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  1. 01-28-2017, 08:41 PM #1
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    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.




    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.




    I managed another 7 buttons a little pewter spoon



    The dandy cleaned up nice.



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



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



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  2. 01-28-2017, 08:43 PM #2
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    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 ?
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    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.
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  4. 01-28-2017, 11:12 PM #4
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    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!
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    Nice finds, definitely warrants more digging!
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    That Dandy is distinctive Jeff. Nice day out!
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  7. 01-30-2017, 06:18 AM #7
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    For not expecting much, you got a lot. That dandy looks great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff View Post
    For not expecting much, you got a lot. That dandy looks great.
    Al, when it comes to metal detecting, if you start with low expectations, you will never be disappointed
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  9. 01-30-2017, 09:44 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lodge Scent View Post
    Al, when it comes to metal detecting, if you start with low expectations, you will never be disappointed
    Sooooo True
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  10. 01-30-2017, 12:18 PM #10
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    Nice going Jeff! Love the design on the dandy!
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    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.

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  12. 01-30-2017, 05:57 PM #12
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    Very nice fancy buttons!
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  13. 01-31-2017, 09:39 AM #13
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    Pretty sweet Dandy, Jeff. At least you left some finds there to find at this later date.
    Future goals: Capped bust coin, Flowing hair LC, Classic head LC, VT copper, MA copper, Pistareen, Two-cent pc, SLQ, GW inaugural button, Excelsior button, Civil war token, and a gold ring.


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