Plantation woods - Relics & critters VIDEO

ModernMiner · Oct 30, 2010

Plantation woods - Relics & critters *VIDEO*

I took to the woods at a plantation property that I've been detecting for a few years. It finally cooled down a bit, so I think the ticks are gone, but as I saw the snakes and mosquitoes didn't get the memo.

I detected around an old foundation and well and found an assortment of relics.
Here's a video I shot for your viewing pleasure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ouXB103XTs

I ran in to a few critters including a ground hog at the base of a huge oak. He seemed content just watching me.

The green snake (about 2' long) I walked up on would not budge. He stood his ground and looked like he was ready to defend his turf, so I moved along.

Some of my finds were:
*CW bullet - Williams cleaner

*US Army Marksman badge marked "sterling" - Any idea on the age?

*Owl on moon pendant

*Button marked "Pat. Feb. 1888"

*Sousa Band harmonica piece

*Trace chain piece

*Asst'd others.

Thanks for looking,
MM

billn1956 · Oct 30, 2010

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last pic was of a hem weight

Gilligan · Oct 30, 2010

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Nice finds and green tree snake, very friendly snake.....Me and the kids found one once and held it

Woodland Detectors · Oct 30, 2010

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Nice finds Doug!

That Maltese cross may have been part of a Confederate Reunion badge!

The funny looking bullet thing looks like an old arrow practice tip. We have many in the ground here.

Ladies like these would shoot them at husbands that run astray.

colorado14ers · Oct 30, 2010

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very cool relics!!!!!!! ill subscribe to your channel!!! :headbang:

VOL1266-X · Oct 30, 2010

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Some excellent pics and great finds MM. Glad you enjoyed "Groundhog Day". You are overdue for a banner recovery. Good luck Buddy, Quindy.

SGVALLEYMAN · Oct 30, 2010

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Way to go.. Nice finds!

ModernMiner · Oct 30, 2010

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billn1956 said:
last pic was of a hem weight

Billn,
Not a hem weight. I have many hem weights. This is a button. The last picture is the top, and the picture with the "Feb. 1888" back mark is on the back of it. Also it is light, unlike a hem weight. :icon_thumleft:

Thanks for the guess though.
-MM-

Gilligan said:
Nice finds and green tree snake, very friendly snake.....Me and the kids found one once and held it

Thanks, I'll send him out to you. :tongue3:

-Doug-

4-H said:
Nice finds Doug!

That Maltese cross may have been part of a Confederate Reunion badge!

The funny looking bullet thing looks like an old arrow practice tip. We have many in the ground here.

Ladies like these would shoot them at husbands that run astray.

LMAO!

Thanks Mikey. I was thinking it was an arrow tip, but wasn't sure. Maybe the husband is in the woods? :tongue3:

Get well soon. We have some digging to do. :icon_thumleft:

-Doug-

colorado14ers said:
very cool relics!!!!!!! ill subscribe to your channel!!!

Thanks Colorado. :icon_thumleft:

Very much appreciated.
-Doug-

VOL1266-X said:
Some excellent pics and great finds MM. Glad you enjoyed "Groundhog Day". You are overdue for a banner recovery. Good luck Buddy, Quindy.

Thanks Q.
If I found a CSA buckle like Dman's I could hang up my detector and just be content looking at that buckle every day. :notworthy:

-Doug-

SGVALLEYMAN said:
Way to go.. Nice finds!

Thanks SG. :icon_thumleft:

Dman · Oct 31, 2010

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Nice finds. I enjoyed the video
Dman

{Sentinel} · Oct 31, 2010

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ModernMiner said:
billn1956 said:

last pic was of a hem weight

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Billn,
Not a hem weight. I have many hem weights. This is a button. The last picture is the top, and the picture with the "Feb. 1888" back mark is on the back of it. Also it is light, unlike a hem weight. Thanks for the guess though.
-MM-

I agree 100%. Although it favors a hem weight, its brass and decorated on the front. Definitely a button

ModernMiner · Oct 31, 2010

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Dman said:
Nice finds. I enjoyed the video
Dman

Thanks Doug.
I feel honored that you even looked at my post after your latest BANNER find. :tongue3:

See, if you stick with Quindy long enough, good things happen. Oh wait, that's right he wasn't with you. Hmmmmmm. :icon_scratch:

I still think you two need to do a detecting show. :icon_thumleft:

-Doug-

{Sentinel} said:
ModernMiner said:

billn1956 said:

last pic was of a hem weight

Click to expand...

Billn,
Not a hem weight. I have many hem weights. This is a button. The last picture is the top, and the picture with the "Feb. 1888" back mark is on the back of it. Also it is light, unlike a hem weight. Thanks for the guess though.
-MM-

I agree 100%. Although it favors a hem weight, its brass and decorated on the front. Definitely a button

Click to expand...

Thanks Josh.
Not much of a day for me, but I'm trying.
-Doug-