Terrifically interesting finds at Ohio home built in 1828

[OhioTrevor]

I had a terrific hunt under less than ideal conditions (hot and dry) at a home built in 1828. It is rumored that the home has hosted 4 US Presidents. I can't wait to return when the soil is more moist and conductive.

Notwithstanding the hard dry ground, I found:

1. a nearly perfect pair of antique scissors used to trim the wicks on candles and oil burning lamps
2. two really interesting skeleton keys and a skeleton key door plate
3. an old car (British toy car)
4. a flat button
5. a dropped civil war era mini ball

Surprisingly, no old coins. I'm hoping those turn up next time.

 

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[CreakyDigger]

Great finds! You pulled those candle scissors out of the ground? wow!

 

[Digger RJ]

I had a terrific hunt under less than ideal conditions (hot and dry) at a home built in 1828. It is rumored that the home has hosted 4 US Presidents. I can't wait to return when the soil is more moist and conductive.

Notwithstanding the hard dry ground, I found:

1. a nearly perfect pair of antique scissors used to trim the wicks on candles and oil burning lamps
2. two really interesting skeleton keys and a skeleton key door plate
3. an old car (British toy car)
4. a flat button
5. a dropped civil war era mini ball

Surprisingly, no old coins. I'm hoping those turn up next time.

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great finds !

 

[Cape Hunter]

Love to find scissors like those!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Nice going Trevor!. I'm amazed regarding the condition of those scissors. Great finds!

 

[Florida Finder]

I had a terrific hunt under less than ideal conditions (hot and dry) at a home built in 1828. It is rumored that the home has hosted 4 US Presidents. I can't wait to return when the soil is more moist and conductive.

Notwithstanding the hard dry ground, I found:

1. a nearly perfect pair of antique scissors used to trim the wicks on candles and oil burning lamps
2. two really interesting skeleton keys and a skeleton key door plate
3. an old car (British toy car)
4. a flat button
5. a dropped civil war era mini ball

Surprisingly, no old coins. I'm hoping those turn up next time.

Some very nice finds! Keep at it!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Those wick trimming scissors are a beautiful find Trevor, very unique.
Who was the maker of the toy car, I'd hazard a guess that it was either Lesney or Matchbox.
Dave

 

[crashbandicoot]

Really nice finds!

 

[villagenut]

I don't know how those scissors got past my radar......but glad I finally caught em. Not your usual par and worthy of a banner from me......

 

[Gare]

Great Finds Congrats