Leadless and Shankless, but still a Dandy

ModernMiner · Feb 20, 2014

I had an appointment back in the Raleigh area earlier this week, so I was able to spend about six hours out detecting at one of my old spots. I have hunted this property for over 5 years and have found quite a bit of CW relics there. I was hoping to dig some CW bullets, but it was not to be. :dontknow:

The finds this time were slim, but I was able to recover some old buttons in a small area of saplings where I have dug many in the past. Not one button had a shank on it.

The soil was wet and sandy where I dug these, and the holes would actually backfill with water when I dug them.

My finds were:

*A 34mm late 1700's Dandy button with a bit of gold gilt and a circular design of dots on the front.

*A 25mm “Standard Colour” button. (England)

*A 19mm “Best Strong – Stand.” (England ?)

*Two other flat buttons with no visible (crusty) back marks.

*Lead William’s Cleaner base

*Two iron whats-its? The larger iron piece looks like it once had a screw hole area at each end. Any ideas? Rifle piece?

Nothing too fantastic, but the Dandy was a nice surprise.

Thanks for looking,
MM

ModernMiner · Feb 21, 2014

Ahab8 said:
Love that Dandy button MM. Not a bad day out buddy. Buried in snow here in Maine. I'm so sick of looking at my old finds

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LOL.

Look at the bright side Abe, at least you have some frozen lobsters up there. How about two lobster tails for my buttons. :tongue3:

Thanks Buddy. :thumbsup:

-MM-

ModernMiner · Feb 21, 2014

Thunderchild said:
You're still the man Doug! I just stopped by that spot on the way home from work. I saw a couple vehicles parked out front so stopped to investigate. Turned out to be fellas from the hunt club target practicing. The buttons look great, I love finding those. Glenn

Thanks Glenn. They probably heard there was a Yankee out there and grabbed their guns. :laughing7:

Sorry I missed you this trip. Call me when you find the next camp, or when the trees start being removed. :thumbsup:

Congrats on that beautiful eagle "A" button. :occasion14:

-Doug-

ModernMiner · Feb 21, 2014

Nana40 said:
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I remember that place! Great memories, right there. LOVE those buttons! I'd say ya did good! AND you did good at the Salvation Army today too. What a score! We need to hunt together again soon. I miss you all.
Nana

That was a great time Nana. I loved detecting and hanging out with all of you. I say we get together at Quindy or Dman's house next time. They have LOTS of CW spots. :tongue3:

I'll bring the beer and Margaritas. :occasion14:

Thanks for posting that picture. We should have our own show.
-DUG-

Old Dude · Feb 22, 2014

That's a great pic, Nana. I bet you have some stories you could share. Are all those people on this forum? We need names and DIRT, lol.

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ModernMiner · Feb 22, 2014

Old Dude said:
I would like to nominate that dandy picture for banner

LOL. Thanks OD. You know quality when you see it. :tongue3:

-DUHg-

ModernMiner · Feb 22, 2014

Old Dude said:
That's a great pic, Nana. I bet you have some stories you could share. Are all those people on this forum? We need names and DIRT, lol.

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Nana is sworn to secrecy. :thumbsup:

I think only three of us in that photo are on Tnet now. It was great fun. We had a BBQ and drinks at my house after the hunt. Lots of laughs. :occasion14:

-DOUG-