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lee
04-10-2012, 05:44 PM
ya wait a year for one , then two come along together....sigh...
found half a crotal bell the other night and about 10 mins ago found a whole one and it still rings.
also found a pocket watch case a stunning buckle which i hope del might be able to shed some light on were dates are concerned and a silver earring...oh and a wheat thats just toasted.
heres some pictures.

http://i43.tinypic.com/35isv9c.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2w6up2v.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/mmyn39.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/208briq.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2zfkepu.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2qassjk.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2me3eci.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/b4ue00.jpg

del
04-10-2012, 05:55 PM
very nice bucnch of relics Lee , the buckle looks like a pretty old (i would bet pre 1850 ) sash buckle ( more for decoration than functionality) . its in good shape |:cheering: |:cheering: any number size or inaitials on the petal bell ?? congrats on getting a whole intact one :clapping: :clapping: and the pocket watch is in great shape can you see any maker name?? a very nice hunt Lee :cheering: :cheering:

Dan

lee
04-10-2012, 07:06 PM
the bell is a size 1 del but i dont see a makers mark, the watch case needs a bit more 0f a clean before i can see a mark......i do see an indian in full head dress inside though .....any idears ?

Fire Fighter 43
04-10-2012, 07:38 PM
Very nice, congrats on a nice hunt.

Snapolson
04-10-2012, 08:41 PM
Great finds Lee!! That pocket watch is amazing!! Congrats!

CODY
04-10-2012, 09:48 PM
Very nice finds. Congrats! thumbsup01

aloldstuff
04-11-2012, 08:40 AM
Lee, nice looking buckle and congrats on getting a complete crotal bell.

Mudder
04-12-2012, 08:18 PM
:shocked03:WOW :clapping: :clapping: