Shell midden gives up some goodies

I needed a good hike after sitting on my butt all week. Hiked out to one of my old sites. Didn't expect much if any action but in about 30 minutes I managed a big dandy, a big pewter spoon and a fancy little cuff button.

http://i.imgur.com/IuEjGC1.jpg


At the edge of the site was an exposed shell midden. I had pulled a couple of buttons from it a few years ago. Well it had plenty more buttons to give up.


http://i.imgur.com/40YAM3j.jpg

I managed another 7 buttons a little pewter spoon

http://i.imgur.com/D3bJbxo.jpg

The dandy cleaned up nice.

http://i.imgur.com/y3w0IS2.jpg

Also dug an odd two-piece button with a open spiral design.

http://i.imgur.com/2XoFyCI.jpg

It's not easy digging in the midden. Some day I'll get back there with a pick.

http://i.imgur.com/xB0e8Yf.jpg

Jeff

very nice finds Jeff , did the shell midden have a lot of iron around it ? Just where was it in relation to the cellar site ?

Dan the midden was no more than 20 feet behind the cellar which is located at the back edge of the site. I was thinking to myself that it must have been pretty ripe in the summer. :) Yes, there was a good bit of iron tossed in there as well.

If the iron had all been in a pile, I'm not saying any names but you-know-who was probably there before you! LOL! :rofl:

Nice finds, definitely warrants more digging!

That Dandy is distinctive Jeff. Nice day out!

For not expecting much, you got a lot. That dandy looks great.

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Originally Posted by aloldstuff

For not expecting much, you got a lot. That dandy looks great.

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Al, when it comes to metal detecting, if you start with low expectations, you will never be disappointed :lol:

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Originally Posted by Lodge Scent

Al, when it comes to metal detecting, if you start with low expectations, you will never be disappointed :lol:

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Sooooo True

Nice going Jeff! Love the design on the dandy!

Congrats on some nice snags Jeff. Envious of you southern New Englanders being able to get out. Locked down and frozen for another 6 weeks or so up here.

John

Very nice fancy buttons!

Pretty sweet Dandy, Jeff. At least you left some finds there to find at this later date.