Glass Candy Train...

[Blind Squirrel]

Howdy--

I found this a couple of weeks ago and forgot to post it. When I first eyeballed it (about half of it was in the ground), I thought that it was an Avon cologne container. I showed it to one of my old friends who informed me that it was a Candy Train. I researched it and discovered that it was indeed a Candy Train manufactured by T.H. Stough Company, circa 1954. Best of luck and ...

Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel

 

[GeorgeinSC]

Now that is certainly a different Metal Detecting find. Neat find.

 

[bootyhoundpa]

very cool find...

 

[Flanaganj25]

Chew chew.... Candy train......Oh How could I b the only one to jump all over that! Hahah uuuugh I'm going to bed
P.s. Cool find!

 

[mudpuppy]

Very cool find! I think 'eyeball' finds count as long as you have your detector in one hand! Good clear score!
Mud

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Thanks GeorgeinSC. I keep my eyes open for marbles, surface finds and the occasional rattle snake. It's always a treat to find something unusual like this train. Best of luck and...

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Blind Squirrel

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Thanks bootyhoundpa. The lot had recently been mowed and some of the surface dirt had been moved. I was fortunate to investigate the unusual outline on the surface. There are no scratches or chips on it! Best of luck and..

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Blind Squirrel

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Hey Flanaganj25, a sense of humor never hurts, does it? Thanks for the chuckle! Best of luck and...

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Blind Squirrel

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Thanks Mudpuppy. I sure did have my V3i in one hand and my sharpshooter shovel in the other. That day I also picked up a few marbles and dug wheat-cents and some silver. Interestingly, when I researched this candy train I saw quite a few other old glass candy trains from the early 1900's that are REALLY cool (and inexpensive). Best of luck and...

Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel