some recent finds from the middleburg site

[mustang8780]

got out on a new section of the farm...looked like there was some activity in this spot on some aerials from 1950s so I figured i would give it a shot. If you have seen some of my older post about this place you know that it dates back to the 1790s so anywhere is really a gamble.

My finds were spread out...I got an old flat button and what appears to be a post 1900s two piece button that I cant ID that backmark...its posted up in the what is it forum too.

I also found an interesting little anchor...maybe from a toy?

anyway, didnt post pics of the 17 wheaties I found...couldnt believe there were that many wheats and no silver...but...I didnt hit it that hard as time was limited.

Phil

 

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[Chocadog]

Interesting finds, anchor looks like it might have come from an early model ship, it appears to be very well made.

 

[testing123]

I think member steelheadwill (Herbie) found a small anchor like that a while ago. Might be worth checking with him for any info.

 

[mustang8780]

Thank you for the info! I saw Herbies anchor(came across it when I searched the forum and I think I remember when he first posted it) but I think his is a lot older and significant, his looks hand made and perhaps scrimshaw, mine is a cast piece...still neat to me none the less...just wonder what it may have been for...

Phil

 

[Chris Canada]

That anchor is way cool.

 

[floodcitykid]

Am I mistaken or is that the ghost of a script "A" on that old flat button

TFCK

 

[Sky Pilot]

Sure looks like it, doesn't it? Good catch, TFCK!




Sky Pilot

 

[windage]

check out the Chris Craft club, seems like Chris used a small bronze anchor as a promo...have seen them on g'bay.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

What's going on Phil!

Looks like you have been diggin.
Great looking finds buddy. We will have to dig soon.

Mike

 

[mustang8780]

Thanks guys for the replies. I am actually more intrigued now by the small pendant in the pics, I have been trying to clean it off and it is starting to look more and more like some sort of Roman coin charm or something. I can make out COS II on it...

There are a number of roman coins that it resembles but its smaller I think and its very corroded...I think it was a copy made into some sort of charm...