See! I knew there was silver in their yard!!!

[BigWaveDave]

Texted my guy to let him know I was coming over for a walk. He knew I was probably gonna come over, so he mowed his lawn for me! So I got about 3 hours in after work, and finished the immediate house yard. There are 10 acres of fields around his place, no rush to get into that for now. I found another dollar or so in clad, and a bunch of trash that kept me busy. Managed 7 more wheats, a crusty 1939 Merc, and an awesome silver pin. I thought it was a hair clip at first. Showed my wife, and she says “cool! It’s a totem pole!”
What? I didn’t even notice that! Fantastic!

Thanks for looking!

 

[oldmxrat]

Very nice, that totem is super cool, congrats!

 

[SilverCoinHound]

I like how clear the sterling mark is!

 

[ToddsPoint]

Nice Indians!

 

[jewelerguy]

very cool totem pole brooch! I'd bet it was probably a souvenir purchase from someone's vacation back in the 50's or so

 

[BigWaveDave]

very cool totem pole brooch! I'd bet it was probably a souvenir purchase from someone's vacation back in the 50's or so

Exactly! There are lots of images and variations online, but can’t find an exact match. Closest thing I can find is the same exact one, but the bottom guy is gone, and it’s one of those collectible spoons.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Time well spent - congrats !

 

[Almy]

Sounds like a fun site with potential!

 

[Gare]

GREATG find thank you for sharing with us

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Great finds BWD! Must feel good to finally get to it and see good results with more to go. Congratz!

 

[Trezurehunter]

You must have had your silver goggles on that day Dave ! Nice finds, I like that totem pole pin.

 

[billb]

Good going !!!!!!
Congratulations on your achievement..
Thank you for sharing…

 

[beerguy]

Great finds. Looooove that totem.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

I like how clear the sterling mark is!

*Note to self: Rough up the sterling punch a bit to make the imprints seem more realistic

 

[BigWaveDave]

*Note to self: Rough up the sterling punch a bit to make the imprints seem more realistic

If you want me to, I can do just about anything with silver.
My studio:

 

[Prairie Prowler]

Nice saves congrats..

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

If you want me to, I can do just about anything with silver.
My studio:

Kool. Can you make my punch leave more authentic looking marks?

 

[BigWaveDave]

Kool. Can you make my punch leave more authentic looking marks?

It depends… you wanna punch me and leave marks? Nah bro I’m good.
You want a punch on your silver? I only have a 925 and a 999. I don’t have a STERLING stamp.
I also have a honeybee, but it looks like a fly.
My rate is $50 per hour, you pay shipping.

 

[tahomatom]

Texted my guy to let him know I was coming over for a walk. He knew I was probably gonna come over, so he mowed his lawn for me! So I got about 3 hours in after work, and finished the immediate house yard. There are 10 acres of fields around his place, no rush to get into that for now. I found another dollar or so in clad, and a bunch of trash that kept me busy. Managed 7 more wheats, a crusty 1939 Merc, and an awesome silver pin. I thought it was a hair clip at first. Showed my wife, and she says “cool! It’s a totem pole!”
What? I didn’t even notice that! Fantastic!

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Thanks for looking!

That Tatum would be great to restore as a pin or brooch. Good job, 10 acres of fun left to go🤗

 

[BigWaveDave]

I actually tightened it up, soldered a bale on it, now it’s wifeys necklace.