1/2 day hunt: 2 buttons and 1 ????

[kpmoose]

Managed a 1/2 day hunt today at a cellar hole I've been to a couple times prior. Pulled the usual bullet casings, shot gun shells, misc. iron etc. Found 2 keeper buttons, one with some gold gilt. I'm not quite sure what the other item I found is- some sort of belt plate, but maybe too small to be that? It measures about 1 11/16 x 1 3/8". I'm sure someone will have an idea what it might be.


Almost forgot, one of the hiking trails is also frequented by mountain bikers. I was randomly swinging on my way in and found a bike computer just under the leaf cover. It computes your speed and distance travelled. So I got that going for me. Now I just need to tune up my mountain bike that has been hanging from the rafters in my garage for about 15 years.

[Tony Two-Cent]

No idea on the "belt plate" except that it may be a saddle decoration.

And hey, congrats on the bike computer. Does it still work?

[Pacivilwarluke]

I like the buttons, it's always good when they are designed. About the mystery piece: I don't think it's a belt plate based on size and attachment hooks, probably decoration off a bridle or other horse related gear! Great finds!

[kpmoose]

No idea on the "belt plate" except that it may be a saddle decoration.

And hey, congrats on the bike computer. Does it still work?

Yep, it still works. Just bought both of my girls new bikes a few weeks ago. They'll have to fight over who gets it.

[Lodge Scent]

A couple of nice buttons. Yeah, I'd also go with horse tack related on the other piece.

[OxShoeDrew]

Nice buttons and pics! I hope you start riding again!

[Bell-Two]

Nice buttons and congrats on the good finds. The bike computer won't do you any good without the sending unit which is mounted to the frame and fork.

[aloldstuff]

Some nice finds. It's amazing how the gold gilt still remains after all those years in the ground.

[BTV Digger]

Always nice to find a few keepers. Definitely worth saving. Agree with others' comments that the larger item is most likely a bridal rosette.

John

[del]

I would really like to see it in person but like the others I speculate its off of a horse harness , maybe a martingale chest ornament on a horse harness.

Dan