Pasture-eyes lunch

[ModernMiner]

It finally stopped raining around here. We needed it bad as we were in a severe drought in this area. Our lakes are now full, and life is good once again. I was able to hit the plantation pasture again at lunch the last two days. I've been gridding it off which will take some time. I started at the lower end where the signals are few. As I work my way up towards the house, the hits will increase of course. The coins continue to elude me, but I still dug a few keepers, including my usual button quota.
Here's my finds:

*Old brass padlock with a nice green patina. The only thing I find on it is a "3" on the latch piece.
Any idea how old this one could be?

*A Holly looking piece of old jewelry with red stone pieces.
Any idea on this one?

*Tombac button - 25mm
*Tombac button - 18mm with design on front edge
*15mm flat button

*LEAD:
A chewed bullet. (Possibly chewed by Bigfoot or a Unicorn?)
A fired musketball
A cleaner bullet base

*A lead alloy spoon or fork piece.
Does this type of utensil metal date into the Colonial era or not that old?

That's all Folks!
Thanks for looking,
MM (a.k.a. Button Boy)

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Nice digs.. any idea on the time frame for that lock? I have dug two.. er.. 1 and 1/2.. on intact one and then one that was smashed in half. The first one I found on the same property as a bunch of Confederate relics.. sooo seeing the design on that lock Always made me wonder..

MonkeyBoy

 

[ModernMiner]

Nice digs.. any idea on the time frame for that lock? I have dug two.. er.. 1 and 1/2.. on intact one and then one that was smashed in half. The first one I found on the same property as a bunch of Confederate relics.. sooo seeing the design on that lock Always made me wonder..

MonkeyBoy

MB,
Funny you mentioned that. I too first thought it was a Confederate design on the sides. I have no idea how old it is yet. I may post it in the "what is it" section soon. Lot's of CW troops went through the area I hunt at too.
-MM-

cool lock a little oil and I bet she works
nice digs :thumbsup

Bridge,
I cleaned the dirt out of it, and the latch now moves like new again. Now I just need a key.
-MM-

 

[PBK]

Warded brass padlocks of this design were made around 1890-1910. A virtually identical example appears in the 1895 Montgomery Ward & Co. catalog. Identifying the maker could be difficult without any marks, however, as several companies produced very similar locks— among them, Slaymaker-Barry.

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Way to go, Button Boy! You are on a metal datecting roll, buddy!

As KirkPA stated, "There is another half real in those horse pastures!"

Keep on a sweeping with the fever, Doug Dude!

Kyle

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Nice relics Doug ... if not another Spanish Silver there should be a nice large copper hiding around there somewhere ... hope you find it ~ Jimmy

 

[fourleaf]

nice padlock doug, it sounds like you have alot to go! good hunting to you my friend!

 

[JerV3]

Nice finds MM,

I have a few of the exact same lock. They are older for sure.

HH Jer

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice finds MM! HH, Mike

 

[Merf]

A great hunt MM---Those are some sweet finds.

 

[ModernMiner]

Warded brass padlocks of this design were made around 1890-1910. A virtually identical example appears in the 1895 Montgomery Ward & Co. catalog. Identifying the maker could be difficult without any marks, however, as several companies produced very similar locks— among them, Slaymaker-Barry.

Thanks for the ID PBK.
Over 100 years old, so that's not bad.
-MM-

Way to go, Button Boy! You are on a metal datecting roll, buddy!
As KirkPA stated, "There is another half real in those horse pastures!"
Keep on a sweeping with the fever, Doug Dude!
Kyle

Thanks Kyle.
Man, every signal I get out in that pasture I'm hoping a coin with show its pretty face. I'm only about 1/3 finished with it so far.
-Doug-

Nice relics Doug ... if not another Spanish Silver there should be a nice large copper hiding around there somewhere ... hope you find it ~ Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy.
I'll settle for an LC too.
-MM-

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I like the lock. Those relics indicate that it's an old site. I wonder if any coins are waiting to be found.Good job.
Chris

 

[Hunter]

Nice digs, I like the lock.

 

[Gilligan]

Man, that Silver Umax must be a good detector. Is that what you use all the time? Bryan in Wilson

Bryan,
Yes, I've been using a Silver Umax for almost two years now, and LOVE IT. It finds the goodies (deep too), it's very lightweight, not expensive, lifetime warranty, loves relics, and super easy to use. I actually bought a 2nd one as a backup.
Tesoro makes some great detectors.
-MM-

Thanks, I will have to take a look at that detector. I presently have a Sovereign GT and am still getting accustomed to it.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I just saw this one, MM. Great finds here!

That deteriorated piece is a pewter spoon handle--and yes, it is Colonial Era or a little later.

Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[ModernMiner]

I just saw this one, MM. Great finds here!
That deteriorated piece is a pewter spoon handle--and yes, it is Colonial Era or a little later.
Regards,
Buckleboy

Awesome! I was hoping it was that old.
Thanks BB.
-Doug-

 

[camb1]

I have one of those locks at my parents house. I found it when I was 9 years old outside a small town called Wyatt, Mo near Charleston. I found it next to a family burial site that to stones were dated around 1860 - 1895. I always was told it was a casket lock.

 

[ModernMiner]

I have one of those locks at my parents house. I found it when I was 9 years old outside a small town called Wyatt, Mo near Charleston. I found it next to a family burial site that to stones were dated around 1860 - 1895. I always was told it was a casket lock.

Camb,
Very cool. Thanks for that great info. It's neat that you still have it.
-MM-