Pulled some Revolutionary War goodies and a Rare Ring

[ColonialDude]

I got out for what is most likely my last hunt of the year, and although I didn't find anything earth shattering, I did manage a few keepers.

I managed to add 6 more British regimental buttons to my collection. I got 2 Royal Highland Emigrants buttons, 2 x 84th regiment of foot buttons, a 60th, and a 34th.

I also dug a pretty decent musket ramrod guide from a Brown Bess. It has a small hole in it, but otherwise it's a pretty nice example and will look good in my display case.

The 2 coins pictured are not in the greatest shape, but always fun to find. The one on the left appears to be a late 1600's British copper. The one on the right is a George II.

The find I was most excited for today was this beautiful little Claddagh Ring. This should date to the same period as the Revolutionary War finds. They turn up on fur trade sides from that period from time to time. The ring is made of silver and has two hands clasping a crowned heart. Sadly, I saw the band sticking out of the dirt and I just TOUCHED it and it broke! What a shame! I may see if I can have it repaired.

 

[romeo-1]

Sweet finds Wess! I just dug a Brown Bess trigger guard yesterday...but I'm still looking for a guide.

That ring is something special, I'm sure!

 

[Steve in PA]

Geez, I would hate to see what you consider earth shattering

In my book that is a fantastic hunt! Six regimental buttons, a nice ram rod guide, and that incredible ring, not to mention the coppers. That fancy civilian button is killer as well. If that is indeed a Rev War era ring it is banner material!

 

[civilman1]

Geez, I would hate to see what you consider earth shattering

In my book that is a fantastic hunt! Six regimental buttons, a nice ram rod guide, and that incredible ring, not to mention the coppers. That fancy civilian button is killer as well. If that is indeed a Rev War era ring it is banner material!

What Steve said...Great dig's

 

[ColonialDude]

Sweet finds Wess! I just dug a Brown Bess trigger guard yesterday...but I'm still looking for a guide.

That ring is something special, I'm sure!

Thanks Romeo. I do enjoy finding old musket parts for sure. Funny thing is I must have walked over that ramrod guide half a dozen times, or close to it. Not sure how I didn't find it as it blew my ears off. Think it had something to do with the wet soil.

 

[ColonialDude]

Geez, I would hate to see what you consider earth shattering

In my book that is a fantastic hunt! Six regimental buttons, a nice ram rod guide, and that incredible ring, not to mention the coppers. That fancy civilian button is killer as well. If that is indeed a Rev War era ring it is banner material!

Thanks Steve. I am not complaining by any stretch.

The ring is most certainly from the Rev War period. I am still kicking myself for breaking it, but it was broken on one side already and is extremely fragile obviously.

 

[romeo-1]

Sweet finds Wess! I just dug a Brown Bess trigger guard yesterday...but I'm still looking for a guide.

That ring is something special, I'm sure!

Thanks Romeo. I do enjoy finding old musket parts for sure. Funny thing is I must have walked over that ramrod guide half a dozen times, or close to it. Not sure how I didn't find it as it blew my ears off. Think it had something to do with the wet soil.

That's funny Wess...same with me. I've hunted this spot many times as did other hunters, and the trigger guard was right in the middle of the site. I know I walked over the spot at least a dozen times. The ground was wet yesterday as well...hmmmmm.

 

[ColonialDude]

That's funny Wess...same with me. I've hunted this spot many times as did other hunters, and the trigger guard was right in the middle of the site. I know I walked over the spot at least a dozen times. The ground was wet yesterday as well...hmmmmm.

Yeah, I have encountered this before...ie...getting more depth due to wet soil, but this one is a little different. It's obviously not a small target, and it wasn't exactly deep (7" perhaps). The explorer was acting up a bit in the wet soil as far as iron goes as well. Lot's of iron targets sounding good. It was a strange day, but it worked out in the end.

I was hoping to get out with my new F75 Ltd but it didn't arrive until I had left for the day already. I am hoping to give it a try before the season is over.

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, looks like an early version of the ring As usual your finds are like getting a Celtic Gold Stater

 

[extractor]

The ring is a Claddegh ring. The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love.or wedding band.

 

[teleman 2525]

i;ld say you had a pretty excellent day

 

[Rickiowa2009]

Congratulations on your finds!

 

[ColonialDude]

The ring is a Claddegh ring. The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love.or wedding band.

Yes, I identified it as such in my original post. Although it is an Irish tradition, they were also used during the fur trade by the French.

 

[umrgolf]

Hey CD, what a great hunt Is that copper a William III? Love the ring too!

http://www.vcoins.com/world/copperpenny/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=501

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Fantastic digs! The ring is awesome and judging by the cuffs on those sleeves, I would say revolutionary period or even quite a bit earlier.

 

[ColonialDude]

Hey CD, what a great hunt Is that copper a William III? Love the ring too!

http://www.vcoins.com/world/copperpenny/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=501

Thanks very much. Yes, I believe that is what it is. It's pretty worn, and I can't see anything on the other side....but the bust seems to match. I don't know my coins very well!?

 

[ColonialDude]

Fantastic digs! The ring is awesome and judging by the cuffs on those sleeves, I would say revolutionary period or even quite a bit earlier.

Hey Neil. The cuffs seem to be of that style throughout the rings use. Even the rings made today have those cuffs...or most of them at least.

Here is an old one, and an interesting site for rings of the period as well.

http://www.northwestjournal.ca/X2.htm

 

[extractor]

The ring is a Claddegh ring. The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love.or wedding band.

Yes, I identified it as such in my original post. Although it is an Irish tradition, they were also used during the fur trade by the French.

Oops , sorry, I tend to read a little to fast some times and didn't catch that in the original post.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

some sweet relics and coinage.wow!

 

[The Patriot]

Man those are some real killer finds in my books!! I would love to have a button day like that... Love that ring too....banner material!