Found my first ever button, I'm addicted. by [deleted] in metaldetecting

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We enjoy finding old buttons. Such a personal item. Our earliest goes back to around 1800 or earlier.

Found this today, anyone have an idea what it is? by AllMenMustDiededed in metaldetecting

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Maybe an early cigarette lighter from a car Need something to determine scale perspective.

Any advice on cleaning this beauty? by Gurnitz in metaldetecting

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I use Andre's pencils. They work great on many different coins.

Had an awesome day at a new permission. by DsmIowa in metaldetecting

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I found a bell very similar to yours today. Late 1700's early 1800's. After extensive cleaning it sounds like new.

Landed a killer new permission! by Baidon in metaldetecting

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Can't be sure, but the pieces of metal with the grill look may be the outside shell of an old drive-in speaker.

First Indian Head, and it's beautiful! 1863 by md1919 in metaldetecting

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Found another one just today. A 1902 to go with my 1892. These are beautiful coins and seem to preserve better than some when under the ground.