More Finds From The Colonial Schoolhouse Woods, Including A Nice First-Timer

[Brendan M.]

Hello Friends!

Wednesday was absolutely gorgeous here in NY, so of course I hit the woods. I went back to the area where I believe a colonial schoolhouse once stood. I brought Joe G. there last weekend and found two nice old coppers, two Indians, and some other nice goodies (see topic http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,148229.msg1062217.html#msg1062217).

Unfortunately I didn't manage to pull any old coins this time out, save for a chewed up 1951 Wheat, but I did find some nice relics. Some could use IDs, so please have a look. Here's what I dug:

• A musket ball (My first!!!) as well as two items that appear to be bullets (Pictured next to the ball. Never seen these before. What are they?)
• A thick, bracelet-sized brass chain (what would've this been used for?)
• Two old flat buttons. Both have backmarks: One I can't make out, while the other says, "Gold Color"
• A piece of silver-plated spoon, seemingly old, stamped "RT," I believe
• A fragment of a crotal bell
• A small penknife-sized whatsit. It's two pieces, and opens with a spring button (Makeup related? It seems to have some reddish, lipstick-like residue inside.) It's stamped with some kind of name or writing, but tough to make out. It looks like "Marinello" or something to that effect.
• A tiny circular brass or copper whatsit with little flowers encircling it. (Any ideas? Looks like a piece of something.)
• 1951 Wheat

Not a great day by any means, but not horrible either. For me, the musket ball alone was worth getting out. Never handled one before. Man, I wouldn't have liked to have been clipped with one of those!

Thanks for looking. Stay tuned for more.

Cheers and HH,
Brendan

 

[muleskinner]

There's something about that chain,,, I would treasure that thing.

 

[Brendan M.]

There's something about that chain,,, I would treasure that thing.

Yeah, right? I'm really pleasantly surprised. It was one of those super-unexpected finds....Which I think are often the sweetest. I'm going to have to find a nice way to display it...

Cheers and HH,
Brendan

 

[Brendan M.]

Those are cast lead wadcutter style bullets with the musket ball. They may be fairly recent as I cast these myself for a .38cal. handgun. Check for approx. .357" diameter. HH

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling they were bullets. I'll try and find out more info now that I have a general idea. Much appreciated!

Cheers and HH,
Brendan

 

[Joe G]

It's funny -- almost everything good at this spot seems to read as 5.5 inches down. Every time I get a signal like that my heart skips... fun!

Cheers and HH,
Brendan

Hunting there was just like fishing. Not a lot of bites, but every nibble gets your heart pumping. Love the musket ball and especially the chain. Very cool. I'll bring the video cam Sunday.

 

[MaineRelic]

great finds keep up the great Posts !!

 

[Brendan M.]

It's funny -- almost everything good at this spot seems to read as 5.5 inches down. Every time I get a signal like that my heart skips... fun!

Cheers and HH,
Brendan

Hunting there was just like fishing. Not a lot of bites, but every nibble gets your heart pumping. Love the musket ball and especially the chain. Very cool. I'll bring the video cam Sunday.

Thanks Joe. I left a few coppers in the ground for ya.

Cheers and HH,
B

 

[Brendan M.]

great finds keep up the great Posts !!

Thanks Sealouse. As long as I can keep finding, I'll keep posting! Let's hope it works out that way.

Cheers and HH,
Brendan