Patriot Relics
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- Feb 6, 2014
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- CTX-3030, Deus XP II
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
Hey guys,
Definitely had one of those hunts to remember today. Over the last 2 days I have been hitting my coastal colonial sites hard before the colder weather makes water recoveries to unbearable to pursue. Needless to say today was just ridiculous. I headed out on the yak to hunt along a settlement listed on an British 1780 siege map hoping there may have been a continental military presence.
Upon reaching the bank I began swinging, trying to isolate the more productive areas to focus in on with the CTX. My first tone rang in as a low 12-10...not uncommon for pewters so I dug the plug and looked down at an circular piece of metal. Thinking it had to be aluminum, I reached down and realized...I was holding a 1930s 14K gold diamond engagement ring! As my first target no less.
After meticulously griding the area I also recovered a stunning oak tree pendent- 925 sterling. Not sure of the age, but certainly has a Charleston feel to it. Anyone recognize the hallmark?
A bit further up the coast I managed to find the remnants of an old brick lay. I then proceeded to grid the entire area producing a variety of flat buttons- tomac, pewter, and copper- ranging from the late 18th century to the early 19th. The age of the relics produced by this site was certainly a promising sign.
As the targets started to dry up I headed back to a site that has produced a few War of 1812 buttons and pewters. Among the digs were a few round balls and 3 interesting buttons. The first dug pewter had it cast shank intact (fairly rare) however much to my disappointment was smooth on the front. My second dig would have made my month...a small copper War of 1812 Artillery CORPS cuff...my 2nd this year!
The best dig came late as they usually do. After recovering another low pewter tone, I was bummed to see the shank of another cast pewter had broken off however did notice a raised script on the front. Stoked that I may have another regimental pewter, I wrapped it in a paper towel and headed home. After a bit of careful cleaning it appears to be a partial South Carolina 3rd Regiment cuff (19mm). The top of the pewter has a raised, Arabic 3 with the lower section slightly diminished. Here's a few pictures next to Troiani's example-
Here are the pewters pictured together with a curious dual hooked item?
Days like this certainly make the long hours of digging fishing weighs and aluminum worth it
thanks for looking!
Definitely had one of those hunts to remember today. Over the last 2 days I have been hitting my coastal colonial sites hard before the colder weather makes water recoveries to unbearable to pursue. Needless to say today was just ridiculous. I headed out on the yak to hunt along a settlement listed on an British 1780 siege map hoping there may have been a continental military presence.
Upon reaching the bank I began swinging, trying to isolate the more productive areas to focus in on with the CTX. My first tone rang in as a low 12-10...not uncommon for pewters so I dug the plug and looked down at an circular piece of metal. Thinking it had to be aluminum, I reached down and realized...I was holding a 1930s 14K gold diamond engagement ring! As my first target no less.
After meticulously griding the area I also recovered a stunning oak tree pendent- 925 sterling. Not sure of the age, but certainly has a Charleston feel to it. Anyone recognize the hallmark?
A bit further up the coast I managed to find the remnants of an old brick lay. I then proceeded to grid the entire area producing a variety of flat buttons- tomac, pewter, and copper- ranging from the late 18th century to the early 19th. The age of the relics produced by this site was certainly a promising sign.
As the targets started to dry up I headed back to a site that has produced a few War of 1812 buttons and pewters. Among the digs were a few round balls and 3 interesting buttons. The first dug pewter had it cast shank intact (fairly rare) however much to my disappointment was smooth on the front. My second dig would have made my month...a small copper War of 1812 Artillery CORPS cuff...my 2nd this year!
The best dig came late as they usually do. After recovering another low pewter tone, I was bummed to see the shank of another cast pewter had broken off however did notice a raised script on the front. Stoked that I may have another regimental pewter, I wrapped it in a paper towel and headed home. After a bit of careful cleaning it appears to be a partial South Carolina 3rd Regiment cuff (19mm). The top of the pewter has a raised, Arabic 3 with the lower section slightly diminished. Here's a few pictures next to Troiani's example-
Here are the pewters pictured together with a curious dual hooked item?
Days like this certainly make the long hours of digging fishing weighs and aluminum worth it
thanks for looking!
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