Stupid question maybe I could just google. What is the best type of soil to find a well preserved copper in? I watch a lot of detectorist videos and halfway decent coppers are so so so rare. Love your channel. Peace!
It's a mourning button. Covered in black cloth or leather during a mourning time after a family member died. Some young widows wore all black for a year.
Love your videos...with or without finds! The voice, the woods, the music...so relaxing and enjoyable. Even the insect life and fungus become stars! Thanks! Great finds today.
Being a detectorist that started out without a pin pointer, I feel that it is first and foremost the most valuable piece of equipment besides the detector.
Not a twisted snaffle, anything with sharp edges would rip apart a horses mouth as well as the loop has a sharp point. The end that would attach to the ring is wrong and most bits have a mouth piece that is total of 5 inches so it's way too big for it to be a 'broken snaffle' having two pieces. Can't help you what it is but a decorative piece of something.
l feel it was too long by the width in Brads hand to be a half of a bit because one it looks to be close to be between 5-6 inches so that would make the bit 10-12" long which is not possible, the biggest bit l ever had used on any of my 6 draft horses was6-7 inches. But also twist steel bits were made with just the connection of a loop similar to the one in his hand. Not all bits had a mouth piece if you will, bits WERE made harsh to help correct an untrained horse because that was the mind set for people years ago. Just because they HAD to use horses in everyday life didnt make them horsemen or horsewomen just as todays modern people may have a nice car but they still cant drive for beans or take care of their vehicle. always, farmer john
and as far as large draft horses they were not used in this new country until mid to late 1800's and then into 1900's because of larger implements being designed during the industrial revolution.
I wonder if other detectorists have found buttons also covered with leather and not even known it, thinking it was just a dried dirt clump. There might be a very important historical find there.
The leather covered coat button was probably a replacement button for a coat. Right size, wrong aesthetic so they covered it to make it blend in. That's my guess anyway! Awesome adventure as always!
good idea. i thought maybe they didnt want everybody to SEE that gold button(my mother in law wasnt allowed to wear her new coat because her mom didnt want the other kids in the area to feel bad), or that they just got tired of flashy and covered it for a change.
@@trinketsmusings they do, dont they. i was taught many cool things by my nana and i still use a lot of them today. i grew up in 1950s and 1960s southern california. it was wonderful, THEN. not anymore. i am in WV and i love where i live. married a hillbily, and have been here 41 years. MIL did grow up during the depression though.
Hey Brad hope the family is well I love watching your vids and vlogs. I watch all the time. I love it when you find old relics and the surprises you find keep swinging my friend and keep those videos coming
The long thin object you found appears to be a bodkin. It's used in sewing for threading a string lacing through a casing, such as the ties that run through a casing on the hoodie you are usually wearing.
The only item you forgot to show, in your display, was the fork to the shoe buckle ☺️. I'm glad that you decided to explore beyond your intended hunt site; the older site gave you so many great finds 😃. Has Bentley been using his metal detector some more? Have a wonderful weekend!!
I'm thinking the long brass bar may be the handle to a candle snuffer. The twisted piece of iron is most likely the remains of a hook used to secure a door or cabinet. I collect blacksmith made stuff and it just like the ones I have collected but is missing the hook part.
Was going to look away from screen for a second and your views of nature were on and my head snapped back! AWW, I now know the definition of riveting! Thanks Brad!
I wrote XP back when the Deus was introduced with the idea of a pinpointer that would connect to the headphones, like the coil. At the time they said they were busy with new upgrades for the Deus. Was so glad when a couple years, or so, after the intro of the Deus they actually made my idea a reality. The MI6 is awesome.
The button with fabric is called a self-covered button. Very common to use fabric that matched a contrasting fabric to cover the buttons. Looks classy, very ladylike touch on coats, dresses or blouses. By the size of the one that you found, it was most likely on a coat.
Great video Brad! Just kicking back here with a cup of Green Mountain coffee watching your video in the Green Mountains. So much history there, very cool!
Don't believe so. A pendant arm would have a hook at one side and nothing at the other side. As the weight would be adjustable with a screw clamping on the pendulum rod. For fine-tuning the clock to stay on time.
Brad ... I think maybe that brass part maybe to a clock like a small grand father clock, then the covered button it was hidden as not to draw attention of others ... the spoon is decorated I would say these folks may have been well off, door latch to suggest well off too. then the lost coins ... makes for good mystery. Thanks for taking us along.
Great finds, I bet you have a warehouse full of nice finds, the long brass rod appears to be a pendulum for a grandfather clock. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
brad the holed brass strip may have been to an umbrella or parasol support the holed piece wood be wired to the circular disc in the center and attached to the edge of the parasol. glad to see xp support your videos. love your camera work. ps .have every thing xp makes for metal detecting, great detectors.
Glad you kept at it and what nice surprises you had!. I ordered a pair of the pants from recovery place. Hope they fit😁 they were sold out of the kneepads.
I love the music with your videos. And seeing all the stuff you find. It makes my day to get to see your videos and beautiful country side. Thanks for sharing with us.
Great video Brad! Very nice finds too! That twisted piece that you found could be a hook or a latch with the hook part broken off for a door or alike, in my opinion.
The twisted iron is a hook used for doors of various types. The 90* hook has broken off. The shape of the break shows this. And I'm pretty sure you can see the rounded shoulder where the iron bends down. I imagine that a bit would be symmetrical.
One of your best videos, Brad! Great finds after getting nothing is how this hobby goes. Excellent narrative, videography and music (as usual). That covered button is one of the coolest things I have ever seen dug.
believe the long copper/brass piece is a verge? from a grandfather clock. The weight would attached at the hole and the hook would attach to the movement.. Excellent video as always.....
Hi Brad, I enjoyed today's video. Concerning the brass stem you found. I believe it may be a pendulum shaft to a small wall clock. I don't have a picture to show you. But I will look around and try to you one for comparison.
Coat buttons were typically covered with leather to match the coat. The inner button could have been a defective button, used as the base. Typically 1920-1955.
Thank you Brad - hoping the family is doing well. Great video - though it seemed rushed. Any chances of returning for more scouting of the area? Loving the videos from the #1 metal detecting fella in UA-cam land! Chuck in NE Kansas
Enjoy the vids . A thought . Put a newer penny in some of the plug holes at the sites you been at . This will tell someone else that the site has been picked or for future detectors.
I agree with others that the button was probably repurposed to match either styles, hunting, or war. So cool to imagine about what things were used for and by who. That the absolute best part about detecting for treasure. And treasure can be gold coins or a hand forged peice of metal.
Could the long piece of brass be part of a divining rod, perhaps? Or maybe part of a candle snuffer? The button could have been covered to protect it. Some people took better care of their things. Especially ladies who married down. She wouldn’t have wanted her buttons to be damaged while she worked outside. Or, perhaps, her husband’s. Perhaps they uncovered them for church or other important times. It’s always interesting to speculate. As you can tell, your finds inspire my imagination.
Funny how things turn out Brad. I suppose one of the great things about your hobby: the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 hole could always be a gold coin. If it isn't, the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 one might be. It doesn't matter how good, or bad, a day you're having; the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 target could be absolutely anything - probably a nail though.😁
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What a day!
Nice
The best for last. I am so glad you ended having a super day in the woods.
Stupid question maybe I could just google. What is the best type of soil to find a well preserved copper in? I watch a lot of detectorist videos and halfway decent coppers are so so so rare. Love your channel. Peace!
Maybe do a video of you cleaning up the hammer head and putting a new handle on it best wishes from the uk 🇬🇧👍👍
It's a mourning button. Covered in black cloth or leather during a mourning time after a family member died. Some young widows wore all black for a year.
Morning Brad and everyone.
As Ellen Gallerani suggested, the twisted thing is too long and sharp-looking to be a snaffle bit. I'd say it was the handle of a fire poker.
I agree. The snaffle bit would be huge! Probably part of a fireplace poker set.
Just when you're ready to head home is when you start finding stuff lol. Never fails. Good job Brad.
Love your videos...with or without finds! The voice, the woods, the music...so relaxing and enjoyable. Even the insect life and fungus become stars! Thanks! Great finds today.
Hello GMMD! I have my coffee and I'm ready! Your fan!
Nothing like waking up and having a cup of jo with a great video!!
It's equally awesome going to bed with a glass of bourbon. Cheers!
@@stevestone8015 Yee-Haa!!! That's one bourbon, one shot, and one beer.:)
Always the best narration!
Being a detectorist that started out without a pin pointer, I feel that it is first and foremost the most valuable piece of equipment besides the detector.
Not a twisted snaffle, anything with sharp edges would rip apart a horses mouth as well as the loop has a sharp point. The end that would attach to the ring is wrong and most bits have a mouth piece that is total of 5 inches so it's way too big for it to be a 'broken snaffle' having two pieces. Can't help you what it is but a decorative piece of something.
I agree. I’ve seen a lot of bits and this isn’t a piece of one.
l feel it was too long by the width in Brads hand to be a half of a bit because one it looks to be close to be between 5-6 inches so that would make the bit 10-12" long which is not possible, the biggest bit l ever had used on any of my 6 draft horses was6-7 inches. But also twist steel bits were made with just the connection of a loop similar to the one in his hand. Not all bits had a mouth piece if you will, bits WERE made harsh to help correct an untrained horse because that was the mind set for people years ago. Just because they HAD to use horses in everyday life didnt make them horsemen or horsewomen just as todays modern people may have a nice car but they still cant drive for beans or take care of their vehicle. always, farmer john
and as far as large draft horses they were not used in this new country until mid to late 1800's and then into 1900's because of larger implements being designed during the industrial revolution.
Always a good Friday morning with Brad and a cuppa' coffee...nice adventure today...thanks again for taking us along!
I wonder if other detectorists have found buttons also covered with leather and not even known it, thinking it was just a dried dirt clump. There might be a very important historical find there.
That brass looks like a clock pendulum arm
Like Dermott, you didn't give up, you kept on searching til you found something. Nice finds, maybe the button was wrapped for safe keeping.
The leather covered coat button was probably a replacement button for a coat. Right size, wrong aesthetic so they covered it to make it blend in. That's my guess anyway! Awesome adventure as always!
good idea. i thought maybe they didnt want everybody to SEE that gold button(my mother in law wasnt allowed to wear her new coat because her mom didnt want the other kids in the area to feel bad), or that they just got tired of flashy and covered it for a change.
@@dawnconner6123 That sounds like a post-depression era mind set! So interesting the way our experiences shift our decisions and perceptions.
@@trinketsmusings they do, dont they. i was taught many cool things by my nana and i still use a lot of them today. i grew up in 1950s and 1960s southern california. it was wonderful, THEN. not anymore. i am in WV and i love where i live. married a hillbily, and have been here 41 years. MIL did grow up during the depression though.
ps, i can even make my own soap if i like.
Very cool , fellow Vermonter here . Watching you makes me want to get out there and give this a try !
The iron with a twist is without a doubt a latch missing the end.Must have been a traumatic event to break it off!
my thot too seemed to be too long for half of a twist steel bit.
Hey Brad hope the family is well I love watching your vids and vlogs. I watch all the time. I love it when you find old relics and the surprises you find keep swinging my friend and keep those videos coming
Glad you stuck around to search 👍
The long thin object you found appears to be a bodkin. It's used in sewing for threading a string lacing through a casing, such as the ties that run through a casing on the hoodie you are usually wearing.
The only item you forgot to show, in your display, was the fork to the shoe buckle ☺️. I'm glad that you decided to explore beyond your intended hunt site; the older site gave you so many great finds 😃. Has Bentley been using his metal detector some more? Have a wonderful weekend!!
Awesome! Love your video’s.Just started metal detecting here in and around Amsterdam (Netherlands)
I am Envious, greetings from Central Texas, Be well my friend.Good Luck & Happy Hunting.
I'm thinking the long brass bar may be the handle to a candle snuffer. The twisted piece of iron is most likely the remains of a hook used to secure a door or cabinet. I collect blacksmith made stuff and it just like the ones I have collected but is missing the hook part.
Yet again an excellent video Brad, great job buddy
Was going to look away from screen for a second and your views of nature were on and my head snapped back! AWW, I now know the definition of riveting! Thanks Brad!
Great stuff Brad ! As always it’s a pleasure to watch pal thanks for taking us along. Hey 90000 subs 👏👏outstanding well deserved
I wrote XP back when the Deus was introduced with the idea of a pinpointer that would connect to the headphones, like the coil. At the time they said they were busy with new upgrades for the Deus. Was so glad when a couple years, or so, after the intro of the Deus they actually made my idea a reality. The MI6 is awesome.
Great day for you young man stay blessed and see you again on the next episode 👍
Hope your haveing a top weekend top video as allways top work and big 👍 from brother tyson keep up all the hard work 💪
The button with fabric is called a self-covered button. Very common to use fabric that matched a contrasting fabric to cover the buttons. Looks classy, very ladylike touch on coats, dresses or blouses. By the size of the one that you found, it was most likely on a coat.
Great finds, so glad you didn't go home earlier. You may have never known that other homestead. It really pays to just wonder sometimes.
Great video Brad! Just kicking back here with a cup of Green Mountain coffee watching your video in the Green Mountains. So much history there, very cool!
Believe your long thin brass rod is a tall clock pendulum rod. The pendulum weight would hang from the hook part.
Don't believe so. A pendant arm would have a hook at one side and nothing at the other side. As the weight would be adjustable with a screw clamping on the pendulum rod. For fine-tuning the clock to stay on time.
Sometimes....the last part of a digging day CAN be the best!! Great finds !
My week always will be complete with these videos...Thank You!!!!
Brad ... I think maybe that brass part maybe to a clock like a small grand father clock, then the covered button it was hidden as not to draw attention of others ... the spoon is decorated I would say these folks may have been well off, door latch to suggest well off too. then the lost coins ... makes for good mystery. Thanks for taking us along.
Awesome! It's a must go back site.
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Amazing - perseverance !!
I just love watching your videos. The history alone is amazing.
Great video Brad. Glad the day turned around for you.
Thankyou Brad, that was great .
Great finds, I bet you have a warehouse full of nice finds, the long brass rod appears to be a pendulum for a grandfather clock. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
brad the holed brass strip may have been to an umbrella or parasol support the holed piece wood be wired to the circular disc in the center and attached to the edge of the parasol. glad to see xp support your videos. love your camera work. ps .have every thing xp makes for metal detecting, great detectors.
Judging by the comments, I’m in good company with my cup of coffee enjoying some Green Mountain footage.
I'm glad you didn't give up.. great finds and video
Brad Martin Sir. You make great videos.
Brass piece may be threading hook for loom
Glad you kept at it and what nice surprises you had!. I ordered a pair of the pants from recovery place. Hope they fit😁 they were sold out of the kneepads.
Hi Brad, congrats on the coin finds, awesome and not bad for a wander. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
Boom. It's Friday. Wow beautiful scenery.
I love the music with your videos. And seeing all the stuff you find. It makes my day to get to see your videos and beautiful country side. Thanks for sharing with us.
Great video! Lots of history! THANKS!
Maybe the linkage item is part of a pendulum with the wood rotted off.
Always enjoy your videos/adventures Brad. Thanks for sharing!
Pin pointer YES ! Saves so much time.
LFOD !
Awesome finds Brad.
Glad you stuck with it Brad! Some unique finds! Thanks for the video👍🎧✌️
Great video congratulations on your finds
Recycled button covered with leather to make it less flashy in the woods? Is that brass rod part of a clock pendulum? Great finds!
@John C or used with a loom of some sort
Another good video!
Love the hammer head. You need to clean it & replace the handle for your display. Cool latch & unusual spoon handle. Very nice 3 coppers.
Nice work Brad!!!!!
Great video, great day for you. Thank you for taking us along a surprising day. Joy from Connecticut 🇺🇸. ❤️🏹🎱
Wow! You found 3 coppers! Look at all your great finds! Especially after a slow morning. I always love your videos! Ty!
Great video nice finds 👍🏻
Great video Brad! Very nice finds too! That twisted piece that you found could be a hook or a latch with the hook part broken off for a door or alike, in my opinion.
The twisted iron is a hook used for doors of various types. The 90* hook has broken off. The shape of the break shows this. And I'm pretty sure you can see the rounded shoulder where the iron bends down. I imagine that a bit would be symmetrical.
14:00 ....I'm guessing old parasol or umbrella spoke ??
It's amazing how the metal can preserve the leather for so long. Great finds and thank you for the woods walk as well.
One of your best videos, Brad! Great finds after getting nothing is how this hobby goes. Excellent narrative, videography and music (as usual). That covered button is one of the coolest things I have ever seen dug.
Awesome finds! Love watching you videos, especially cause I live in Vermont
believe the long copper/brass piece is a verge? from a grandfather clock. The weight would attached at the hole and the hook would attach to the movement.. Excellent video as always.....
You did good! Thanks
What a wonderful and interesting site to wander across, with a haul of fabulous intriguing relics. Can’t ask for a better day in the woods!
Great Video
Great video
One of your better coin days!
Great vlog!
Great video, always looking forward to more.
Hi Brad, I enjoyed today's video. Concerning the brass stem you found. I believe it may be a pendulum shaft to a small wall clock. I don't have a picture to show you. But I will look around and try to you one for comparison.
Coat buttons were typically covered with leather to match the coat. The inner button could have been a defective button, used as the base. Typically 1920-1955.
Great hunt Brad! Awesome variety of cool history!
Love tour show, Brad. Your theme music is some of my faves, and I think you guys play it. Hi Eddie and Chris and your family. XXOO
Thank you Brad - hoping the family is doing well. Great video - though it seemed rushed. Any chances of returning for more scouting of the area? Loving the videos from the #1 metal detecting fella in UA-cam land! Chuck in NE Kansas
The MI6 pinpointer is awesome. I feel spoiled with my Deus and MI6.
The long thin wire with the hole in it and the catch on the other end reminds me of a umbrella rod.
Awesome finds Brad! Glad the day turned around for you.
That moment you you realize you need to record a new intro. Fun hunt, thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the vids . A thought . Put a newer penny in some of the plug holes at the sites you been at . This will tell someone else that the site has been picked or for future detectors.
Wow fantastic finds
Just discovered your channel and I must say I’m hooked. Your voice is just so calming and it’s so neat to see what you find! Keep up the great work!
I agree with others that the button was probably repurposed to match either styles, hunting, or war. So cool to imagine about what things were used for and by who. That the absolute best part about detecting for treasure. And treasure can be gold coins or a hand forged peice of metal.
Great finds!
The twisted piece of metal is probably a hook,with the hook part broken off,to hook a door closed, used lots like that on old barns.
Could the long piece of brass be part of a divining rod, perhaps? Or maybe part of a candle snuffer? The button could have been covered to protect it. Some people took better care of their things. Especially ladies who married down. She wouldn’t have wanted her buttons to be damaged while she worked outside. Or, perhaps, her husband’s. Perhaps they uncovered them for church or other important times. It’s always interesting to speculate. As you can tell, your finds inspire my imagination.
Funny how things turn out Brad. I suppose one of the great things about your hobby: the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 hole could always be a gold coin. If it isn't, the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 one might be. It doesn't matter how good, or bad, a day you're having; the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 target could be absolutely anything - probably a nail though.😁
Cool didn't know about the find feature on the pinponter