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[ANTIQUARIAN]

I headed back on Saturday morning for what seemed like only a quick 3hr hunt, that's because the temperature dropped, and it started to snow! Now, drizzle I can handle, but when my feet are cold and I'm having to constantly clean my glasses I know it's time to head for home! I decided to detect a sloping area where the kids would have been dropped off or waited for the school bus for school. One of the best finds I made yesterday was a lead backed, brass saddle makers shield rosette... all I can make out is "& SONS MAKER TORONTO". I'm thinking that I'll lightly tumble this piece in a fine stone medium for a couple of hours, then maybe in crushed walnut shells in the hopes of bringing up more of the detail.

The highlight of the hunt came when I found a three-coin spill consisting of a 1929 Penny, a 1930 Nickel and a 1913 Quarter! I also found a 1957 Quarter, an early two-piece brass button and part of what I think is part of a hair pin. I know that this sounds crazy, but while I was recovering the coin spill, I looked up and swear that for a split second I saw a boy wearing old Victorian looking clothes walking towards me. Now I know my mind was playing tricks on me (at least I hope it was) but I often feel a 'type of presence' like I'm being watched when I'm detecting old farm/school sites. I have included a picture of how the boy was dressed that I imagined.

Hope to get back here again on Sunday afternoon, as the temps are forecast to reach 8c.

Thanks very much for looking,
Dave

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Congratulations on the nice finds!

 

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[rickb2202]

Nice finds You might try a pencil and paper rub on your shield. It might give a little detail .

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Really? If I were a ghost I'd be scared of you, lol
Nice finds Dave, I always like your pix

Thanks very much Brad!
As always, I appreciate your support.
Dave

Congratulations on the nice finds!

Thanks you Sir!

Nice finds You might try a pencil and paper rub on your shield. It might give a little detail .

That's a great idea Rick!
I just did a light tumble on it and on the ring I found at this site.
Here are some before and after pics.
I will be putting a couple of stones in the mounts of the rings and wear them the way they look now.
Dave