Sterling Victorian Era Beauty, Nice CW Eagle I & Bear Whistle assault

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Was detecting an old farm house cellar in my local park that is right off a hiking path. I was only about 10’ in the thick woods digging and bushwhacking my way around and I hear an ear piercing whistle even while wearing full headphones. I thought maybe I had disturbed a hawk nest but climbed down the slope to the path and a middle aged female jogger has her whistle out. “I thought you were a bear making all that noise…” Then she wanted to see what I had found. I guess we both had a story that afternoon. I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed.

Not too many targets at this pounded spot, was super happy hearing a solid 16 signal and seeing the military button pop and definitely pleased with how the brooch cleaned up. Weird spill of old cabinet name plates and some of the usual stuff. Thx for looking.

 

[Jose The Goon]

Congrats on the great brooch, military button & Indian. The sterling brooch is fabulous. "I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed."
Well, just be thankful she's not your wife or girlfriend. Sounds like a golddigger to me, where nothing will ever be good enough for her.
Cheers !!

 

[antmike915]

Nice 👍

 

[Chilli]

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Was detecting an old farm house cellar in my local park that is right off a hiking path. I was only about 10’ in the thick woods digging and bushwhacking my way around and I hear an ear piercing whistle even while wearing full headphones. I thought maybe I had disturbed a hawk nest but climbed down the slope to the path and a middle aged female jogger has her whistle out. “I thought you were a bear making all that noise…” Then she wanted to see what I had found. I guess we both had a story that afternoon. I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed.

Not too many targets at this pounded spot, was super happy hearing a solid 16 signal and seeing the military button pop and definitely pleased with how the brooch cleaned up. Weird spill of old cabinet name plates and some of the usual stuff. Thx for looking.

Great finds 👍

 

[pepperj]

Good hunt finding the targets you did.
Sweet brooch is a top shelf recovery, I'm impressed by it.

 

[Bamasteve]

Great brooch and button!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great finds - congrats !

 

[Tpmetal]

When you post I know its good, and was not disappointed once I clicked. That brooch is amazing

 

[lenmac65]

Great finds. That brooch is very nice. I really like Victorian era relics like that; so interesting and elegant. Congrats!

 

[Swamp Fox]

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Was detecting an old farm house cellar in my local park that is right off a hiking path. I was only about 10’ in the thick woods digging and bushwhacking my way around and I hear an ear piercing whistle even while wearing full headphones. I thought maybe I had disturbed a hawk nest but climbed down the slope to the path and a middle aged female jogger has her whistle out. “I thought you were a bear making all that noise…” Then she wanted to see what I had found. I guess we both had a story that afternoon. I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed.

Not too many targets at this pounded spot, was super happy hearing a solid 16 signal and seeing the military button pop and definitely pleased with how the brooch cleaned up. Weird spill of old cabinet name plates and some of the usual stuff. Thx for looking.

nice recoveries

 

[Lenrac2]

That is such a beautiful brooch!! Congrats!!

 

[Steve in PA]

Love the silver brooch Thad. CW buttons are always welcome too.

 

[Florida Finder]

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Was detecting an old farm house cellar in my local park that is right off a hiking path. I was only about 10’ in the thick woods digging and bushwhacking my way around and I hear an ear piercing whistle even while wearing full headphones. I thought maybe I had disturbed a hawk nest but climbed down the slope to the path and a middle aged female jogger has her whistle out. “I thought you were a bear making all that noise…” Then she wanted to see what I had found. I guess we both had a story that afternoon. I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed.

Not too many targets at this pounded spot, was super happy hearing a solid 16 signal and seeing the military button pop and definitely pleased with how the brooch cleaned up. Weird spill of old cabinet name plates and some of the usual stuff. Thx for looking.

That’s a beautiful broach and a killer infantry button! Congratulations

 

[crashbandicoot]

Like it all!

 

[tamrock]

I believe your Art Nouveau era sterling brooch was made by William B Kerr & Co. of New Jersey ... Nice find and asking prices on this particular silversmith are rather high dollar on eBay.

Kerr & Co - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Jose The Goon]

I believe your Art Nouveau era sterling brooch was made by William B Kerr & Co. of New Jersey ... Nice find and asking prices on this particular silversmith are rather high dollar on eBay.

Kerr & Co - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Great ID & link "tamrock" !! Nice going.!!
From the picture in your link, looks like "pa-dirt_nc-sand"s brooch is circa 1900.

 

[Digger RJ]

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Was detecting an old farm house cellar in my local park that is right off a hiking path. I was only about 10’ in the thick woods digging and bushwhacking my way around and I hear an ear piercing whistle even while wearing full headphones. I thought maybe I had disturbed a hawk nest but climbed down the slope to the path and a middle aged female jogger has her whistle out. “I thought you were a bear making all that noise…” Then she wanted to see what I had found. I guess we both had a story that afternoon. I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed.

Not too many targets at this pounded spot, was super happy hearing a solid 16 signal and seeing the military button pop and definitely pleased with how the brooch cleaned up. Weird spill of old cabinet name plates and some of the usual stuff. Thx for looking.

Very Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

I believe your Art Nouveau era sterling brooch was made by William B Kerr & Co. of New Jersey ... Nice find and asking prices on this particular silversmith are rather high dollar on eBay.

Kerr & Co - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Very interesting, thank you

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

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Was detecting an old farm house cellar in my local park that is right off a hiking path. I was only about 10’ in the thick woods digging and bushwhacking my way around and I hear an ear piercing whistle even while wearing full headphones. I thought maybe I had disturbed a hawk nest but climbed down the slope to the path and a middle aged female jogger has her whistle out. “I thought you were a bear making all that noise…” Then she wanted to see what I had found. I guess we both had a story that afternoon. I showed her this dirt encrusted silver brooch, she was not too impressed.

Not too many targets at this pounded spot, was super happy hearing a solid 16 signal and seeing the military button pop and definitely pleased with how the brooch cleaned up. Weird spill of old cabinet name plates and some of the usual stuff. Thx for looking.

stunning brooch! really gorgeous finds, wtg

 

[Steve in PA]

Thad, that brooch would look great in my brooch display