Relics, Relics.. and some Whatsits! !!!UPDATED PICS!!!

moholedigger · Jan 4, 2009

I've been hunting an old stage coach stop/post office from 1856-1941. I think the log cabin was actually maybe another 20 years older but can't confirm. I have hunted the site probably five times now and have YET to find a coin. I KNOW their has to be some oldies here but I have hit a patch of iron about 20 x 30 that has given up A LOT of old nails and tons of metal banding. I hit the two old kerosene lamp remnants. One says patented applied for (smaller one) which looks the oldest.. while the bigger one has a date of Oct. 11, 1862.

So Friday and Saturday I hit them again. STILL can't locate an old coin.. but hit several other items of interest. First from Friday. I love the cabin stake used to hold the logs together. Surprised I haven't found more of these. Also what appears to be the broken top to an old iron skillet or pan. The thimble was nice. Not sure what it is made of. A nice older belt buckle. Any idea how old? Also what about the other "buckle" item just to the left of it with a loop attached. Any ideas what it is?

This last photo is from Saturday. Not a lot (besides banding). Any idea on what the iron with the holes in it is? Also the other item has a pretty good lip on it.. Any ideas?

Noodle · Jan 4, 2009

Re: Relics, Relics.. and some Whatsits!

Am I the only one who can't see these pics? Let me know.

Nothing unusual about not finding coins around an 'old' cabin. They weren't always occupied by folks who dropped coins. Best things I've ever found on those types of sites are axes, dishes, etc. Keep looking!