Mid 1800s ghost town finds

[WeaponsUSMC]

Mid 1800's ghost town finds

We had a beautiful day here in Ohio so I decided to go to my favorite Ohio hunting spot, my mid 1800's train depot / ghost town. After hunting for a short bit I found this very nice 1865 (love those Civil War years) Indian head penny, a foot away I found this nice old key, my first 1800's key (anyone know what it was used for?) then about 10 foot away I found another first, an railroad lead seal. thanks for looking....HH.....Bill

 

[mikewaz]

Re: Mid 1800's ghost town finds

Looks like you had a great day out there!
The key looks like a winder for a clock to me, but I'm not positive.
Mike

 

[Roadquest]

Re: Mid 1800's ghost town finds

Hey Bill, Nice finds you have there.

The key is great find.

I like the old lead seal best. Interesting.

Clayton

 

[vic910]

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Looks like you've got a great spot there! Nice finds!

vicki

 

[Noodle]

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Excellent! Love the key! -Noodle

 

[crazyjarhead]

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Nice finds Thats a wierd looking key.

 

[diggerfororo]

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Hi USMC, your key is what i believe is called a "cabinet" key. From the size, I would say it was for a large trunk or some type of cabinet. Good digs.

Les

 

[burglarifyoulike]

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nice finds! its great to find such a variety, too! keep it up!

 

[allen]

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congrats on those nice looking finds...

 

[minton7]

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cool digs..... man I hunted with sorekneesindayton and bedpanmoneyman... now i gotta hunt where you are huntin.... I havent been findin ne thing decent down here in SE ohio....

congrats!

Randy

 

[Mirage]

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Cool stuff. That's a unique looking key. Nice.

Bob

 

[mpostma]

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Great Key, and awsome penny!
It looks like you found a great place to hunt.

Best of luck.
Mark

 

[renob151]

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Capital Finds....Keys are always cool to find!

 

[kdismuke1]

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CONGRATS. ON THE FINDS.

 

[Detectingfreak]

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nice job on the key and indian head penny!

 

[daytondigger]

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Nice finds, congrats. I bet that place will keep on giving.

 

[civilman1]

Re: Mid 1800's ghost town finds

Nice Going Weapon's....The CW year coin find's are alway's a welcome addition....Great Dig's

 

[Bavaria Mike]

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Keep a look out for date nails as they are also collectible. They were nails with a number on the head, the year the RR tie was installed. Must be a trash pit in the area as well. Interesting site and good luck! HH, Mike