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.

 

[pepperj]

Great looking ring! That was well worth the time spent out in the cold. Sweet looking patina the ramrod has.

 

[Don in SJ]

Nice going on finding that ring! the coins and other relics made your hunt - well, GREAT!

Don

 

[ColonialDude]

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!

Yeah, I have been spoiled in the last year or so with some killer buttons condition wise, and some very rare finds. Typically I have pulled a really rare gem on each hunt. Although these aren't rare by those standards, they are still pretty damn uncommon. I will be happy to add them to my display case!

I think I will have to start trading some doubles though. Got any extra's kicking around?

 

[spitfire55]

 

[Woodland Detectors]

My favorite finds!
Excellent day

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Fantastic finds Wess

 

[dneyedli@res1.mts.net]

Nice finds!
Out of the 4 silver rings I found, 2 were split, one was completely missing the band part, and one was mint. They are very thin and you may have not damaged it, like you think you did. The date range is 1780 to 1810 for inventoried trade goods.
WTG,
Dave.

 

[Hill Billy]

Great hunt Dude

 

[ColonialDude]

Nice finds!
Out of the 4 silver rings I found, 2 were split, one was completely missing the band part, and one was mint. They are very thin and you may have not damaged it, like you think you did. The date range is 1780 to 1810 for inventoried trade goods.
WTG,
Dave.

Well, I know 1 side was broken already, and I broke the other because of the pressure on that thin band. Unfortunate, but it happens. I am still very happy with it and will fix it up as it will display nicely.

 

[phantomfinder]

Great looking finds , WTG on your hunting .

 

[Bavaria Mike]

You have a real good site, nice finds! HH, Mike

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Great hunt - it doesn't get much better than that!

Congrats on recovery of some awesome relics.

 

[Kirk PA]

Those woods are where the Colonial party is at. I would say that you had an "Earth Explosion" day. That hunt would make my year, Wess. Congrats on locating a prime Rev. war spot in Canada.

Kirk

 

[Skelly607]

Sweet!

 

[JerV3]

Love those old buttons man.

You come up with some early finds. Great sites once again.

HH Jer

 

[bookfisher]

Excellent Finds! Think global warming!

 

[hogge]

What a day!!!! Those are some incredible finds guy! LOVE the buttons. Hogge