Leslie(nova scotia)
Well-known member
From the land of the Bluenose.....thought I'd do a post on something that we often overlook and under appreciate about our hobby and that is those folks that we can turn to for repairs, identifications and making things from our finds.
Nova Coin and Stamp Shop is a great place for help identifying those toasty or foreign finds.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a752d98300000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
George who is the owner has helped me over the years with many items that I couldn't figure out what they were and is always ready to lend a hand. When I found that "French" coin this year he stated right away that it was a copy and not the real thing. His knowledge of coins and local history has been helpful. George is also a geologist, an accomplished philatalist and is fluent in French. We have this on going joke about the Polish stamps that I have been trying to get from him for my collection that he never brings into the shop.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a765588400000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
Right next store is Munroe's TV repair.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a768d9b900000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center> Right away I can hear you folks say, "What support can a tv repairman give to a detectorist?" Well on more then one occasion Mr. Munroe has fixed my old Garretts when he has had the time. Very personable man who is into collecting and restoring radios from by gone days. Likes his Tim's big time!<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a76ad9bb00000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
A resource that a detectorist should use for research is the local library.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a76d588c00000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center> Mr. Mumberquait has steered me on to many a good book on local history that aided me in finding a new site to dig. One such book was Hang Man's Beach. Bouy had the day off so no photo of the fellow who is just a fountain of information and obviously....well read!
A ring is found. The markings totally alien to this bouy. Who do I call...no not the "Ghost Busters" but upon the dwelling of this master craftsman who just moved to this location and bought the building. More parking here for sure as the old shop was right next to holy ground (ballfield) on the Cobequid Rd.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a769588800000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
Jerry does super work on custom designed pieces and I have used his services in this area on several occasions as well as his knowledge of hallmarks, jeweler's mark and insight into how fine jewelery is made. As a repeat customer I get some great deals.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a76f588e00000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
So fellow diggers take advantage of what is on hand and happy hunting!
Nova Coin and Stamp Shop is a great place for help identifying those toasty or foreign finds.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a752d98300000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
George who is the owner has helped me over the years with many items that I couldn't figure out what they were and is always ready to lend a hand. When I found that "French" coin this year he stated right away that it was a copy and not the real thing. His knowledge of coins and local history has been helpful. George is also a geologist, an accomplished philatalist and is fluent in French. We have this on going joke about the Polish stamps that I have been trying to get from him for my collection that he never brings into the shop.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a765588400000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
Right next store is Munroe's TV repair.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a768d9b900000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center> Right away I can hear you folks say, "What support can a tv repairman give to a detectorist?" Well on more then one occasion Mr. Munroe has fixed my old Garretts when he has had the time. Very personable man who is into collecting and restoring radios from by gone days. Likes his Tim's big time!<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a76ad9bb00000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
A resource that a detectorist should use for research is the local library.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a76d588c00000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center> Mr. Mumberquait has steered me on to many a good book on local history that aided me in finding a new site to dig. One such book was Hang Man's Beach. Bouy had the day off so no photo of the fellow who is just a fountain of information and obviously....well read!
A ring is found. The markings totally alien to this bouy. Who do I call...no not the "Ghost Busters" but upon the dwelling of this master craftsman who just moved to this location and bought the building. More parking here for sure as the old shop was right next to holy ground (ballfield) on the Cobequid Rd.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a769588800000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
Jerry does super work on custom designed pieces and I have used his services in this area on several occasions as well as his knowledge of hallmarks, jeweler's mark and insight into how fine jewelery is made. As a repeat customer I get some great deals.<center><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df06b3127cce81f7a76f588e00000016108AcM2bhk4ZN2"></center>
So fellow diggers take advantage of what is on hand and happy hunting!
