Erik in NJ
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- Oct 4, 2010
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- Metal Detecting
Yesterday I did a quick "exploratory" on a new property -- Trulia says the house was built in 1900, but there's a sign on the house that alludes to the original structure being from the late 1700s. Back yard didn't produce much (yet). I quickly moved over to the side yard and one of my first targets was a 1-1/2" x 1" brass buckle. That was my first indicator. Dug some more junk then got a very nice deep signal. I dug a wide deep plug as it sounded like silver and it was still deeper--I was hoping it wasn't a deep flattened soda can. The soil appeared as though it contained ashes. Dug a bit deeper with my spade and out popped what appeared to be a beautifully engraved silver cover to a pocket watch.
At that point I had to go to meet a friend for drinks and to watch the Belmont race. Nice way to end the "exploratory" dig.
I believe the cover is solid silver and hand engraved over the intricate engine turned pattern. The only markings on the back of it are what appears to be a maker's mark "CF" (Charles Frodsham?) and a "3" and further down there's a serial number 69355 in an old fashioned typeface.
Any leads on this one would be greatly appreciated!
At that point I had to go to meet a friend for drinks and to watch the Belmont race. Nice way to end the "exploratory" dig.
I believe the cover is solid silver and hand engraved over the intricate engine turned pattern. The only markings on the back of it are what appears to be a maker's mark "CF" (Charles Frodsham?) and a "3" and further down there's a serial number 69355 in an old fashioned typeface.
Any leads on this one would be greatly appreciated!
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