedli@res1.mts.net]

I wish I could call them that but out here we have to call them a Jaw harp or Juice harp.
Nice digs! It is a good day when you can get a bag full of buttons.
Dave.

 

[DavidBeard]

...I wish I could call them that but out here we have to call them a Jaw harp or Juice harp...

I can assure you that no 'Jew' would be offended by having one of the most ancient musical instruments continued to be called a 'Jews Harp'.
All this 'PC' is getting out of hand and ridiculous - In the UK we can no longer have 'Danger Black Spots' on the road or 'Man hole covers' in the street - I'm happy to say though that I can still buy a 'Cream Puff' and a 'Fairy Cake' from our cake shop

"Juice Harp" Who ever gave it that name!

Best wishes,
David.

 

[DavidBeard]

...Very nice, was this all in one day?
Have you had your first hammered yet ...

Hi Shaun, This was over 2 afternoons, about 9 hours in all.
I've heard that the new owners are converting the barns and outbuildings into living accommodation, so all being well there should be some serious earth moving soon
And NO No hammered yet - Only got 2 Roman so far, Only 1 William III and the rest of my finds have been George III, Victoria, etc. (although some of the buttons and other stuff have been pretty old). I'm pleased with the Lobo but should I be looking for something with greater depth - or is it that the hammered, etc. are just not there?
Best wishes.
David.

 

[shaun7]

...Very nice, was this all in one day?
Have you had your first hammered yet ...

Hi Shaun, This was over 2 afternoons, about 9 hours in all.
I've heard that the new owners are converting the barns and outbuildings into living accommodation, so all being well there should be some serious earth moving soon
And NO No hammered yet - Only got 2 Roman so far, Only 1 William III and the rest of my finds have been George III, Victoria, etc. (although some of the buttons and other stuff have been pretty old). I'm pleased with the Lobo but should I be looking for something with greater depth - or is it that the hammered, etc. are just not there?
Best wishes.
David.

The Lobo should find the hammered although i have increased the rate since getting the XP

 

[DavidBeard]

...Depending on the diameter of your token, you have found one of three varieties of the "3" badge.
Don.....

Thanks very much for that Don,
The one I have found is the 1st of the three, #24 on the sheet - 29.74mm in diameter.
Best wishes.

 

[CRUSADER]

...Very nice, was this all in one day?
Have you had your first hammered yet ...

Hi Shaun, This was over 2 afternoons, about 9 hours in all.
I've heard that the new owners are converting the barns and outbuildings into living accommodation, so all being well there should be some serious earth moving soon
And NO No hammered yet - Only got 2 Roman so far, Only 1 William III and the rest of my finds have been George III, Victoria, etc. (although some of the buttons and other stuff have been pretty old). I'm pleased with the Lobo but should I be looking for something with greater depth - or is it that the hammered, etc. are just not there?
Best wishes.
David.

The Lobo should find the hammered although i have increased the rate since getting the XP

The Lobo is great at hammered in ploughed fields, so they were either too deep or not there. Problem is that hammered are difficult to find & you need the right location to stand a chance.
Although if you have lots of spare cash get the XP, its the best machine I have used for getting hammered. Its not the deepest in the market, but thats not needed in ploughed fields. The E-Trac is the machine if your sticking to unploughed land & need depth but its about £1200.

 

[DavidBeard]

...The E-Trac is the machine if your sticking to unploughed land & need depth but its about £1200....

I better get saving then, I doubt if it'll be this year though.

 

[rogues71]

real nice finds

 

[DavidBeard]

... Its not the deepest in the market, but thats not needed in ploughed fields. The E-Trac is the machine if your sticking to unploughed land & need depth but its about £1200....

Ok, Ok, Ok - Been having a quick word with Santa - He might be able to arrive earlier this year.
Where's the best deal to be had in the UK for the E-Trac - If he's spending that much he'll be wanting lots of extras and free delivery. Any recommendations?

 

[CRUSADER]

... Its not the deepest in the market, but thats not needed in ploughed fields. The E-Trac is the machine if your sticking to unploughed land & need depth but its about £1200....

Ok, Ok, Ok - Been having a quick word with Santa - He might be able to arrive earlier this year.
Where's the best deal to be had in the UK for the E-Trac - If he's spending that much he'll be wanting lots of extras and free delivery. Any recommendations?

Sorry, haven't got enough experience to give any advice. Try PMing Silver Searcher, as he was looking into getting one evenually & may know the best place.