Detecting hunt - 2/11/2023 Hello eveyone, What is DDN? Dirty Diggin Nuts Yesterday I had a great day Metal Detecting with one of the members of our detecting club. We've been trying to do some hunts where we are all together but because of personal scheduling it's sometimes impossible to gather. Soon all 5 of us will hopefully do a video together! This is Joe aka Joey Spinz. He's also an angler who loves freshwater fishing.. These were his 3 silver coins.. I was able to find 2 Silver War Nickels - Both 1943 P They really need a good cleaning. 23 Wheat Cents 3 Indian Head Cents 3 Rings - Non precious Misc Metals Everything I detected
Misc Pics This copper piece is fascinating! I just don't know what it could be and it's definitely old. Concave with no markings. And 2 vintage tokens 1 - Good Luck 1 - Cat Token
I see your buddy Joe is a member of the Garrett Mafia, like I was. I don't know what it was (a furniture escutcheon of some kind, maybe?), but I will say that it looks Victorian to Edwardian, from the mid-1800s to very early 1900s- no later than 1910-ish would be my guess. Are there any signs of attachments on the back of it, whereby it would have been mounted to something?
Each of the guys in our group have a variety of metal detectors.. We just love each companies clothing accessories that we get to use during hunts I have Minelab Vanquish Socks
I have used White's, Garrett, Bounty Hunter, Fisher, and Troy machines. I also have an old Minelab out in the shed but never really used it much (lost the battery pack for it). But most of my finds were made with various Garrett equipment. Not because it's better, but it's what I was accustomed to and used the most.
Use Caution the above photo may cause nausea. Do not look at it for a long period of time. PS I also think the piece was ornamental, and could have been attached to furniture or a box. Neat find Paddyman.
Cool piece. Maybe used with drapery in some way. How deep was it? I know you have some great machines. What did it tell you about the target before you started digging?
The brass or copper piece is called a rosette. When the design is cut out as yours, it is called filigree, so it is a rosette filigree. Could have adorned a bridle or saddle or even a carriage. Victorians used them on many things.
Sounds like you had a great day and for me the weather was perfect. Hope it was for you as well. Again, you did great in all that you found. Amazing how much metal you find in New York Parks that have been there for years. The copper piece you found is definitely Victorian in design and it could have been used in many different ways. Again, congratulations on all your finds.
I'll take the fish it's tastier. I can clean it, cook it, eat it and it is stored without consequence. Great hunt @paddyman98
Looks like it had to have been attached by leather or an inlay. There aren't any rough solders or welds.
