Bell-Two
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Monday was a cloudy day in Southwestern Ohio but the temperatures moderated and so we decided to get out for a field hunt. Doug came down and we went to the Button Field, despite the cornstalks it was a bit muddy and the clay like soil was quite sticky. We were there about 10 minutes and of course Doug got a button and Diane found a brass piece that may be some sort of valve. I was working a row and got a solid 12-44 on the CTX and I had a good feeling about what I was to dig. A turn of the shovel revealed the edge of a green colored coin, and it was another Large Cent a very crusty one. Doug predicted it would be an 1845 and he was right! Despite our best efforts not a whole lot more was found but I know there will be more in the future.
The Large Cent has reasonable details despite the corrosion.
The next best find was the Railroad Baggage Tag, I thought it was just a piece of brass until I got home and cleaned it up.
Here is a picture with what it says.
Some “partifacts” and a parasol slide.
A big heavy brass piece that Diane found looks like a cap end for a chair leg or some kind of pole…??
Another brass piece made of two parts that have some movement to them, perhaps some kind of valve.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
[video]http://youtu.be/eWqphw-Hwjk[/video]
The Large Cent has reasonable details despite the corrosion.
The next best find was the Railroad Baggage Tag, I thought it was just a piece of brass until I got home and cleaned it up.
Here is a picture with what it says.
Some “partifacts” and a parasol slide.
A big heavy brass piece that Diane found looks like a cap end for a chair leg or some kind of pole…??
Another brass piece made of two parts that have some movement to them, perhaps some kind of valve.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
[video]http://youtu.be/eWqphw-Hwjk[/video]
