Added pics after tumbling--1849 Large, CW Butons, Buckles, and Misc.

[Merf]

The landowner said it was OK to hunt this field after the crops were up so I headed back to rehunt the spot where I had found a couple of LCs and CW buttons on earlier hunts.
The soil had been tilled a little and most of the old cornstalks eliminated so it was easy hunting. I just hunted between the rows being careful not to damage any corn.
I spent the last two afternoons there and it payed off. The LC is in about the best shape of any I have found. It cleaned up nice with just a toothbrush and Ultrabrite.
No backmark left on the infantry button.
The large brass buckle next to the heart harness buckle cover is a mystery.
No marks of any kind on it. It looks old but not sure how old.
Thanks for looking and best luck to all. Merf

 

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[Merf]

Re: 1849 Large, CW Butons, Buckles, and Misc.

Looks like it IS a bat-wing buckle, Merf!





http://metaldetectingworld.com/photogalary/buckels/pages/B1.htm

Thank you much for the ID, Buckles-- ---I am shocked.
I never expected to find something that old in this area.
The spot I found that at is next to one of the oldest roads on the platt maps.
It only shows a house----Might have been a tavern or store.
The house was there on the 1881 platt map but gone on the 1892 platt map.
Had to be about the oldest pub in the county.

 

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[BuckleBoy]

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Looks like it IS a bat-wing buckle, Merf!





http://metaldetectingworld.com/photogalary/buckels/pages/B1.htm

Thank you much for the ID Buckles-- ---I am shocked.
     I never expected to find something that old in this area.
        The spot I found that at is next to one of the oldest roads on the platt maps.
           It only shows a house----Might have been a tavern.
            The house was there on the 1881 platt map but gone on the 1892 platt map.
               Had to be about the oldest pub in the county.

That's a HECK of a find, Merf.  Any colonial hunter would be PROUD to have that buckle in their collection.  I venture to say that the tavern might've even been long gone by the 1880's...so some patterns through those fields might yield an iron patch that isn't marked...but I think that buckle is a fantastic clue.

Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[Derek752]

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-Merf-

Thats a heck of a site you have there !!!

I knew that was a batwing when I saw it..I have a few of 'em somewhere in my collections !

The Lg Cent is a BEAUTY !!!

I cant wait to see what else you find there !

Great Finds

D.

 

[civilman1]

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Beautiful Dig's Merf Any one of those find's would have made my day.Congrat's to ya!!!

 

[Slipperyjack47]

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What a day Merf!!!!!!!!That 49LC is a real Beauty I found a 49 last week also but I did'nt get all those fantastic buttons and buckles! You had an incredible day! Congrats on the terrific finds and the pics were wonderful, I wish I had a good camera and could use it as well as you do. Keep it up Bud!

HH
Slipperjack47

 

[Goldiver]

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Wow Merf great detecting as usual! Love the Civil War buttons and Bat Wing buckle. If I remember right , the Bat Wing buckles are from Mid 1700's to early 1800's. I have only dug one myself. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your posts and photos.

Steve

 

[crazyjarhead]

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Enjoy your post, Merf and as always, very nice finds

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

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Merf, you are simply amazing, buddy! You have made me suuuuuuuper proud to say that I know a feller who consistently digs coppas...in the handfuls. That bat wing buckle is one heck of a great find for your area...and any area in our country!

Kyle

 

[Merf]

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Thanks Buckles, Derek, Civilman, Slipperyjack, Goldiver, Crazyjarhead, and Kyle.
I will be walking that field and looking for Iron patterns.

 

[FrankTM]

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ahh so close. You have motivated me into finally devoting some time to looking for spots..near!

Thanks

Frank

 

[EDDE]

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[Mirage]

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Merf,
I see you aren't letting that detector gather dust. Great finds as usual.
I saw Danimal dig a heart shaped buckle like yours.

Bob

 

[Merf]

Re: 1849 Large, CW Butons, Buckles, and Misc.

I tumbled the LC for 2 hours and the buckle for 2 hours. Not togeather.
I think they look a little better.

 

[Merf]

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[Merf]

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Merf,
I see you aren't letting that detector gather dust. Great finds as usual.
I saw Danimal dig a heart shaped buckle like yours.

Bob

Thanks Bob-----I try to hunt at least 4 days a week.

 

[oddcoins]

OH MAN! You got some great finds there! Especially that Large Cent! I'm green with envy ~ I've never dug a Large Cent! CONGRAT'S!!

 

[Merf]

OH MAN! You got some great finds there! Especially that Large Cent! I'm green with envy ~ I've never dug a Large Cent! CONGRAT'S!!

Thanks OC---Prolly not many LCs out there on the west coast.