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Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

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Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Found these in the woods over the past week: A nicely decorated Victorian Buckle Bracelet that appears to be brass. It was close to the surface and was an overload signal. A 1917 Smithtown (Long Island) Dog Tax Tag. This was a neat find, since most of my hunting takes place in Smithtown. The slight crack in the center was done by me when when I straightened it. And finally, two old coppers - an 1863 British Half Penny, which registered on the VDI as an unwavering 45, and an old, totally worn smooth colonial copper; probably a King George II, since it's just about the size of a large cent, but noticeably thinner.
 

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Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Great finds, the bracelet is awesome!
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Nice to see you are back at it again!

I especially love the Dog Tax find, having grown up in Smithtown (a little bit after 1917, I might add).

Nice finds!
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Nice finds there Book..............It is time to start detecting again!

The leaves are falling and those old Colonial sites are just

waiting to be detected........... Wtg as always!!

The Seeker
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

The Seeker said:
Nice finds there Book..............It is time to start detecting again!

The leaves are falling and those old Colonial sites are just

waiting to be detected........... Wtg as always!!

The Seeker

Hey John,

I was wondering what happened to you. I was going to send you a personal message. I guess you take the summer off?
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Neil in West Jersey said:
Nice to see you are back at it again!

I especially love the Dog Tax find, having grown up in Smithtown (a little bit after 1917, I might add).

Nice finds!

Hey Neil,

Wow, I didn't know you were from Smithtown. My shop is right on Main Street (25A) Kings Park, just west of Indian Head Rd. on the south side.
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

That ladies bracelet is just beautiful....I would be wearing it! Great finds!~
 
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gypsyheart said:
That ladies bracelet is just beautiful....I would be wearing it! Great finds!~

I only take it off to shower!
Actually, all kidding aside, the bracelet looks a lot better in real life - it's a lot more shinier and the decorations are easier to see.
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

I absolutely LOVE that buckle! Very cool looking! Nice digs on the tag and the coins too!
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Beautiful buckle bracelet...really unique looking. Like that old dog tax tag too. Congrats on some incredible finds!

;) RR
 
Re: Victorian Buckle Bracelet, 1917 Dog Tax Tag & Two Old Coppers

Awesome stuff!
 

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