Semi-Key IH, CW Relics, WAGNER Cast Iron Skillet, Thimbles...

[BuckleBoy]

Hello All,

I went out yesterday with Rodeo Recon to a spot I'd been waiting to hunt for a while. We got permission in the morning and then got on the site. It was Beautiful outside--thee rain had just passed, and the weather was moody. I found myself taking photos of the scenery more than the finds coming out of the ground, so I'll include a few of those here:









We found our sites pretty quickly--since they were both obvious. One even had a well. Rodeo stuck his head down in the well and made a Great find by pulling out a Wagner 8-inch, cast iron Skillet. It's in good enough shape to be reconditioned, I'm pretty sure. Here's a photo of it, and a photo of the maker's stamp on the back.





We jumped into the digging--and didn't come close to working the site out. I got in a nice button patch and dug several flat ones, a 1910 wheat, and also an 1870 IH. This is a semi-key--and even though its patina is flaky, and it is a little crusty I think it's a good find. Here are some photos of the coin coming up, the coin after cleaning, and the coolest button I found:









After a few more finds--including a cool little ship that Rodeo found (photos of it appear in the first reply below)--we started digging old brass thimbles and harmonica reed plates. I think four thimbles is a record from any site I've hunted. I also found a Monster harmonica reed plate.

Here's a photo or two of Rodeo playing in the dirt:

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice pics of the tobacco hanging in the barn.... North Carolina? Great coins and relics too

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Congrats to you and Rodeo Recon on the nice finds. That skillet is something else, I like the button and the 4 thimbles I haven't found a thimble yet WTG
Glenn

 

[ohannos]

I wonder what the big thing in the middle is in the last photo, is it made of lead? I have found a similar fragment made of lead with a small piece of iron like on your find. Curious

That large thing in the middle of the last photo is a Harmonica Reed Plate. The harmonica must have been a Monster one, though. The metal is not brass, but rather looks like zinc, pewter, or pot metal.


Regards,


Buckleboy

Ok thanks for the answer. I guess my piece is something else then. I cant imagine that they would use a fat piece of lead as a Harmonica reed plate.
HH ohannos

 

[BuckleBoy]

I wonder what the big thing in the middle is in the last photo, is it made of lead? I have found a similar fragment made of lead with a small piece of iron like on your find. Curious

That large thing in the middle of the last photo is a Harmonica Reed Plate. The harmonica must have been a Monster one, though. The metal is not brass, but rather looks like zinc, pewter, or pot metal.


Regards,


Buckleboy

Ok thanks for the answer. I guess my piece is something else then. I cant imagine that they would use a fat piece of lead as a Harmonica reed plate.
HH ohannos

Well...that piece I found IS heavy... Can you post a photo of the one you found?

 

[Ohio Jerry]

BB,looks like all those sweat drenched,tick infested summer days are really paying off for you now that the crops are harvested! Man you've been tearing it up lately,keep em coming,there's capped bust silver lurking out there for ya! HH,Jerry

 

[BuckleBoy]

BB,looks like all those sweat drenched,tick infested summer days are really paying off for you now that the crops are harvested! Man you've been tearing it up lately,keep em coming,there's capped bust silver lurking out there for ya! HH,Jerry

Well if so, it needs to find my Searchcoil!

I've had to take a break lately after a week straight of digging and posting every night. :P We'll be back at it again perhaps tomorrow if the weather holds, and Fri/Sat too.

You've been on the "fast track" with some incredible finds, Jerry--and you've gotten a few that are on my wish list still after 16 years.


Keep it up.



Buckles