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    Game from roaring 20's and some silver

    Was able to get out yesterday to a local park that I have been detecting on and off over the last few weeks. Found some interesting relics and a lot of clad, almost $20 in the last two weeks, part of a brass trigger guard, and a 39 merc.
    So thought I would give it a try again and had some great luck. First interesting find was the "O-BOY" spinner game. When I first saw it I thought it was a large cent but then saw the edge and said oh no way. Then when I started to get some of the dirt off I could see the face and made out the arrow piece was a spinner. Turned it over and on the back it said that it was manufactured by the Bonne Chance Corporation New York City. I was able to find some information on it through advertisements dating in 1921-1922. Pretty interesting find.
    As for the silver just after i found the game I found the 45d mer, then the 43 war nickle, and when I was heading back to the truck to leave hit the 35 Washington. My first three silver day. Also ended the day with another $9.45 in clad.
    Thanks for looking, Safe & HH

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    Great day for sure, but the old game is by far the best find of the day in my opinion. Really hard to imagine how the spinner remained on the thing after nearly a hundred years in the ground. Rust, lawn mowers, etc. should have taken their toll by now, so it must be made very well. Congrats.

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    Nice finds!It's getting real tough to have a 3 silver day on LI.WTG

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    The spinner is cool It really is amazing how good it looks.
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    Congrats on some great finds. That spinner looks awesome
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    Neat game piece and congrats on the silvers

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    Very nice hunt. I always like it when there's a mix of silver and interesting artifacts. Those were the days when small toys were made out of real metal and not plastic or cardboard. Nice find.

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    I love that "O-BOY" spinner game! What a cool find and a great piece of Americana. I've never seen one like it.

    Any chance we could get a close-up photo of just the spinner game? It would look great on the banner!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent View Post
    I love that "O-BOY" spinner game! What a cool find and a great piece of Americana. I've never seen one like it.

    Any chance we could get a close-up photo of just the spinner game? It would look great on the banner!

    Here is the picture hope its ok. Also added a picture of the back.
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    Once again, that is just an awesome find. And the condition is amazingly good. Congrats again.
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    That is a great game piece. Great shape too. Along with the silver a great day as well. Nice job. Wisconsin Digger
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    Great day of hunting and that spinner game is so cool. on your 1st 3 silver day and good thinking on swinging back to your truck.
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    That is one cool find ! Congrats
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    Like already said the game piece is terrific. Banner for sure and my vote for best relic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisinCT View Post
    Like already said the game piece is terrific. Banner for sure and my vote for best relic.
    Thanks Chris

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    That spinner is one of the coolest things ever! What a superb find .....i wont one!
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