some more finds

[steelheadwill]

Hi All,
got a few interesting finds on recent hunts.
Nice Pewter coin bank, made to resemble a Jewelery box.
lead print plate with rabbit
interesting Lamp thumbwheel, Antiquarian can probably Id The maker
Some large brass expansion tank, looks like it has gunsights, thought I dug a brass ships bell when I pulled it out covered in mud, will be posting in Whatsit.
Pretty 'White Metal' stamped spoon.
A crusted Memorial Cent, often these are 'surprise packages' I can see the images on this one without cracking it. (date error on comparison Cent )
possible buckle fragment.
Old style handline sinker, 22 ounces of lead !
Love the handforged tripod in group photo
Best digs to you all! Thanks for looking

 

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[VegasTattoo]

Your whatzit is an antique kerosene torch circa early 1900s
Nice finds by the way

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very interesting finds there Herbie!

That silver spoon is nice, though I can't read the info on it.
Is it sterling?

The Kerosene torch tank is cool too, I've never seen one like that before.

The oil lamp thumb screw you found reminds me of the type that Holmes. Booth & Haydens used back in the 1860's. They used a very similar star on their early lamp burners. (See example below) Though I'm not sure that yours is an HB&H.

Take care buddy,
Dave

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice Job Will

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks everyone!
Appreciate that torch ID VegasTattoo
Handle went between the 'sights', one hole held pump, one was the outlet.
It's all so clear now
BTW, it reads: 'Made by Clayton and Lambert Co, Detroit Michigan USA'
Holy Toledo, I just found a picture, Where's the rest of it
Hi Dave,
Apologies for the quality of some of my photos, I'm working with manual focus & no flash, hold the find with one hand, the camera with the other while keeping everything under a desk lamp
Thanks for the help on the lampwheel, I knew you were the man to ask!
When I find Silver spoons I shout it out loud

Can't read the spoon makers name, but it has an A1 and 'White Metal'
a generic name for nickel/antimony alloys I believe
When I find Silver I shout it out loud
First I've seen to say that, I'd rather find these dull sounding plateds than the copper
cored ones that sound kinda like silver.
Best digs to All

 

[NolanTheExplorer]

nice finds.
i would keep that big steel thing in your junk pile and use it as a plant stand.
good stuff.

 

[steelheadwill]

nice finds.
i would keep that big steel thing in your junk pile and use it as a plant stand.
good stuff.

Thanks! Great idea, I love the hammer marks on each of the feet.
old blacksmith work

 

[28138digger]

Cool digs

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Man that's a lot of diggin Herbie. I'm going to come up and visit you this fall man.

 

[dwayne sueno]

your find piles are great.
do you have big pockets,
or do you run back to the
shore to unload?
love a silver spoon when
they come up.

 

[ModernMiner]

Well done Herbie.
I love that spoon.
-Dug-

 

[steelheadwill]

your find piles are great.
do you have big pockets,
or do you run back to the
shore to unload?
love a silver spoon when
they come up.

thanks All!
Dwayne, I fill the pockets & return to the truck to unload when full,
large pieces are brought up as needed, of course there is a 'Pocket pecking order'
left front, junk.
left rear, common coins & buttons,
Watch pocket, goodies.
real goodies get a special trip to the truck, unless I'm too far, then I'll wrap them in a leaf or seaweed (or even keep them in my mouth )
especially patina'd items I don't want to chip.
this junk pile is an average days scrap haul, I included a pic today because of that 3 legged stand
Best digs to you All!

 

[wwwtimmcp]

that lead thing looks like a sounding lead. neat finds

 

[artzstuff1]

Killer finds ,, Relics Rule!!!!,,,love that spoon.