Spanish olive jar and explanation of digging method

[arelichunter]

here is a Spanish Olive jar.....circa early 1700's... I took 3 of em out of this hole. I originally metal detected a 1750 pewter tankard in the ground at 16 inches. SO,then, I got out the shovel........ okay, this is one method of digging I use....trenching .....when I get in an old area that has proven itself. I start a trench to see how far down the artifact layer goes.....this eliminates all the questions about "gee, how can I get deeper penetration with my metal detector". Here's your answer..."A SHOVEL" lol Cause every metal detector manufacturer is gonna keep trying to sell you a new "improved deeper model" and a good shovel cost about $20 at the home depot. yeah, I hate to have to say it,but yes, it takes some work sometimes if ya wanna get the rare stuff. Well, there ya go, tip number 1......

 

[terryo]

Wow ! I am afraid my trench diggin' days are behind me, although with some targets like that, I think some soreness could be tolerated !Good job, now move over a couple of feet and dig some more !

 

[worldtalker]

You're part archaeologist ai'nt ya.There is treasure, to break it you lose a fortune.Being careful is a lesson learned,unfortunately,The Hard Way

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Great advice, and sweet bottle!

 

[Sniffy]

I am in the process of excavating around a few cellar holes that have proved themselves. I dig a HUGE hole, and then pinpoint everything...the masking effect hides several nice targets. I had some nice buttons come from 2 ft or so surrounded by a huge wall of nails.

 

[tinpan]

Hi you have been showing awsome finds lately. Great But what concerns me is the fact your digging a deep trench with No side timber bracing or support. So what good is your $20 shovel when the sides cave in.

tinpan

 

[Steve in PA]

That looks an awful lot like an archaelogical dig there (or a construction site like tinpan says). Also looks like it is being illuminated by lights - like the picture was taken at night. I am having a hard time believing THAT trench was started from a deep signal from a 1750's tankard. And I have seen plenty of CW huts and trash pits dug in Virginia that were found due to a piece of deep iron being detected, so I understand the shovel concept.

 

[allan]

I get it, go deep or go home lol , I can see why you are so successful

 

[fishbone3d]

Be careful My friend. Nice finds!

 

[TheRandyMan]

Very nice ... looking forward with great anticipation to your next post!!

 

[tinpan]

here is a Spanish Olive jar.....circa early 1700's... I took 3 of em out of this hole. I originally metal detected a 1750 pewter tankard in the ground at 16 inches. SO,then, I got out the shovel........ okay, this is one method of digging I use....trenching .....when I get in an old area that has proven itself. I start a trench to see how far down the artifact layer goes.....this eliminates all the questions about "gee, how can I get deeper penetration with my metal detector". Here's your answer..."A SHOVEL" lol Cause every metal detector manufacturer is gonna keep trying to sell you a new "improved deeper model" and a good shovel cost about $20 at the home depot. yeah, I hate to have to say it,but yes, it takes some work sometimes if ya wanna get the rare stuff. Well, there ya go, tip number 1......

I beg to differ Sorry but your standing in a fountaion trench with the lengths of concrete steel to right of your pic. New pi mds go down a lot deeper than you can think. What are you talking about.

tinpan

 

[dfx willy]

hmm! tall tails! get off the sauce. willy

 

[diggummup]

I'm just surprised to see you still in the trenches with the 100's of thousands of dollars you've already made off your other finds. I'd hire out the sweat if it were me... just saying?

 

[relic lover]

 

[birdman]

I know one relic hunter that uses that methid and has nice success. I think I need to buy a better shovel for the future.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

To bad those Spanish olive jars, were not full of Spanish coins....

Still awesome digs !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Look at you in that hole Hard to believe the shovel or a backhoe didn't break that beautiful flower pot . When I was a kid my grand ma had one kinda like yours . She kept it high on a shelf , she said, lil dawg your shootin' up just like a weed an someday you may gitjust tall enough to reach my pot . Some time went by and I tried to touch it and it fell off the shelf and broke al over her kitchen floor . My grandma gave me a good a$$ whoopin' , but it didn't hurt I was digging a trench for a concrete footing with two continuous # 4 rebar rods like you have laying there and found an old beer bottle and a hot wheel from the 70's . Are those string lines the same kind most masons use You are without a doubt one lucky man ! Banner for that one too !! dawg

 

[Wallhangers]

Look at you in that hole Hard to believe the shovel or a backhoe didn't break that beautiful flower pot . When I was a kid my grand ma had one kinda like yours . She kept it high on a shelf , she said, lil dawg your shootin' up just like a weed an someday you may gitjust tall enough to reach my pot . Some time went by and I tried to touch it and it fell off the shelf and broke al over her kitchen floor . My grandma gave me a good a$$ whoopin' , but it didn't hurt I was digging a trench for a concrete footing with two continuous # 4 rebar rods like you have laying there and found an old beer bottle and a hot wheel from the 70's . Are those string lines the same kind most masons use You are without a doubt one lucky man ! Banner for that one too !! dawg

LMAO...I find myself stuck to the screen waiting for what's next...Jimmy Hoffa found?

 

[sekypaleo]

Look at you in that hole Hard to believe the shovel or a backhoe didn't break that beautiful flower pot . When I was a kid my grand ma had one kinda like yours . She kept it high on a shelf , she said, lil dawg your shootin' up just like a weed an someday you may gitjust tall enough to reach my pot . Some time went by and I tried to touch it and it fell off the shelf and broke al over her kitchen floor . My grandma gave me a good a$$ whoopin' , but it didn't hurt I was digging a trench for a concrete footing with two continuous # 4 rebar rods like you have laying there and found an old beer bottle and a hot wheel from the 70's . Are those string lines the same kind most masons use You are without a doubt one lucky man ! Banner for that one too !! dawg

LOL...love it!!!