A Cool Find

[strick]

Went on a short hunt this morning...my experience is I usually find my best stuff at a new spot on the first one or two visits. I've known these people that own this property for 20 years. Their clients of mine. Still i've been reluctant to ask if I can detect around their house which dates back to the late 1800's.  This week I decided I better have a go at it soon as they are in their 80's and retiring to Texas in a few years. Targets were few and I was not in the mood for a long hunt because I'm putting in a new fence back at my house and needed to get back so I could dig holes without my metal detector. They lease another property that is loaded with stuff (Calling Merton) that I plan to hit before the ground hardens. The watch is Gold plated. I love the ship with the flag on the bow. Does anyone know what that clip is? at first I thought it was a suspender clip but It kinda looks like a hair clip? Trash not included in photos 

[Skate]

Love the watch. That's a beauty right there. 

[Guest Tnsharpshooter]

A real nice find.

Congrats

[johnedoe]

Great finds..... congrats.

[strick]

Thanks guys the other side  is missing the benzel/cover and is pretty much toast. It was the side that had the actual clock. I was able to spray it with WD 40 and clean it enough that the face opens up now. Hopefully I can find some markings on it as I try to clean it some.  The other thingy Ive identified as a part of an old razor set I think it was what they called the "lather catcher" 

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-improved-eagle-safety-razor-1852144761

strick

 

[KS Stick]

Strick I think the image on the watch is of the Battle Ship the USS MAINE . The ship was a cry for the Spanish American war (Remember the Maine)

Stick.

[strick]

By God your right! Thanks for that. I need to go back to that field and see if I can find the front cover of that watch. 

strick 

[phoenix]

How cool is that.     What a terrific find

[strick]

I was able to open it with a little WD 40... Says "RR special edition # 40" Trying to find who was the maker.  The front of the watch is missing the benzel so I may go back this weekend to see if I can find it. Thanks for all the likes and comments! It's great when you find something like this...Relic hunting is often met with disappointment from countless metal shards, shotgun caps, 22 casings...and other meaningless objects that end up in the garbage. 

strick 

[IdahoPeg]

Very cool finds indeed!