Had a Dandy of a Day Out Relic Hunting

[VTColonialDigger]

Went to a house built in the early 1800's today and had a blast. I think that there was some earlier activity here because I have found 18th and 19th century artifacts at this site.



I found the lead hem weight and the item at the top left of the picture, which I believe to be the teeth from an old key, near the house. I was thrilled to find the hem weight because I had never found one before. After finding the weight and the key piece, I searched out in the horse pasture where I found the gorgeous dandy button, smaller tombac button, piece of buckshot and unknown piece of copper.

Close-ups of buttons





When I first pulled the dandy out of the dirt I thought "could it be a GW?" Although not a GW button, its still really nice and I am very happy with it.

 

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[dirtdigginfool]

Nice button! Something about that shade of green that raises my blood pressure..and as usual, I'm a huge sucker for anything old, unique and detailed. Awesome save, VT..Ddf.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds VTColonialDigger. Thanks for sharing...

 

[Trezurehunter]

That is a "Dandy" looking button VT. Great relics.

 

[Hawks88]

Real nice button find. Congrats!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice finds, congratulations!

Very nice button!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great Save!!! Very cool button, congrats