Centuries-old farm finds

[MikeyStwoTimes]

I spent several hours searching a now-defunct farm that dates back to at least 1755. I was fortunate to walk away some nice finds spanning a few centuries.

The pocket watch was funny coming out of the hole. I thought it was a beer can bottom at first, but it clearly wasn't! No idea of the age. I barely made out the 2 reale piece. There was just that slight high tone that sealed the dig for me and I'm so glad I didn't keep walking. The dime is in nice condition, too. The place always gives up a few buttons and a good bit of lead, too. I believe I have a finial of some kind that at first I thought it was a chess piece was still covered in dirt. I'll take buttons and buckles all day long. Of course there are a few mystery pieces. Loved the nice weather and the hunt!

 

[MikeyStwoTimes]

Forgot to mention he "Woodmen of the World W. A. Fraser" token...

 

[laplander]

Very nice finds Mikey! Is the watch plated or solid?
HH Jeff

 

[fwcrawford]

Very interesting finds… that watch does not look plated to me… could be a killer find!

 

[407floyd]

That’s a stopwatch. It only has 60 seconds marked. Nice find

 

[still looking 52]

Love that seated dime, looks to be in really good condition, probably dropped around WWl.

 

[MikeyStwoTimes]

Very nice finds Mikey! Is the watch plated or solid?
HH Jeff

Jeff, it appears to not be plated. The scratches on the back are the same color as the surface metal. I would expect the base metal color to show in the scratches. I'm going to ask a jeweler for an opinion.

 

[MikeyStwoTimes]

Very interesting finds… that watch does not look plated to me… could be a killer find!

I intend to find out! I'll update when I find out!

 

[Odanscoils]

Really cool finds. Love the watch , seated and real.
I'd go low an slow there.
What machines are you running ?

 

[MikeyStwoTimes]

Really cool finds. Love the watch , seated and real.
I'd go low an slow there.
What machines are you running ?

Thanks! Equinox 900. I go slow, but low is tough. The fields are overgrown! But I work at it and try to hit low spots meticulously. I think once winter sets in, the grasses will fall and I'll have better hunting.

 

[Odanscoils]

Thanks! Equinox 900. I go slow, but low is tough. The fields are overgrown! But I work at it and try to hit low spots meticulously. I think once winter sets in, the grasses will fall and I'll have better hunting.

If nothing else. Next spring should have everything patted down nicely. Be soft too. Good Luck.

 

[rick in mi]

The real is awesome and so is the watch. Not to mention the seated. Nice finds.. hhricknmi

 

[Ronstar]

Betting that watch is going to be a heart stopper, good job!