1847 Large, Marbles, Token, and Misc.

[Merf]

Greetings swinging dirtfishers.
I hunted a new spot today shown on an old platt map that is just cornfield now.
I think the token says 1865, Kind of bad shape but it was still fun to find one that old.
The clay marbles where an eyeball find on top of the ground.
I had to end the hunt due to a heavy downpour. I will be heading back there soon before the corn gets too high.
Thanks for looking and best luck to all, Merf

 

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[West Jersey Detecting]

I wish I had open fields where I live. It is so built up around here! Congrats on the copper and other relics!

 

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[Colonial Zoyboy]

Merf, I didn't even notice the clay marbles when I originally glanced at your post. My uncle and I were talking about finding one at our sites one of these days. You have a GREAT eye for surface relics, buddy!

Kyle

 

[weasel606]

WOW merf your finding some awesome stuff and posting some great pics also congrats

 

[Merf]

Good stuff!

The token is a Civil War "store card" issued in 1863 by George B. Ames, "Dealer in Drugs, Books, &c" in Belvidere, Illinois.

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Thanks for the ID PBK It is much appreciated.
Do you know what the &c stands for?

 

[PBK]

Do you know what the &c stands for? Here is one I found a while back that says &c also.

Just an old-fashioned form of etc. or et cetera— Latin for, "and the rest."

 

[Merf]

awesome finds....

Thanks Allen

Very Nice Find. I wish there was a Corn Field near my town. WTG . It's a beautifull sight.

Thanks Orlando

Great finds, Merf!

Excellent ID, PBK.

I think the Jew's Harp is an interesting find. Except for the early Colonial sites, I only find harmonica reeds. Seems like the Jew's Harp waned in popularity after 1800-1820ish... But there you have a CW-era one. Being a musician, I'd love to find one. I've watched buddies dig them, but never could get over one.

The heart piece is interesting too. It's about the same size as the one I dug last Tuesday. Is it lead-filled or just stamped brass? (Hoping for lead-filled. )


Congrats,


Buckleboy

Thanks Buck ----That is my first Jew's harp.
The heart is just stamped brass with no markings.

I wish I had open fields where I live. It is so built up around here! Congrats on the copper and other relics!

Thanks Neil

Merf, I didn't even notice the clay marbles when I originally glanced at your post. My uncle and I were talking about finding one at our sites one of these days. You have a GREAT eye for surface relics, buddy!

Kyle

Thanks Kyle I think my trifocals help.
Hope you find a few of those my friend.
They would look good next to those sweet Colonial Coppas you are digging.

WOW merf your finding some awesome stuff and posting some great pics also congrats

Thanks Weasel

 

[{Sentinel}]

Great Job Merf!!!!! Beautiful Copper my friend! Awesome Token too no doubt, but to me EVEN MORE awesome than that is that Heart which looks to be a "Heart Martingale"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it is and it is in whole condition which it looks to be,it could go for $200-$300 dollars EASILY NICE FINDS!!

This one sold for $375

 

[Golden1]

Big pot of gold at the end of that rainbow!!!!!!!!!! Hope you find it
Nice finds

 

[Captn SE]

A "Heart Martingale"?? I'm going to have to look that up. Never heard of that before.......Okay, I see it now.

Great finds, Merf! Looks like another promising site to hunt before the corn gets too hight. Great pics too!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[Prairie Prowler]

Great finds merf..I'd like to get out as much as you do !! keep up the good work! .........Bill

 

[Merf]

Great Job Merf!!!!! Beautiful Copper my friend! Awesome Token too no doubt, but to me EVEN MORE awesome than that is that Heart which looks to be a "Heart Martingale"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it is and it is in whole condition which it looks to be, it could go for $200-$300 dollars EASILY NICE FINDS!!

This one sold for $375

Thanks Antebellum. Much appreciated.
Here are pics of both sides of the heart. It measures 1 1/4 by 1 1/8 inches.
What do you think? TIA Merf

 

[Merf]

Thanks Goldenone , Dan , and Billy

 

[Michiganne]

Sweet bunch of finds, Merf. But I must admit I like your pics just as much. Don't you love that "fresh green" of spring? (Well, early summer, now.) The coins and clay marbles are excellent. Love the Indian head watch fob, too.

HH

 

[Merf]

Sweet bunch of finds, Merf. But I must admit I like your pics just as much. Don't you love that "fresh green" of spring? (Well, early summer, now.) The coins and clay marbles are excellent. Love the Indian head watch fob, too.

HH

Thanks Anne Yes this is a great time of year---My favorite.
Best luck my friend.

 

[Nana40]

Fantastic token, Merf! Love the Indian fob too! Wonder what it was for? First thing I thought of when I saw it, was the Indian Motorcycles.

Awesome finds!!! Congrats!! Nana

 

[TimC (North Alabama)]

Very cool token Merf and the other finds are terrific too!

 

[49r Relics]

Impressive finds Merf. I really enjoy your posts and pictures! I always look forward to finding and seeing the old tokens, I have a nice collection of Hard Times tokens. Better get back soon, you know how fast that corn grows

HH, Mark

 

[t-bucket]

Sweet finds Merf,I love to hunt old home sites,you never know what you are going to find.Good luck on your next hunt.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Great job on the LC Merf. You know how I just love those Coppa coins and all but it would have to take a backseat to that pot of gold at the end of that rainbow
Chris

 

[Merf]

Fantastic token, Merf! Love the Indian fob too! Wonder what it was for? First thing I thought of when I saw it, was the Indian Motorcycles.

Awesome finds!!! Congrats!! Nana

Thanks Nana
I think you are right about the Indian Motorcycle fob.
I knew I had seen that image before and your post jogged my memory.





Very cool token Merf and the other finds are terrific too!

Thanks TimC

Impressive finds Merf. I really enjoy your posts and pictures! I always look forward to finding and seeing the old tokens, I have a nice collection of Hard Times tokens. Better get back soon, you know how fast that corn grows

HH, Mark

Thanks Mark The corn is growing way too fast. I may have to switch to a bean field.

Sweet finds Merf,I love to hunt old home sites,you never know what you are going to find.Good luck on your next hunt.

Thanks TBucket

Great job on the LC Merf. You know how I just love those Coppa coins and all but it would have to take a backseat to that pot of gold at the end of that rainbow
Chris

Thanks Chris --- You are the Master at finding those sweet old Coppas.
I will be hunting that rainbow spot