Multiple permissions & a Fav Park, Sweat Equity pays off in a bit of silver and sharing history with Owners

[bottlecap4u]

This past week, been to several old 1850s farm permissions, 1860 schoolhouses-bushwacked that, it was rough, and a one county park. (to feed my silver addiction). Sifting through the pile of farm junk, pull tabs, brambles, brush, and meeting/talking with permission owners, well, not much for the hours I put in, but a silver-plated ashtray, circa 1915 (given back to owner). Civil War 1863 token, given back to homeowner (she mentioned her 14-year-old son would love to have it and was a beginner detectorist). Total of 5 mercs, 2 in one spill at my fav.... park. Finally, a nice silver thimble at an 1850s homesite that had been detected before but they missed it probably because it rang up like a Lincoln cent and those dudes were probably cherry picking. Enjoy.

 

[markinmichigan]

More great finds from the Mitten state! Well done and way to stick to it.

Mark in Michigan

 

[bottlecap4u]

Last but not least, much credit to the great folks here for helping to identify that silver plated ashtray, told the homeowner, he was thrilled. It was my first thimble, no makings other than an "8", I assume the size?

 

[Princess]

Excellent hunt! I think it's nice that you shared with the homeowner and encouraged someone younger to pursue the hobby. The silver thimble is a neat find... I'm still waiting for my first. Be sure to post it on Jeff's Sterling Thimble Thread!

 

[Kansashunter]

very cool, congrats on the silvers

 

[Fe Man]

Very well done. Especially in how you worked with the property owners.