r/MetalDetectingRelics

Mid - 1800’s Padlock with full functioning keyhole cover. Entirely brass, so it held up quite well. She’ll look nice in my display. Found in Upstate NY. This was all of 18 plus inches deep in gravelly soil that kept collapsing. Snapped the picture showing some depth before she collapsed any more. XP Deus II.

Davenport, Mallory & Co
The company originated from a firm founded in 1834, initially known as Pierpont & Hotchkiss.
Davenport, Mallory & Co. was a notable 19th-century American hardware manufacturer based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1866 as a successor to earlier partnerships before becoming Mallory, Wheeler & Co. in 1868. Known for high-quality ornate hardware, rim locks, and padlocks, the firm was a prominent industry leader before closing in 1913.

Putting in my 2 week notice, first thing tomorrow morning.

A follow up from yesterday’s post…

A friend of mine called last night stating he lost his Gold wedding band. He wasn’t exactly sure when and where, just sometime yesterday. Figured he lost it while mowing lawn, or playing with dogs in a neighbors field.

I started by sweeping the yard where he had mowed and cleaned some downed limbs. Within 5 minutes I struck gold! He was happier than a pig in shit.

Yesterday was our 39th anniversary plus got a birthday coming up this week-besides my most lovely and beautiful wife I am super lucky she gave me this great gift! Must have seen how much fun I’ve had with my Vanquish 440 the past year or so. Plus a little luck too✔️
Ready to get in the surf! 🏝️🪸🐚

Ran to lake for short hour and half hunt and made out with two silver rings and a stainless one as a bonus.

I found this button in my yard a little while back. I thought it came off some kids ROTC uniform. My house was built in the 1950's but the surrounding area (Chattanooga, TN) is rich with history. Anyway, I was cataloging my finds and decided to look this button up. Everything I'm finding is pointing towards WWI era. Has anyone seen this partibutton and can help nail down the find?

We are a brick and mortar store in Kingsway Dovercourt CO123AB hoping to allow items like these to be seen enjoyed and or purchased by the public no elitism here. History and its treasures are for all. See our tiktok for our video clips. Dm below if you want to see anything in detail ill post photos here. Thanks for the invite to your page.

Found this knife while metal detecting still pretty sharp

Finally finished putting my display of relics together. Just about everything I found metal detecting Upstate NY, minus some decor 🔫 🔫. I’m excited to add to it as the years go by.

I was approached tonight by a friend who lost his Gold wedding band today. He thinks it is 14k, men’s, relatively big. Thinks he lost it in a field playing with his dogs or while mowing his lawn (roughly 1 acre) 😳

Anyone have familiarity with finding similar gold, with XP Deus II ? I have not found gold yet so I’m unsure what the VDI might be. If it is in his yard and not the field, it will be loaded with mid-tone trash. But he said the field is a relatively small area where it could be, while he was throwing ball (with the opposite hand).

The plan is to go look for it tomorrow. Wish us luck!

Saw some folks asking questions about carrying shovels lately. This is my answer. It’s absolute fire…

This works well with most any compact shovel, whether it’s a T-Handle or the traditional closed cup style. Saw quite a lot of folks saying they just drag a shovel along like a barbarian, or a knapsack. I dunno what I would do without this holster. They only cost a few bucks online.

What does everyone on here think? What does everyone use?

It’s just a Lincoln, but I quite appreciate the patina it has. Gotta enjoy the little things, especially on the slow days.

What do you think? Should I try restoring this pocket knife? I think the pieces are all there. I would just have to make new scales.

...as the letter opener I posted previously. In fact this was found about 6 feet from where the front porch used to be.