More Finds From The Dez

[oldmxrat]

62f and sunny so I just couldn't help myself! Hunted my new favorite ghost town, but no coins today.

But, I did find a really nice assay crucible and some other random junk!

The live round is a .38 S&W

Bonus pic is a blooming Joshua tree:

 

[pepperj]

62f and sunny so I just couldn't help myself! Hunted my new favorite ghost town, but no coins today.

But, I did find a really nice assay crucible and some other random junk!

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The live round is a .38 S&W
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Bonus pic is a blooming Joshua tree:
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Nice score on the crucible, can't recall ever seen another posted up in the today's finds.
Cool looking budding flower.
Is the silver tube looking item plated or silver?
Nice to see you getting out and enjoying the great weather.

 

[oldmxrat]

Nice score on the crucible, can't recall ever seen another posted up in the today's finds.
Cool looking budding flower.
Is the silver tube looking item plated or silver?
Nice to see you getting out and enjoying the great weather.

It's plated and says "American Pencil Co." on it. It's the third one I've found, not sure what it is exactly.

 

[pepperj]

It's plated and says "American Pencil Co." on it. It's the third one I've found, not sure what it is exactly.

Mechanical pencil maybe.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice job on the desert relics !

 

[Chilli]

Love the crucible.
The silver tube thing at first glance had me thinking old antique snake bite kit!
I still have my late fathers one from when he was young.
Has a scalpel, lancet one end and condis crystals in the other end. But pencil company probably not.

 

[DizzyDigger]

The silver tube thing at first glance had me thinking old antique snake bite kit!
I still have my late fathers one from when he was young.
Has a scalpel, lancet one end and condis crystals in the other end. But pencil company probably not.

Always had a couple of those snake bite kits in my old Blazer, as I spent a huge amount
of time running around the deserts, and frequently met up with rattlesnakes.

Today, the doc's don't want you to do much of anything with a snake bite, other
than get your arse to the hospital asap. I guess the old bite kits with the scalpel
and suction cups, etc. caused more issues than they solved.

Heard you've got some real nasties down there in Australia. I don't fear snakes,
but sure as hell respect them, and stay out of their safety zones.

 

[Chilli]

Always had a couple of those snake bite kits in my old Blazer, as I spent a huge amount
of time running around the deserts, and frequently met up with rattlesnakes.

Today, the doc's don't want you to do much of anything with a snake bite, other
than get your arse to the hospital asap. I guess the old bite kits with the scalpel
and suction cups, etc. caused more issues than they solved.

Heard you've got some real nasties down there in Australia. I don't fear snakes,
but sure as hell respect them, and stay out of their safety zones.

Yep, respect them. I'll dodge them if I see any on the road. Most people run them over. They're not welcome in our yard though, all bets are off then. 😁

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool finds !
I'd take your 62 degrees and sunny over the snow and 16 degrees that we have here !

 

[Gare]

Nice finds thank you for sharing with us. Noce pictures as well !!!

 

[Conito@55]

62f and sunny so I just couldn't help myself! Hunted my new favorite ghost town, but no coins today.

But, I did find a really nice assay crucible and some other random junk!

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The live round is a .38 S&W
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Bonus pic is a blooming Joshua tree:
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This is the first time I've seen a complete crucible. You didn't find any coins, but maybe next time.

 

[oldmxrat]

This is the first time I've seen a complete crucible. You didn't find any coins, but maybe next time.

Me too! Thousands of broken ones, and one with just a dime sized chip in the rim I found last year. I was shocked to see this one was whole when I pulled it out.

 

[AU Seeker]

Me too! Thousands of broken ones, and one with just a dime sized chip in the rim I found last year. I was shocked to see this one was whole when I pulled it out.

Do I see a "gold" coating on that crucible?

 

[DizzyDigger]

Do I see a "gold" coating on that crucible?

Yep...I see it as well. Any chance a propane torch can melt that off?

 

[Digger RJ]

62f and sunny so I just couldn't help myself! Hunted my new favorite ghost town, but no coins today.

But, I did find a really nice assay crucible and some other random junk!

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The live round is a .38 S&W
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Bonus pic is a blooming Joshua tree:
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Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[BigWaveDave]

I like the keyhole!

 

[oldmxrat]

Do I see a "gold" coating on that crucible?

Yep...I see it as well. Any chance a propane torch can melt that off? View attachment 2241075

Unfortunately, it's just the borax glazing they used to 'season' them because of the porous surface.

 

[cudamark]

That stuff looks familiar.....🤔....