Rescued & Restored

[Indiana Digger]

Rescued & Restored

Hi Everyone,

I found this yesterday and spent around 4 hours last nite in cleaning/preserving.

It came up as a very strong copper signal at 2 inches deep.

Fortunately it was face down in the bottom of the hole.



I know that State Farm & Farm Bureau parted ways back in the 1930's. Judging from the auto on the tag, I'd say we're in the right time frame.

This is a new kind of find for me. Anyone seen/dug anything like this?

Going out again when daylight breaks....

Happy Hunting!



~Indiana Digger~

 

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[pepperj]

Re: Rescued & Restored

Nice find, what did you use on the surface for the restoration?

 

[Indiana Digger]

Re: Rescued & Restored

Nice find, what did you use on the surface for the restoration?

PepperJ,

This thing was COVERED in crud. I wiped away enough to see the old car and then waited till I got home to proceed.

I washed it using a mild detergent and a toothbrush, gave it a good soaking in olive oil, toothpicked it and then I got brave - delicately using small pieces that I cut from a scotchbrite pad. I stayed away from the red paint as much as possible.

 

[Gator-Flea]

Re: Rescued & Restored

Now that's a nice find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Potter Poker]

Re: Rescued & Restored

LOVE those bits of history. Keep diggin'

 

[westerntreasurehunter]

Re: Rescued & Restored

Its great to find things with a story, keep it up