New Farm - Nice keepers (Silver & Buttons)

[ModernMiner]

New Farm - Nice keepers (Silver & Buttons)

I received permission Saturday to MD at this beautiful 50 acre farm property that is being sold soon to build houses on. It is owned by my wife’s old boss (retired). The house you see was his 95 year old father’s house. I’m not sure how old it actually is, but he said it was once a log house, but is now covered in aluminum siding. I know one thing, the wheat pennies I dug were about 12” deep in some cases! The Mighty Tesoro did me proud though.
It was a beautiful day yesterday with temps in the 70’s, slight breeze, shade from the large old oaks, and soft farm soil. Ahhhh.
Within 10 minutes I had my first keeper’s right by the front of the house. A large 29cm eagle button and a nicely detailed 44’ Merc. Below are my finds for the day. I am welcome to come back whenever I wish, so you can bet I will be.
Finds:

*A nice 44’ Merc dime.

*A large 29cm Eagle button with “Waterbury Button Co. Conn.” on the back mark.
My largest button to date.
Any idea of the age? Post 1900’s?

*A 24cm Eagle button “Waterbury Button Co. Conn.” on the back mark.
Nice gold gilt still on it.

*Six DEEP wheat’s that spanned 5 decades – 191? , 28’ , 31’ , 42’ , 49’ ,56’.

*A 1948 dog vaccine tag.

*A name tag with “Arthur E. Seagroves , Route #3, Durham NC. “

*Asst’s other relics including a very large safety pin (big baby?), lipstick case, glass knob, decorative pieces (Victorian look), etc.

Thanks for looking, and have a great week.
-MM-

 

[Boobydoo]

Re: New Farm - Nice keepers (Silver & Buttons)

Congrats on the silver Merc and sweet old buttons and other goodies. Looks like a great place to hunt. Hope you can get back there!! Good luck, keep em coming!

 

[Merf]

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Great finds MM----Those buttons are in excellent shape. I would be pounding that spot for a long time.

 

[silverfreak]

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Very nice finds and gorgeous pics MM. Looks like you found a little bit of everything.

 

[dgaughan]

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looks like you had yourself a good day congrats and hh

 

[Montana Jim]

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Jeez Doug... awesome! Is that Baby Huey's diaper pin?

WTG!

Your button is post 1902... prior to that the US Army had buttons like in my avatar...

Your's in the US Army Great Seal Button... still in use to this day. I would say not much older than WWI at the oldest, with that backmark, which is still used today.

 

[birdman]

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Nice ! That Umax is doing pretty good for you. You better keep digging before the houses start going up. Should be lots of loot there.

 

[ModernMiner]

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Jeez Doug... awesome! Is that Baby Huey's diaper pin?

WTG!

Your button is post 1902... prior to that the US Army had buttons like in my avatar...

Your's in the US Army Great Seal Button... still in use to this day. I would say not much older than WWI at the oldest, with that backmark, which is still used today.

Jim,
Thanks for the info. Now I can label and file them. I love finding old buttons.
Have a great week.
-Doug-

 

[Evolution]

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Looks like a good site. Those trees look very old. Nice finds MM.

 

[ModernMiner]

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Looks like a good site. Those trees look very old. Nice finds MM.

Thanks Ev.
I think when I go back I'll be digging any "iffy" signals in case it's silver. The wheats were super deep, so I probably overlooked some silver. Hopefully anyways.
-MM-

 

[tymcmurray]

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Good hunt.
Nice finds.

 

[cntrydncr1]

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That looks like a great site. I'd die for a day with finds like that!

 

[ModernMiner]

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Thanks for your replies everyone.
-MM-

 

[Mirage]

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Doug,
Those buttons are great. You don't realize how enjoyable they are to find until you actually find some(me that is). Any idea on aprox dates for those buttons?

Bob

 

[ModernMiner]

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Doug,
Those buttons are great. You don't realize how enjoyable they are to find until you actually find some(me that is). Any idea on aprox dates for those buttons?

Bob

Thanks Bob. I think they are from WW2 era. The owner said his father was in the service. I couldn't belive when I dug that first one up. My largest button so far, and in great shape too. Now if I can just dig some more silver out there.
Have a great week. It finally cooled down here in the South.
-Doug-

 

[SgtSki in MI]

Nice Haul!!!!

The tag with the name on it's an old copper frieght shipping tag. I don't know where they came from but I've found several in my neck of the woods. Very nice Merc too!!!

Congrats,
SgtSki

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

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Great finds you have there MM.
The safety pin could be a Military "Safety pin" Kilt Pin or a horse blanket pin. I have a bunch of these stored somewhere at my parents house. Also, I have seem them on the old military duffel bags in the past.
Good Luck on the new sight you have there and regards from the Michiana area.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: New Farm - Nice keepers (Silver & Buttons)

Great finds you have there MM.
The safety pin could be a Military "Safety pin" Kilt Pin or a horse blanket pin. I have a bunch of these stored somewhere at my parents house. Also, I have seem them on the old military duffel bags in the past.
Good Luck on the new sight you have there and regards from the Michiana area.

Diggin',
Thanks so much for that great info. I would rather have the pin military related rather than diaper.
-MM-