William-NM
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Had another pretty good week hunting the old ruins and landfill area - here are a few of my favorite finds:
Found a couple of brass tokens - one is an El Paso City Lines bus fare, and the other is for Evans Consoles of Chicago (Domino Line, Lucky Line, Lucre Line).
I found this brass hotel key tag - interesting because the town of Santa Rita no longer exists. It was moved several times since 1900 as the gigantic open pit copper mine expanded and finally finished off by a flood in the 50s or 60s. Also, this rusted out padlock and the club heel protector, believed to have been worn by a prostitute to lead potential clients to a house of ill-repute by leaving a trail in the dirt streets of the day. I found the heart shaped one last week.
Here's a little Copper badge or shield - it has the "Seal of the State of New Mexico" at the top and is stamped "Silver City, N. Mex" below. I'm not sure of it's use... it's about 1.25" x 1.25".
I had a 'marbelous' week! Marbles - they're what's for dinner!
Found a small section of railroad track adjoining the landfill (along a commercial fuel station) & hunted the hillside above it and along the track.
I found this toasted wind up car and the hotel key tag & padlock there:
It was a good week for barnyard animals, cowboys, indians, a little squirrel nutkin, nursery rhymes plates, and took a couple of dangerous weapons off the streets. Also, the little boy using the potty, heh.
Here's a bicentennial era belt buckle based on an American Craftsmen postage stamp, and a brass sign for Holly Vogue Cravats. For you younger kids who may not know what a cravat is, I've added a photo. Personally, I never leave home without one (especially when detecting!)
I don't find a lot of coins in the area, but did manage 13 Wheaties (1920, 1920 D, 1934, 1940, 1944 D (2), 1945 D, 1944 S (2), 1950 D, 1955 D, 1956 D (2)), a 1925 Buffalo Nickel (I can barely make out the date with the light at the right angle), and a 1964 D Rosie. Hey, at least it wasn't my usual 1965!!
Here are a few favorite bottles; my first intact Milk of Magnesia, an early Corona beer bottle (repaired, clean break across the middle), a great little bottle with the print "The Name St. Joseph's Assures Purity", a 'CEBHARDT' or 'C E B Hardt' Chili Powder bottle, and a tiny "Sandoz" bottle.
Lots of cutlery, all plate or stainless this week. Take a look at the hawk on the hilt of the small knife or sword - anyone recognize it? There's also a brass '1 kilo' threaded knob and an little porcelain button with a lead insert '6' on it, maybe telephone related? and the #4 is from a telephone pole.
I was thinking to myself that my axe head performance has dropped off as I walked back to the car and the sun was setting, when I got a loud signal. It turned out to be my first 'double-header' - two axe heads stacked in one hole! I also found a new style this week with the small hammerhead on one side, and license plates from 1937, 1948, 1955, & 1964.
And a bunch of household-y stuff- cookie cutters, clock and lamp parts, a brass bell with a nice ring to it, and I like to find keyholes...
I made a new friend - this interesting little fellow -as long as a sm. snake, but has arms and legs, too. Seemed quite interested in what I was doing!!
Best of luck in the hunt to all !!
Found a couple of brass tokens - one is an El Paso City Lines bus fare, and the other is for Evans Consoles of Chicago (Domino Line, Lucky Line, Lucre Line).
I found this brass hotel key tag - interesting because the town of Santa Rita no longer exists. It was moved several times since 1900 as the gigantic open pit copper mine expanded and finally finished off by a flood in the 50s or 60s. Also, this rusted out padlock and the club heel protector, believed to have been worn by a prostitute to lead potential clients to a house of ill-repute by leaving a trail in the dirt streets of the day. I found the heart shaped one last week.
Here's a little Copper badge or shield - it has the "Seal of the State of New Mexico" at the top and is stamped "Silver City, N. Mex" below. I'm not sure of it's use... it's about 1.25" x 1.25".
I had a 'marbelous' week! Marbles - they're what's for dinner!
Found a small section of railroad track adjoining the landfill (along a commercial fuel station) & hunted the hillside above it and along the track.
I found this toasted wind up car and the hotel key tag & padlock there:
It was a good week for barnyard animals, cowboys, indians, a little squirrel nutkin, nursery rhymes plates, and took a couple of dangerous weapons off the streets. Also, the little boy using the potty, heh.
Here's a bicentennial era belt buckle based on an American Craftsmen postage stamp, and a brass sign for Holly Vogue Cravats. For you younger kids who may not know what a cravat is, I've added a photo. Personally, I never leave home without one (especially when detecting!)
I don't find a lot of coins in the area, but did manage 13 Wheaties (1920, 1920 D, 1934, 1940, 1944 D (2), 1945 D, 1944 S (2), 1950 D, 1955 D, 1956 D (2)), a 1925 Buffalo Nickel (I can barely make out the date with the light at the right angle), and a 1964 D Rosie. Hey, at least it wasn't my usual 1965!!
Here are a few favorite bottles; my first intact Milk of Magnesia, an early Corona beer bottle (repaired, clean break across the middle), a great little bottle with the print "The Name St. Joseph's Assures Purity", a 'CEBHARDT' or 'C E B Hardt' Chili Powder bottle, and a tiny "Sandoz" bottle.
Lots of cutlery, all plate or stainless this week. Take a look at the hawk on the hilt of the small knife or sword - anyone recognize it? There's also a brass '1 kilo' threaded knob and an little porcelain button with a lead insert '6' on it, maybe telephone related? and the #4 is from a telephone pole.
I was thinking to myself that my axe head performance has dropped off as I walked back to the car and the sun was setting, when I got a loud signal. It turned out to be my first 'double-header' - two axe heads stacked in one hole! I also found a new style this week with the small hammerhead on one side, and license plates from 1937, 1948, 1955, & 1964.
And a bunch of household-y stuff- cookie cutters, clock and lamp parts, a brass bell with a nice ring to it, and I like to find keyholes...
I made a new friend - this interesting little fellow -as long as a sm. snake, but has arms and legs, too. Seemed quite interested in what I was doing!!
Best of luck in the hunt to all !!
