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Yesterday, 09:14 PM

fyrffytr1 replied to a thread Finds From a House Built in 1800 in Relic Finds

Looks like you had a good hunt.

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Yesterday, 06:44 PM

Lodge Scent replied to a thread Finds From a House Built in 1800 in Relic Finds

Nice bunch of finds there Owena1 !

3 replies | 34 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:10 PM

The Rebel replied to a thread Some New Old Finds! in Relic Finds

Just noticed I had the wrong town, was up in Warren which is about an 1:20 mins away.

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Yesterday, 06:02 PM

Bucknut replied to a thread Finds From a House Built in 1800 in Relic Finds

Skeleton keys are one of my favorite relics to find. Yours has a nice green patina. Congrats

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Yesterday, 04:31 PM

owena1 started a thread Finds From a House Built in 1800 in Relic Finds

Found some interesting things the other day at a house built in 1800- a few buttons, skeleton key, watch winder, late 1800s safety deposit tag, and a...

3 replies | 34 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:28 PM

OxShoeDrew replied to a thread Some New Old Finds! in Relic Finds

That's a long drive for you, right Roger? Seems to well worth it though! Congrats!

3 replies | 43 view(s)

12-02-2023, 09:08 PM

fyrffytr1 replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

It is still a very nice find. I would think they are rarer than military buttons from the same period.

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12-02-2023, 07:02 PM

Lodge Scent replied to a thread Some New Old Finds! in Relic Finds

Nice point their Rebel. It does have a knife look to it. Cool cigar tin!

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12-02-2023, 02:00 PM

The Rebel started a thread Some New Old Finds! in Relic Finds

Took yesterday off of work and headed back up to Warren to some old spots of mine. Found my very 1st point on the lip of the cellar hole. It's...

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12-01-2023, 09:19 PM

Lodge Scent replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Thanks Gents. I posted it on a FB button site fyrfftry recommended and the consenus is it is a diplomatic button.

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11-30-2023, 04:54 PM

del replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

I would also lean to a Diplomatic type of button . Its a nice find Jeff Dan

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11-30-2023, 04:28 PM

badgers325 replied to a thread CW Union eagle sword belt plate in Relic Finds

Thanks Drew and Del! Will have to look closer and see if there is some gold gilt hiding in there.

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11-30-2023, 04:25 PM

badgers325 replied to a thread A couple of keepers from the past few weeks in Relic Finds

Atta boy John! Beautiful condition on all.

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11-30-2023, 04:23 PM

badgers325 replied to a thread Some deep green today in Relic Finds

Congrats Jeff! That is awesome!!

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11-28-2023, 09:54 PM

fyrffytr1 replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

I am leaning toward a Diplomatic button. Can you see anything in the shield?

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11-28-2023, 07:39 PM

Lodge Scent replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Gents, the button is brass. That is a shield on the eagle's breast. I can see no markings on the reverse.

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11-28-2023, 07:04 PM

The Rebel replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Don't count it out yet. I'm by far no expert.

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11-27-2023, 10:50 PM

fyrffytr1 replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Is it brass, lead or pewter? What does the back look like? Do I see a small anchor on the shield? It could be an Official and Diplomatic Service...

9 replies | 203 view(s)

11-27-2023, 03:25 PM

Lodge Scent replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Thanks Rebel! I was hoping it would War of 1812ish.

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11-27-2023, 06:30 AM

The Rebel replied to a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Very cool. Its definitely pre 1850 and based on what I've seen I'd say post 1812 but probably no later than 1820.

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11-26-2023, 09:42 PM

Lodge Scent started a thread Tiny Eagle button ID needed in Relic Finds

Sniffed some mid-conductors out of the iron today including this little flat button. I almost tossed it into the button bucket but decided to rub the...

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11-25-2023, 09:35 PM

Lodge Scent replied to a thread More GOLD and othe rings at the beach in Beaches, Ponds, and Lakes

Wow! 9 pieces of gold just this year. I've never dug any gold....ever.

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11-25-2023, 08:34 AM

OxShoeDrew replied to a thread It's Turkey Day! in Community Hall

Thank you! All the best to our forum friends!

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11-25-2023, 05:14 AM

wisconsin digger replied to a thread More GOLD and othe rings at the beach in Beaches, Ponds, and Lakes

Nice batch of recoveries. Thx for posting. I think my season is coming to an end this week with 7 straight days of subfreezing weather. WD

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11-24-2023, 11:08 PM

owena1 replied to a thread Some deep green today in Relic Finds

Awesome find!

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11-24-2023, 10:54 PM

owena1 replied to a thread 1820s Mass Militia Button/1780 Carlos III Half Reale in Relic Finds

Thank you! I’m definitely grateful to live in this area though the winters are no fun when you can’t dig lol

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11-24-2023, 10:52 PM

owena1 replied to a thread 1820s Mass Militia Button/1780 Carlos III Half Reale in Relic Finds

Thanks Dan! The hours put in have definitely paid off but your insight really set me in the right direction! I look forward to posting on here more

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11-24-2023, 10:48 PM

owena1 replied to a thread 1820s Mass Militia Button/1780 Carlos III Half Reale in Relic Finds

Thank you! It definitely cleaned up nice. Here’s the back

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11-24-2023, 09:26 PM

Full Metal Digger replied to a thread It's Turkey Day! in Community Hall

I hope everyone had an awesome thanksgiving and was able to get out and do some detecting too!

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11-24-2023, 08:56 AM

Mr. Digger replied to a thread 1820s Mass Militia Button/1780 Carlos III Half Reale in Relic Finds

Love that Mass militia button. It cleaned up nice! Can you show us the back? Congrats.

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