A Canberra relic hunt

[Dutchy]

Hi,

I normally post my finds on another forum but thought I would post my finds for the first time here. I detected a spot that was a hut site from the mid to late 1800's. Finds included a rowing buckle piece, NSW Police button, Vicky pennies and HP and normal personal relic finds (thimbles, riding crop top, shoe tap, buttons, etc) Like the token as its a rare one.

 

[Nugget]

That's a nice historic haul there Dutchy, I just love the 1800's stuff.

I for one am glad you decided to share them here and not on that "other" forum

 

[Wally69]

What a great day out, great collection of relics Dutchy :lol:

 

[Silver_Fox]

Nice work there Dutchy!
That token is cool

SF

 

[Dutchy]

That's a nice historic haul there Dutchy, I just love the 1800's stuff.

I for one am glad you decided to share them here and not on that "other" forum

Thanks, but I did post them also on Australian Metal Detecting and Relic Hunting. That forum is orientated around coin, relic and jewellery hunting while this one is concentrated on gold and gems. I find both interesting and mainly like to contribute here through advise and finds identification.

Dutchy (Jarhead)

 

[Heatho]

Nice haul Dutchy, well done, great assortment of interesting stuff. Is the Police button Silver?

 

[Dutchy]

Thanks the button is silver gilt/coated like they all were in those days. Most dug have lost the gilt and this one had at least 90% still left, my best NSW Police button find to date. The NSW Police buttons look exactly the same today. This one is circa 1880.

 

[RedClaire]

Such beautiful finds!

 

[Gippy]

Top hall Dutchy. The Silver button is is a ripper. I have a few finds that haven't been posted on Metal Detecting and Relic Hunting.

I have a Rowing buckle from a 1850s site which I found a few years back. How about a complete Harmonica from the 1860s.

I will show and tell now that I can post links..

Cheers Gippy Grump...

 

[the duck]

well done jarhead a great haul of some interesting relics love the buckle

 

[Goldpick]

Such a variation of finds, would love to find a token one day, don't think I've seen too many of them come out of SA on a regular basis, well done.

 

[Gards]

Hi Dutchy, I'm in the ACT and have been looking at getting into a bit of relic hunting. I haven't even bought a detector yet, bought a detector yet because I can't decide what's best for me. And I don't want to spend a fortune!. Any advice you can give me?
Cheers
Gards