In this episode, my digging buddy Kelly unearths a musketball. It was very unexpected, however it told us that this was an OLD area. It was also the first of many great finds, as we moved to even an older area of this old pasture.
I have been spending a great deal of time with an elderly parent in the hospital. I am hoping that she will be well soon and will be returning home shortly. In the meantime, I will try to keep posting on a regular schedule.
Today's find is pretty special. It was unearthed from a Victorian pasture, where most relics and older coins date to the mid 1800s.
It is a CANNETILLE style ring.
Cannetille is a close relative of filigree work. It typically features fine gold wires. Jewelry with cannetille was very popular in the 1820's and 1830's. Motifs included tendrils, scrolls, coils, beehives and spider-like rosette ornaments. Colorful gemstones tend to embellish the pieces. Most of these stones were relatively inexpensive, at least compared to diamonds, and this fitted the trend of creating jewelry at a minimum expense.
Here is a video of my digging buddy Kelly and I unearthing the beauty.
This is why I love metal detecting. You just never know what history is going to give up.
Today's "what is this" comes from the Victorian pasture where most relics and coins are dated mid 1800s. This is made of brass. It is supposed to sit on something? Is it a sight of some kind?
Upside down side view
Looking from the top
Upright side view. Did that round part cradle something?
Today is Wednesday, and that means a video. Today's video is a blooper. My digging buddy Kelly was absolutely convinced she had a horseshoe in the hole. Well, it didn't turn out that way.
Hope you enjoy. Until tomorrow, stay warm and KEEP IT REAL.
Hey Everyone, The Digging Canuck is live on Blogger. Let me introduce myself. I am all about metal detecting! I detect mainly in and around Hamilton Ontario Canada, but I take my detector on vacation, so you never know where I will pop up. I am a former police officer. My weapon of choice is the Garrett AT Pro International metal detector. I also use the Garrett Pro Pointer AT, Lesche Sampson and Lesche Model 85 digger.
I detect farm fields, pastures, parks and hidden out-of-the-way areas. My adventures are filmed and photographed, and posted on YouTube. You can visit my channel by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_qT3rthSW6VEiwQrf2uqA/featured Together we explore nature, meet people with similar interests, have some fun, learn new techniques and even check out new gear. If you are an avid detectorist, or even thinking of taking up the hobby, join me for some adventures. If you'd like to join me on a dig, feel free to email me. I'll buy the coffee.
