Solid gold pocket watch and Silver gilt 27th Reg. 1812 Officers button STAMPED!!

[Scrappy]

I did some recon today at a few places that were pretty far down on my list. Two were a bust and the last one only produced two targets.

First target of the day was loud, high, and shallow. I figured it was junk but was still gentle and that’s a good thing. Out pops a massive round golden goodie!




It’s my first pocket watch that’s solid gold and not plated, and it feels heavy! Not sure of the make but it’s a top-winder so it’s probably late 19th century


Next stop was an old faithful spot. It’s a challenge to find a single non-ferrous target, but if you do it’s typically old and something sweet. My only target at the site didn’t disappoint.



It an War of 1812 era officers button with silver gilt. It’s listed as a GI49 in Alberts book and stamped “27”. What a find!!!!!!

Apparently they’re rare to find stamped and are usually found plain (no number stamp) like the photo in Alberts.

I’m ecstatic about this button.

Well, I had a few more keepers including a large cent. I’ll try to post the them later.

Good hunts everyone

Steve

 

[Ogre1190]

Absolutely killed it!!! 😱

 

[sandchip]

The watch is great, but that button is something else!

 

[dirtlooter]

either one is drooling material! The gold pocket watch is high on my bucket list and no hope for the button. Congrats on the super awesome finds

 

[Cletus]

awesome find !!

 

[Aureus]

What an amazing hunt you had! Big congrats, you sure seem to catch up on the seasons you've missed.

 

[Argentium]

Well I was all in for banner on the solid gold pocket watch alone , but if the button is as good or better - then it's all good !!

 

[Squirrel322]

Thats some beautiful digs

 

[A2coins]

I gotta slap ya with a banner Ill waive it too dude that is a rip and a half wow You are a true treasure hunter my friend amazing

 

[Kray Gelder]

That's a serious hunk of gold! A great button find, too! Congrats.

 

[diggingthe1]

Good to see you tearing it up. That gold watch is a dream find for sure! That button is in astonishing shape! I hope for your sake that ground stays thawed for a while!

 

[lairmo]

What an awesome day!!!!

 

[mdj]

It takes one good find to make your day. You made 2 great finds. Congrats.

 

[Lanny in AB]

Great finds indeed!

Nicely done, and all the best,

Lanny

 

[pghDFXer]

Dang! Nice!

 

[CRUSADER]

Very cool button - nice dig.

 

[Bharpring]

Awesome war of 1812 button! Its always good to find gold and that pocket watch looks heavy. Awesome finds

 

[treblehunter]

Very nice finds bud, I'm partial to gold myself, congrats! Your skill with the detector never ceases to amaze me.

 

[Reanm8er]

Congrats SCRAPPY,

I don't know what you had for breakfast, but I want some! That's as great a double find a Thunter could ever hope for! Banner!

Best wishes and continued good fortune!

 

[Rookster]

Way ta go. That's a great day.