relicmeister Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Went to a new spot today in the region of an early 18th century farm house. Was running program 3 - Sens FT and 9” coil. First good target a screaming 84 was the tennis ball size crotal bell shown below. I’ve been hoping to find another crotal bell and didn’t know they came in a jumbo version. Unfortunately, I think the horse stepped on it when it came loose and it’s got a crack and one side is mid-shaped, my pictures are of the best overall direction. I used a wire brush wheel to clean it up to show the typical design. The clanger ball is still there and it sounds great when you jingle it. Was very muddy so I didn’t stay very long, but long enough to find a flat button and a horseshoe. Definitely going back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Bach Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Mongo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim1973 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 That's awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. MI Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Great find. I like finding those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickUK Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 That is a absolute cracking find,very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relicmeister Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Appreciate the comments, Thanks According to the UK finds database regarding Crotal Bells, mine is consistent with late 1700’s design, having a sunburst pattern only on lower half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIG5050 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Wow, that is a nice specimen of a large crotal bell. I’ve only found pieces of the larger ones. That is a great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodge Scent Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Very nice! Hard to find the big ones in one piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Very nice. Sounds like a great site that seems to have not been detected before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT_GhostLight Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Really well done, relicmeister, that's a rare find in deed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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