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THURSDAY: What is This ???

It's Thursday, and that means WHAT IS THIS ?

I was not sure of what I had when I unearthed this.  So much so that I placed it in my pouch where I usually put the bottle caps and junk.  After the dig, we all gathered for our customary "look what I found" round table.  It was then that I learned exactly what it was.

This is a HEEL PLATE.  

Miriam Webster describes it as: a metal plate (as one designed to protect against wear) for the heel of a shoe.  In days gone by, people would have them nailed to the soles of their shoes to extend the wear. 

This one was a little folded when I found it and the holes were filled with soil - perhaps why I didn't recognize it right away.

Here are some pictures of vintage heal plates.  Some people call them toe taps.

Remember to hold on to your 'unidentified' items.  

Get a second opinion before throwing them out.

That's it for today.  Until tomorrow.

KEEP IT REAL

TUESDAY: Tip / Gear Day

YouTube TIP

Today's tip comes from the DETECTORISTA.

He has come up with a great way to film your dig.  I'm calling it the "Shovel Cam".  I have seen a lot of videos where a camera is secured to the shaft of a metal detector.  I don't know about you, but after a couple of swings I tend to get a little dizzy watching.  This is a welcome idea.

Check out the DETECTORISTA's channel: Detectorista!

If you have a tip that you would like me to share, let me know !!!!!

Likewise, if you have found some new gear and think it's amazing, let me know !!!!!

That's about it for today.  Until tomorrow, KEEP IT REAL.

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MONDAY: Metal Detecting Meme

NOT NOW....I'M METAL DETECTING !

Exactly !!!

Until tomorrow, stay warm and 

KEEP IT REAL

FRIDAY: FINDS DAY

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.

Enjoy your weekend.  See you on Monday.

KEEP IT REAL

THURSDAY: WHAT IS THIS?

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?

View from underneath

This one has me stumped.

If you have any idea, please let me know.

Until tomorrow, KEEP IT REAL.