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check the last post of mine for the update Oct. 13, 2006
Looky here what i dug up this morn !!!! Its SOOOOOOO neat !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a coin holder made of German sliver !!! In the shape of a scarab bug of Egypt !!!!! I rinsed it off a little because i didn't really know what it was ! I LOVE THIS HOBBY!!!!!
This is by far the most best thing i have ever dug up ! I found it buried in a yard maybe on purpose or by kids !?
I believe it to be a Egyptian Revival piece ! I will post pics of it cleaned up later i think it will come out nicely !Too bad there were no old coins in it ! LOL ! I am so excited !!! i will be back later with the clean up results !!!!!!
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Orlando, Fl
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:07:13 am |
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Really nice find there! I would be verry happy as well.
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:11:31 am |
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That's sweet, nice find, congrats!
It's really interesting. thanks for sharing!!
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Bellevue, WA
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:13:50 am |
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Nice find indeed!!!!  |
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:15:26 am |
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Nice find....Is there a place to attach a chain at the top? Looks to be about 1890's...Really cool!
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:18:22 am |
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That IS a great find, Red. I've never seen anything like it posted on here.  Does it open? Could you post a picture of what the back of it looks like? |
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:23:35 am |
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Wow! That's so neat! I'd be really happy myself if I could dig something like that.
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:29:23 am |
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That is absolutely awesome Reddie! Congrats on a great find! You are in an awesome area to hunt & you have picked up on this hobby so fast, you are realy doing great! I look forward to the pics of this cleaned up & also one of it opened up. No coins found in it but now you have a cool place to put all the silver coins you find! WTG, GIRLS RULE! (Mona ,Gypsie & LQ made me say that! lol) |
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:37:13 am |
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sweet find red
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:39:28 am |
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:01:48 am |
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Its soaking as i type this ! I think its gunna come out pretty good ! I am also going go over it with a little silver polish when i get all the dirt off. It has some sort of writing on the back can hardly read it.It will come out better when its cleaned.I dont wanna rub the dirt off in fear off scrathes and stuff.
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The less he spoke the more he heard.
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New Hampshire - USA
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:05:44 am |
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I love seeing unique finds like that!! Don't be in a hurry to clean it and accidentally damage it or anything - take your time and savor the find  . Now of course though you have to tell us the story of actually finding it!!! How deep was it? What is the yard like? Do you know any history of the yard or previous owners? etc... Excellent find!!! Congrats - It'll be tough to top that one for awhile, but I'm sure you will |
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:11:50 am |
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Really great find and in such good condition! Too bad it wasn't filled with coins Badger |
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:14:14 am |
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The yard once held a Victorian house and i just got permisson the other day to search it.The house was torn down a month ago because it was in disrepair.I am figuring that the bug was somewhere in the house before it was torn down and when it was torn down it got bulldozed into the dirt below.(thats how i think its is such great condition,it was in the house out of the elements )I found it at about 3 to 4 inches under. You should of seen my eyes when i dug 'er up ! LOL ! they were bulging ! I am SOOOO glad i didn't hit it with my shovel ! This find was in 10 minutes of my arrival ! I was so happy i came home to clean it up ! LOL ! i am going back to the area later today to search for more treasures !!!!
I will post updated pics on this thread later on today when i got it shining ! Stay tuned ! LOL
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Northern, Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:27:37 am |
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Great story. You're right, this hobby is the best.
Over the years I've done very well hunting sites where old houses once stood. Many people never think about these places. An old Victorian mansion torn down and a new house built on the lot. Sometimes the lot is left vacant.
House sites always have been great hunting sites. Last year a Forum member (lonewolfe) found a large cent and U.S. gold piece by a home/apartment house type of site.
Best to you!
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This aint no damn flea circus!!!
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:39:12 am |
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I remember Lonewolfs story, it was amazing! This past weekend I found some very cool stuff in my yard, also when I first started detecting I found an 1897 Liberty (my oldest & best coin find) in my own backyard. Im starting to realize that maybe the parks & scools arent my best bet for cool finds! Im still amazed at how well you are doing Reddie, your enthusiasm is very infectious! Also, has you husband seen this find yet? I bet that'll get him going, get him interested, eh? Look forward to your "after clean-up pics"! |
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:52:27 am |
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Excellent find!!! I would have done a dance if I found that. Not filled with coins, but you could always fill it |
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 10:08:16 am |
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R25,
keeper, keeper, keeper.
Very nice.
Please let us know if you make anything
out of the writing.
Again, nice.
have a good un............
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 10:18:13 am |
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Very cool find!!! Be careful reading the inscription. We don't want any mummys coming back to life. WTG!!! HH
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 10:43:45 am |
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Cool...keep on looking , there might be other goodies on that same property.
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:23:53 am |
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Its surely is a beauty to be a bug and look like beeing in good condition too.
Very nice and diffrerent find.
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:24:42 am |
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A wise old owl lived in an oak
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:25:30 am |
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more pics.anyone reconize that sheild  ? |
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:38:46 am |
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That is really a unique item,congratulations. Be careful carrying that around while you are detecting, you don't want to lose it. It cleaned up nicely!
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:54:13 am |
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Well i am off to the site again ! will post any finds ! Bringing my new little buddy with me !  |
A wise old owl lived in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:55:51 am |
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That is a very unique find .Congrats!!
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 11:57:45 am |
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Cool find! Never seen anything like it. Congrats!! HH surfrat |
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 12:02:49 pm |
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I'm really glad I saw this. Now when I dig mine it will have a $5 gold piece in it  |
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 12:12:27 pm |
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AWESOME.........JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 12:31:38 pm |
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cool find reddielocks wtg
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 12:57:02 pm |
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wow that is a really cool and unusual find! awesome! |
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Great Falls, Montana
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 01:00:11 pm |
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That, Red, has got to be one of the neatest things I've seen posted on here. Good luck on the return trip! |
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 01:09:57 pm |
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Very cool! If you can make out the motto at the base of the shield, you may be able to find out more.
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 02:30:35 pm |
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Very sweet Reddielock's,like Mona said...gotta be one of the nicest piece's I've seen posted.Beautiful....WTG!!
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 02:46:06 pm |
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A wise old owl lived in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 02:51:08 pm |
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Now that has got to be one of the coolest things to find ever!!!!! Congrates on the find!!! Is that a makers mark or a symbol for some organization? just curious |
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 03:09:28 pm |
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WOW, that's awesome. Looks like brand new. Excellent find and thanks for sharing. HH
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 03:29:56 pm |
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The makers mark is WHSCO inside a globe.
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DES PLAINES IL
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 05:07:53 pm |
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GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME FIND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RED
Keep looking for those tear downs..I've had a good summer with all the ones I have done....10-15 in all
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GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Happy Hunting from Des Plaines IL (AKA ) D P Bob
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 05:24:21 pm |
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OH MY.....I WOULD DIE OF A HEART ATTACK.....I have never seen anything so unique.....GREAT find! Keep diggin'!
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 05:25:41 pm |
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LOL Thanks guys !
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 05:34:53 pm |
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Nice find, it is a very interesting piece. HH
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 07:35:29 pm |
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Well I spent some time trying to find something online about WHSCO but could not find much about the mark. Some similiar items on ebay including a rather plain coin/bill fold. I've tried different variations w.h.s co, whs company, whsco, but nothing really popped up. Tried looking up the makers mark on a website for silver hallmarks/makers marks but again came up empty. I'm sure someone on here could find something out for you if you wanted them to. I was just curious for myself.
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 07:47:06 pm |
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I found this little purse on the web made by WHSCO http://www2.icollector.com/item.aspx?lid=5261835 |
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:45:21 pm |
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That is absolutely awesome Reddie! Congrats on a great find! You are in an awesome area to hunt & you have picked up on this hobby so fast, you are realy doing great! I look forward to the pics of this cleaned up & also one of it opened up. No coins found in it but now you have a cool place to put all the silver coins you find! WTG, GIRLS RULE! (Mona ,Gypsie & LQ made me say that! lol) LOL girls seem to have a sixth sense about where treasures are hiding ! It's true ! ;) we are the treasure sniffer outters ! |
A wise old owl lived in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
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HI HO HI Ho its off detecting I go
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 08:51:21 pm |
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:)All I can say is WOW!!! that scarab looked great before and even better after you cleaned it up. I hope you find a lot more neat stuff at the house site. HH Ted
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Aug 16, 2006, 09:39:07 pm |
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Awesome stuff, cleaned up amazingly well. Is it solid silver? looks great
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 03:45:17 am |
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Reddie,
That is a very cool find. I have never seen anything like that before or even posted here
It is in great shape for being in the ground for so long. Nice Job. Keep it up.
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 04:30:59 am |
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Very cool find! I would love to find something like that! Congrats!
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 06:02:33 am |
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Red: Tried to find your find. I believe it's called a " Money Locket "! Does it look like it would hang from a chain?
I tried Art Deco, Nil! Victorian, Nil! Still trying tho.
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 06:46:22 am |
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Very nice find!!! WTG |
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 06:47:47 am |
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I really like the crest. That is a keeper.
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Three Rivers
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 07:43:30 am |
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That thing is awesome.
Congrats on a cool find.
HH Jer
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 03:55:06 pm |
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guess i got lucky get permission to search that site & guess what ?? They are going to tear another old house down in about a week or so i will ask to hunt there tooo !! |
A wise old owl lived in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
The less he spoke the more he heard.
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Orlando, Fl
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 06:01:14 pm |
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I think the appropiate word for mixed company is a social club . I remember when the song was first released. |
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Aug 17, 2006, 06:07:44 pm |
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Red: Wasn't The House of the Rising Son a......... You know, a......... But a High Class One!!!!!
I am sorry but i have no earthly idea what you are talking about ! LOL are you talking about how i have FEMALE IN THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN ? If so i just put female in because most people thought i was a guy ! LOL |
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Aug 18, 2006, 10:46:39 am |
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Huh I didn't put it on that site someone else did i guess. |
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Aug 18, 2006, 11:10:09 am |
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Thank you very much LeAnn ! |
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Aug 18, 2006, 11:27:18 am |
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I added a little silver ring to it at the top in the two holes.Heres a pic of the coin holder parts and another one ! Man i still can't believe it was in such good condition ! I am positive it must of been sheltered in the house or by something ! Or MAYBE its THE LUCK OF THE IRSIH ??! LOL
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Aug 19, 2006, 03:10:53 am |
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That is one beautiful bug, Reddie! The small coat of arms, evidently added later, is that of the college fraternity Phi Delta Theta and was probably taken from a member's frat pin. (See below.) BTW, there's a similar coin holder (without the coat of arms) on eBay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Egyptian-Reviva...er-Silver-Old_W0QQitemZ120020632173 |
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Aug 19, 2006, 06:13:41 am |
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more pics.anyone reconize that sheild ? The helm that is on the crest, is facing front, this is Royalty. You have really found something. I would check into it futher, there is no telling what you have here... |
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Aug 19, 2006, 06:28:20 am |
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WOW !!!! NEAT !!!!! But mine is slight different than that one mine opens from the side and mine has the word ANGIENT on the back. Maybe that certain fraternity had them made for all its members ? I can't believe theres another one around ! My little girl bug has a brother ! Thanks for the VERY HELPFUL info PBK ! You are the first moderater to post anything on my boards ! lol ;) |
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Aug 19, 2006, 06:36:22 am |
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That is truly a fantastic find RL! Here's some info on WHSCO: WHSCO in a globe hallmark was the W. H. Saart Company was founded by William H. Saart in 1905 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. His brothers joined him in business a few years later and the firm was renamed Saart Bros. Company. They manufactured sterling silver dresser sets, baby items and other holloware. http://www.silvercollecting.com/silvermarksS.html |
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Aug 19, 2006, 06:43:34 am |
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That is truly a fantastic find RL! Here's some info on WHSCO: WHSCO in a globe hallmark was the W. H. Saart Company was founded by William H. Saart in 1905 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. His brothers joined him in business a few years later and the firm was renamed Saart Bros. Company. They manufactured sterling silver dresser sets, baby items and other holloware. http://www.silvercollecting.com/silvermarksS.htmlSo that means my bug was made early on in the companys life because it has thier first makers mark ! A few years later they had another mark. |
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Aug 23, 2006, 07:13:28 pm |
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Wow that one sold for $355.00..
RED yours is much better shape..
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Aug 23, 2006, 07:34:00 pm |
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so amazing! congratulations!
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Aug 23, 2006, 09:11:25 pm |
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Notice the ebay user id of the seller? treashnt5h29 He probably dug that one up too. I hope someone lost one in my area |
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Aug 23, 2006, 09:22:59 pm |
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Reddie,
This is truly a beautiful, amazing find. Congratulations!!! Keep up the great work, gal.
;) RR
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 08:42:57 am |
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Wow that one sold for $355.00..
RED yours is much better shape.. I thought you were joking until i saw it for myself ! !! |
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 09:19:45 am |
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Wow and wow again,
this is one of the most amazing digs. Congrats again Reddie!
Just too bad it wasn't also filled with old or even better, gold coins.
Best of luck!
Smiles!
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 11:13:25 am |
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Dang it! That was the next place I was going to detect. Congrats!!
PBK..........great research
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 12:22:08 pm |
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Now that silver coin holder is such a perfect find for a THer. Hang on to that and don't sell it whatever you do. That definately is a lucky charm......congrats... GL & HH, DugHoles |
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 12:38:22 pm |
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Reddie! You absolutely win the prize for the coolest thing I've seen on this website since I joined. I'd have passed out if I found that beauty; thanks for sharing it with us!
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 02:30:28 pm |
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hi everyone im mental granny the coin holder you found is great someone in our local club found one similar they said it was given by parents to the daughter before a date if he got drunk or handys she would have money for pay phone and something to eat
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 03:30:32 pm |
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hi everyone im mental granny the coin holder you found is great someone in our local club found one similar they said it was given by parents to the daughter before a date if he got drunk or handys she would have money for pay phone and something to eat
Wow thats so cool ! I guess food and a phone call would only cost 35 cent or less back then ! Thanks for the info ! |
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 03:32:39 pm |
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Reddie! You absolutely win the prize for the coolest thing I've seen on this website since I joined. I'd have passed out if I found that beauty; thanks for sharing it with us!
Ruth
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 06:23:33 pm |
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Reddie....AWESOME!!!!! Absolutely wonderful find....a true treasure!! Perhaps the most beautiful find I've ever seen...WTG and HH
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 06:26:59 pm |
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Reddie....AWESOME!!!!! Absolutely wonderful find....a true treasure!! Perhaps the most beautiful find I've ever seen...WTG and HH
Thats what almost everyone has said ! lol I just got lucky on this one.Might not find anything this cool for the rest of my life ! |
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Aug 24, 2006, 06:57:38 pm |
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Maybe i want take it out when i go detecting ! LOL I will just touch it on the way out the door like Paul Is Dead suggested .I can't risk losing or hurting it.
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 12:48:17 pm |
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Congrats on making "The Best" list Reddie.
Truely a great find. Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Smiles!
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 01:23:10 pm |
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Wow i thought this place was reserved for those gold coin finds ! Thanks everyone for the suggestions to move it here ! |
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 02:30:13 pm |
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That is really supercool. Too bad it didn't come with Victorian-era coins in the holders!
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 05:35:31 pm |
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very very cool check this out one just like it and at $115 with 3 days to go
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 07:29:32 pm |
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Who would of ever thought a newbie MDer like myself would end up finding such a wonderful item plus having it put on The Best of thread ! Certainly not me ! lol
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 09:30:08 pm |
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Who would of ever thought a newbie MDer like myself would end up finding such a wonderful item plus having it put on The Best of thread ! Certainly not me ! lol
All newbies eventually make that one find that hooks 'em for good, if they stick with it long enough. That's the key. Some folks get lucky straight off, and others get discouraged too soon, or quit, when they find out it ain't as easy as other folks make it look. I was not one of the ones who had a lot of "beginner's luck", but I suppose I found enough modest goodies to keep at it until the "real" finds came along. For me, the find that clinched it happened in August of 1993. I was discouraged and finding nothing, and was walking back to the car when I got a decent "penny" signal that had a 3-4" depth reading. I figured it was old enough to be a Wheatie, so started digging. At the time, my oldest coin was a 1926 Wheat cent, so I was hoping to set my oldest date back. As it happens, I did, and got silvered, too! It was not a Wheatie, but rather a nice 1899 Barber dime. That was my first coin from the 1800s. Only about an hour later, at the same site, I set my oldest date back again, even further, with an 1875 Indian cent, and as a bonus, I got a 1941-D silver quarter near that. That afternoon I was hooked, and knew that I would never stop being a detectorist until the day I am too old to walk and swing the coil. I've had some long periods of inactivity since then, but I will probably never quit. Just think, I might have quit for good if I had made it to the car that day instead of finding that Barber dime. I have since set my oldest-dated coin back into the 1700s, and then the 1600s. To go back past my current-oldest date of 1658, I might have to travel to England or something, though it is still possible here. That's a fabulous find, and I welcome you to the "Best Of"! (Just got my first "Best Of" slot, myself, yesterday). I'd say you're a "lifer", now, eh? |
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Aug 25, 2006, 09:35:22 pm |
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PS- this might be the coolest thing for you EVER, but I'll bet you top it, one day. ;)
Of course, this will always be a sentimental treasure for you. You ain't gonna sell it, are you? I sure wouldn't.
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Aug 26, 2006, 09:51:47 am |
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Another one ?? Wow! I have seen two but none that looks like mine.Those two were the same.I wish one exactly like mine would come up for auction.
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Aug 26, 2006, 10:03:12 am |
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I noticed that PBK posted one that ended somewhere over $300. I noticed that yours hinges on the side and not the bottom like the others. Best of luck on your next great find!! |
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Aug 29, 2006, 11:34:36 am |
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That other lucky bug went for $370. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...spagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1I think i will try for a spot in that magazine.Have to get it professionally appraised first though.Wish me luck ! |
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Aug 31, 2006, 06:28:21 pm |
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Mine is not plated its german silver and mine is diffrent from them others |
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Sep 01, 2006, 07:57:15 am |
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Let me add one more super sized CONGRATS on a superb find and being a quick study. That find was meant just for YOU. Now go find the gold coins that were once inside! ;)
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Sep 01, 2006, 12:17:32 pm |
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hi.
really nice find.
go easy with cleaning you don't wanna ruin it
good luck.
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Sep 01, 2006, 08:04:53 pm |
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hi.
really nice find.
go easy with cleaning you don't wanna ruin it
good luck.
dave
I want clean for another 50 years ! LOL i just cleaned that once because of all the caked on dirt.I had no idea that it would come out so shiny |
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Sep 01, 2006, 09:41:26 pm |
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The more I look at this piece, the cooler it gets!
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Sep 01, 2006, 10:44:31 pm |
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The more I look at this piece, the cooler it gets!
You can say that again ! Its the same with me.I still think its a dream ! |
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Sep 03, 2006, 04:48:04 pm |
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Hey Reddie, congrats on one outstanding find. Lance
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Sep 04, 2006, 01:17:23 am |
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Something else that I believe will fit in those slots aore the $2 1/2 and $5 gold pieces.
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Sep 06, 2006, 10:32:40 am |
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Wow- reddie what a find!! you so deserve to be in the Best Of with that one. congrats & Keep it up!! |
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