I guess I could learn to like cornfields.

[WHADIFIND]

I like what I'm finding in cornfields now that I've learned a bit about how to hunt them. But, in all honesty, I really don't think I'm cut out for them. Maybe it's because I'm too old. They seem to be a younger person's game. They just seem way too much like, "going to work", instead of going for a walk with my detector. Might help if the ground wasn't frozen. LOL

Anyway, I got out for a bit today because I just couldn't sit any longer. I figured the uneven ground might give at least some that wasn't frozen solid. That part worked but man!!! I am pooped! Just from walking! (stumbling).

No coins but I managed a few interesting finds.

Feel free to comment.



I intended to just walk around and take a closer look at the spot where I found broken glass today.






The last one was rather a convenient set up. It came with it's own shot glass?
It still had the cork in it.



Whenever I find one of these inserts I always hope there will be a mason jar full underneath it.



More bullets.



Backmark says BENEDICT & BURNHAM EXTRA Still has thread attached!!!



Cuff link? I haven't done much to clean it yet. It kind of looks like there might be a letter there, I'll work on it.



This one is interesting too. Can't make anything out on it but it appears to be pretty old.

And, lastly, I found what's left of a pocket watch. There is probably enough information on it to make a pretty good identification. But, I'm to pooped to try.





I haven't tested yet, but I suspect it's silver because it came out of the ground shiny like that.

The inner plate has a wealth of info on it but I just can't seem to get good pics.
Maybe some better eyes can tell us some about the maker etc.



If anyone wants a better pic of a certain spot, let me know and I'll try.

Thanks for stopping by!

HH!

 

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[ohiowhiteguy]

i feel for the brother...i wish i was younger but i am still kicking and digging...nice finds
i won't stop digging unless my hoveround breaks..lol...
peace...owg...nice finds

 

[John Boy]

Awesome hunt there buddy.can't believe that bottle top still has the cork in it.and that pocket watch is sweet,really like it.should be able to track it down with all that info on it.that cuff link seems to have some detailed work on it.super great finds.way to go.

 

[hunting deer]

Looks like M J Tobias London. Read that there were alot of imitators of M I Tobias. Hope this helps. I think pocket watches are very cool.

 

[Tnmountains]

Oh yeah worth the stumbling around. If you look for arrowheads you get used to the stumbling motion. Good to have boots with good support. You did well and made some really nice finds. Thanks for sharing.
HH
TnMtns

 

[Davers]

nice . another great assortment of history .p.s. I wish I could take pick 1/2 as good as you.

 

[mjc_lakedweller]

Nice pocket watch remnants! I can't really read anything fully, but a light cleaning may help-your call. I would agree with you saying its silver. Love finding those old relics with info. BTW, here in Michigan, we have to take a "leave of abscence" MD in the winter. I look forward to warmer weather SOON. Great finds.

 

[Jdett411]

What is that white glass disc, between 1"-3", an insert? I found one once that badly broken in pieces. I pieced it together best I could and it read. New York, New York-consolidated Co. ( then a word a couldn't make out).

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's a nice bunch of finds, and I really like that silver watch case. That definitely has an 1800s look to it. With your Benedict & Burnham button dating to the 1830s or 40s maybe the watch will date to near that same time frame, although its probably a little later than that. Great hunt!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Most know , you earn those relics in any farm fields. Yes , with enough exp. you will be able to spot tell tale signs where there was habitation . Narrows down the search where the good stuff is hiding . Saves a lot of " random stumbling " or what I prefer to call it " blind eye rambling "

At least You found some keepers like the pocket watch and cuff link . Sore muscles after digging bucket loads of shell tops and junk is part of the territory ,plus fields are easy to dig and fill the holes .

imho , Get into the woodlands surrounding old home sites , when the ground is frozen .

Good hunt &

Ramble On , dawg

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Love the engraving on the watch lid !!!! ,,,,wonder what town it depicts

 

[WHADIFIND]

Thanks for the responses folks! Kinda makes taking the "work" a little easier, if you know what I mean.

I've tried to clean where I could but most of them have just been in the ground too long.

I tested the watch case and it tested at between 90-100% silver. Even after I filed into it a bit. So, I'm guessing it's not an imitation. You should be able to read the info a little better on the insert. If anyone wants a word clearer, let me know. But, I doubt I can do any more cleaning. The insert is already crumbling.

Here's a few more pics after cleaning.




The front of the flat button shows nothing. The back has the word gilt up top to the left of the stem and a bit of a design shows toward the bottom right.



The Burnham & Bennedict button cleaned up fairly well.




No matter how I turn the cuff link, I can't make out anything.



Up top of the insert it looks like "ANC?" "ESCAPEMENT"
Then : "No - 1?3"

There's a script signature to the left of the holes. Looks like "?hronos" (maybe) "?

Then "M J TOBIAS LONDON"

Then "THIRTEEN (maybe JEWELS?) "

Then "JEWELED"

The case is clearly marked with a number but after cleaning I noticed a jeweler's mark.



Now, if I knew more about watches, I might could find the sales receipt. LOL

Thanks again for all the responses, it does help.

HH!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Oh yeah worth the stumbling around. If you look for arrowheads you get used to the stumbling motion. Good to have boots with good support. You did well and made some really nice finds. Thanks for sharing.
HH
TnMtns

Maybe that's another reason why I've never found an arrowhead. Strange, I seem to be able to eyeball pretty well.

Might have to check on something with more support too.

Thanks!

HH!

 

[WHADIFIND]

What is that white glass disc, between 1"-3", an insert? I found one once that badly broken in pieces. I pieced it together best I could and it read. New York, New York-consolidated Co. ( then a word a couldn't make out).

They are usually the porcelain insert that goes with "Mason" jars. Used for canning stuff. A seal sorta thing.

HH!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Most know , you earn those relics in any farm fields. Yes , with enough exp. you will be able to spot tell tale signs where there was habitation . Narrows down the search where the good stuff is hiding . Saves a lot of " random stumbling " or what I prefer to call it " blind eye rambling "

At least You found some keepers like the pocket watch and cuff link . Sore muscles after digging bucket loads of shell tops and junk is part of the territory ,plus fields are easy to dig and fill the holes .

imho , Get into the woodlands surrounding old home sites , when the ground is frozen .

Good hunt &

Ramble On , dawg

It's part of an old habit for me. I've gridded places but I kinda prefer to just let the Lord tell my feet where to go. Always seem to find more stuff when I do. LOL

I tried some woods near home but, if it wasn't frozen it was full of roots!

Thanks for the encouragement, I haven't given up, not just yet.

HH!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Love the engraving on the watch lid !!!! ,,,,wonder what town it depicts

Here's a close up of the town. But, since this appears to have been made in London, I suspect it's a depiction of London harbor?



HH!

 

[LuckyThirteen08]

Some really kool finds,thanks for sharing!!

 

[terpfan]

Nice old site you've found there! I especially like the craftsmanship seen in the silver watch case. The cufflink-type find looks kind of like some rivets I've found, though there are experts here that will know more than me.

 

[Goes4ever]

that silver pocket watch cover is awesome, that would make me want to get back to that site for sure, hoping to find the other side!!!!

 

[WHADIFIND]

that silver pocket watch cover is awesome, that would make me want to get back to that site for sure, hoping to find the other side!!!!

Oh, I might be talked into trying the place again.

I doubt there's much chance of finding the rest of the watch. But, at least I have this half and that's not too shabby. It tested as 90-100% silver and there's about 25 grams of it!

HH!