Well, I got out for a couple hours again today. Boy I wish this beautiful weather would hold out.
Anyway, two old house sites. First I found a ring that had me doing the happy dance after I saw 18K. Then I got it cleaned and saw base-metal and HGE (Heavy Gold Electroplate). :-\
Then I went to another site and found something odd. When I pulled it from the hole, I saw gold, and it was big. My first thought was that I found a pocket watch. Then I saw there was no stem or face. I think it's a makeup compact. I figured it was gold plated also, but here's where it gets odd. The dirt is REALLY stuck to this thing. I kept expecting to see pits, corrosion, or something indicating a plated item. (I've never dug a plated item that wasnt missing gold). I couldn't find any flaws I took a tooth pic and rubbed a spot on the back, and it's as shiny as could be under all that crud. You can see that shiny spot on the right side of the back picture.
I haven't been able to open it yet, but I don't want to force it and break it. It's currently soaking in saopy water to try and loosen some of the crud. Oh yeah, this thing was about 12 inches deep! That X1 probe is REEEAAALLLLYYYY nice! thumbsup01
Has anyone seen anything liket his before? your thoughts?