Nana40
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So we've been researching this site. We've been there before, but as I stepped out of the truck this morning things seemed to look different. I think different, because we've taken the time to read about the place. This is a large area and has seen folks around for many years, so we were hoping to find some older keepers.
First find in the keeper pocket was a buckle! Love to find these. I'll add it to my small collection for sure.
Next find was this neat brooch/pin....I am still cleaning on it.....
I find a broken buckle, and then a first for me. My first shield nickel!!
I found this next...anyone know what it is?
Found a neat lock...
And Lisa found one that is soooo cool! It's in the shape of a heart. She also found her first V nickel.
She hasn't sent me any pics yet. ![:-\](https://www.treasurenet.com/smilies/undecided.gif "Undecided :-\")
Found a 1912D wheat. Is the prettiest color of green and is cleaning up fairly well.
Don't know what this is, but thought it was something to take a second look at...
When did they make harmonica reeds out of lead?
It's lead with the little brass/copper looking little something-or-others....
Found a toe tap, assorted lead (one's a lead seal) and other bits and pieces.
Last find of the day was a button. I had no idea what it was. I thought thru the crusty dirt I could see some initials, but didn't know what I had. When I got home, I was so nervous about cleaning it. Here's a pic with just brushing it lightly with a toothbrush....
I started getting all fidgety and trying to read what it said.
ACC? Does it say ACC? What's ACC? OH MY GOODNESS! I knew I needed to take my time and not totally ruin something that might be good. Remembered reading on one of BB's threads not to soak it in water if it's a two piece, so I got the toothpick out and got to cleaning. After what seemed like hours of picking at it, I got a few Q-tips and dampened them. Rubbed a bit more of the dirt off and here's what it looks like....
I can read the word 'Waterbury' on the back..and there's something else there, but I can't make it out.
Happy dance occurred in the den, at my desk, looking thru a magnifying glass with a toothpick in one hand and the button in the other.
Have a great week!!
Nana
First find in the keeper pocket was a buckle! Love to find these. I'll add it to my small collection for sure.
Next find was this neat brooch/pin....I am still cleaning on it.....
I find a broken buckle, and then a first for me. My first shield nickel!!
I found this next...anyone know what it is?
Found a neat lock...
And Lisa found one that is soooo cool! It's in the shape of a heart. She also found her first V nickel.
She hasn't sent me any pics yet. Found a 1912D wheat. Is the prettiest color of green and is cleaning up fairly well.
Don't know what this is, but thought it was something to take a second look at...
When did they make harmonica reeds out of lead?
It's lead with the little brass/copper looking little something-or-others....Found a toe tap, assorted lead (one's a lead seal) and other bits and pieces.
Last find of the day was a button. I had no idea what it was. I thought thru the crusty dirt I could see some initials, but didn't know what I had. When I got home, I was so nervous about cleaning it. Here's a pic with just brushing it lightly with a toothbrush....
I started getting all fidgety and trying to read what it said.
ACC? Does it say ACC? What's ACC? OH MY GOODNESS! I knew I needed to take my time and not totally ruin something that might be good. Remembered reading on one of BB's threads not to soak it in water if it's a two piece, so I got the toothpick out and got to cleaning. After what seemed like hours of picking at it, I got a few Q-tips and dampened them. Rubbed a bit more of the dirt off and here's what it looks like.... I can read the word 'Waterbury' on the back..and there's something else there, but I can't make it out.
Happy dance occurred in the den, at my desk, looking thru a magnifying glass with a toothpick in one hand and the button in the other.
Have a great week!!
Nana
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