Old faithful comes through again!

[incajoe]

I spent about 3 hours at my top secret old faithful location that I have found many goodies at in the past. This trip was no different. I found a pile of wheats and clad along with a 1935 silver quarter. There is another twisted up piece of silver that I will add to my scrap pile and best of all was digging up a nice 14K family crest ring. It's a little difficult to read but I believe the name is "Hozier". These were used to make an impression in a wax seal. The band is bent but I don't think it will be any problem to straighten it out. I'm wondering if there is way to figure out how old this ring is but something tells me it's not from the era when people made wax seals on letters. I'm thinking of fighting the heat and going back this evening. Wish me luck!

Anyway, enjoy the pics.

 

[Prober]

Sweet ring, no matter what period its from! Great finds...keep that spot secret!

 

[romeo-1]

Nice find...no idea on age. Is it hallmarked?

 

[BuckleBoy]

That's a Beautiful ring.

 

[The Bulgarian]

Very Very interesting Ring you have found there.
Congrats.

 

[Formula1BMW]

That is an awesome looking ring. A keeper

 

[DEEP DIRT FISHING]

WOW, NICE GOLD RING!!!!

 

[Roger Mn.]

The gold ring is a neet find.congrats

 

[jgas]

Sweet digs. Nice ring, now the research begins with finding what Hozier is! jgas

 

[Happy Harry]

I would assume by the size of the pit that this is not the fifty yard line of the local football field! lol How deep did you go? doesnt really matter as the finds are great!!! HHHH

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice finds

 

[Admiral de Salee]

Great finds!! I'm pretty sure the name is 'Rozier', and I think that's a French-origin surname.

 

[kimsdad]

Nice rings. Call me crazy, but I'm liking that quarter.

What are ya using to cut those big square plugs, a giant cookie cutter?

 

[mikewaz]

Well, you've sure found a sweet spot. Nice finds.
Mike

 

[twistidd]

Interesting square/rectangular plugs. Good pinpointing skill, too. Seems your finds are smack dab in the middle. Very cool!

Joe

 

[incajoe]

Nice rings. Call me crazy, but I'm liking that quarter.

What are ya using to cut those bug square plugs, a giant cookie cutter?

Yeah, I have one shaped like a snowman too! No seriously, I use a big knife to cut the plug and I tend to make them a little on the large side because the grass is less likely to die off. Also small plugs are lighter and can be sucked up into a passing mower easier than larger heavier ones. I assumed everyone uses a knife to cut plugs.......I've been doing it this way since I was a little kid and I'm 39 now. What tools do you use to cut a plug?

 

[incajoe]

Great finds!! I'm pretty sure the name is 'Rozier', and I think that's a French-origin surname.

Interesting.....you may right!?! I'll have to google that name and see if this coat of arms comes up. Thanks!

 

[incajoe]

Interesting square/rectangular plugs. Good pinpointing skill, too. Seems your finds are smack dab in the middle. Very cool!

Joe

Thanks for the props!
Like I said in my post above......I thought everyone cut plugs this way. I have never had any complaints about how I leave property after I hunt so I guess my methods are working.

 

[kimsdad]

I use a serrated edge trowel. Mine tend to be roughly (very roughly) round. The square holes look cool. You've got a good eye & a steady hand to be able to get them so straight. Nice job.

 

[sonny60]

you've got a good spot. hammer it hard