I now sell metal detecting equipment through The Diggers Den! Be sure to reach out to me on Facebook Messenger (Stef Tanguay) or email (stefdigs@gmail.com) for assistance on selecting the most appropriate gear for you, as well as the best deals we have available!
I watch several detecting channels, I’ve been detecting most of my 54 years and stumbling across your channel was a great surprise. Great description and site, it’s hard to find someone that is good at detecting, understanding the finds AND making videos. Great job. New subscriber. ❤
Stef, when you land on an old virgin home site, it certainly can produce incredible results! Good for you, well deserved! You've dug a lot of amazing artifacts at this site and for sure deserve more trips to find more amazing treasures! Keep on digging, and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
@@acrosstheboard3207 thank you! My stuff is mostly scattered around the house or sorted into containers until I’ve got enough room to allow for larger displays. It’s been an ongoing project that never seems to get anywhere. 😂
@@brunfree a friend recently referred to how we “display” our finds as: paper plate wedding cakes! 🤣 It’s so true, I have a small cabinet full of stuff I haven’t even sorted. 😬
Hey Stef amazing buttons and that Awesome buckle resto rocks . Im thinking the lead peg you found might be a shutter pin . hope this helps . Hey could you possibly do a short vid to give us some insight how to go about researching sites like this ? I think it would help alot of folks out here . Can't wait for the next!!
@@dirtdiggindawg310 thanks for watching! Not sure about the shutter pin, doesn’t seem to match. I’m not planning on making a research video - too much drama behind it, a lot of people don’t like TH-camrs “sharing secrets”. One secret I’ll share though is that it is far from easy. For every virgin cellar, I find dozens that have been pounded. Best luck I’ve had is with cabin sites because people can’t see them on their mapping programs - they’d have to actually look at old maps, lol. Most people aren’t patient enough to do that. So much time is spent on research! 😆
Hey Stef Wow. Excited site there. Congrats on the 1805 Copper beautiful. The Shoe Buckle you restored amazing. Love the Thumb Plate. Ive found Black Powder Pistols or Rifle pieces before but not a Thumb Plate or Barrel so far. Congrats on all the Buttons you found. Some of them are wow. Beautiful. I love it when you show the Buttons because i won't ever find one like that back west. Looking forward to the next video. Take Care Stef
Well done Stef. What a great few hours. Congrats on the shoe buckle. Restored beautifully. Magnificent array of beautiful dandy buttons and a great last hole banger with the one cent. Awesome time out. Take care mate 🦘🦘😁👍
Incredible restoration. They always say don't try and restore antiques yourself. Its kinda just a general rule of thumb. Unless you know what you're doing. Taking a wire brush to something isn't always the best idea. I hate digging in the MUD it gets everywhere! Happy Hunting!
He did a phenomenal job! He’s a true professional, and I was really impressed that he managed to retain the patina. I’d never try and bend cast brass myself, lol. I can restore a lot of things, but a shoe buckle isn’t one of them! 😆
Exciting place!!! 👍 the shoe buckles are fabs!!! I’m envious 😊 I don’t find those here …have found small pieces only. Fields are to worked over the years here on the few sites.
@@Jllcountry5118 thank you! I have so many shoe buckle fragments, it’s unreal. 😂 Only hope of finding complete ones are yards, hayfields, and the woods!
What an awesome hunt you had Stef. Love those cool finds that you found, the dandy buttons, silver washed button and the coolest musket thumb plate and the Drape bust large cent.
Great video with awesome finds - as usual! We don’t see that colonial stuff here in Wisconsin, so I love vicariously “finding” them through you. Keep up the great work!
Nice draped bust cent! Also wanted to say thanks for the like on 1834 capped bust half I found over the weekend on the manticore unleash the best web site.
Thank you! OMG, I want one of those so bad! 😭😆 I only have 2 Capped half dimes, a half dollar would SEND ME! It’s near the top of my bucket list, great recovery!
@@StefDigs gotten 3 walkers , one Barber and this capped but I'm pretty much a coin hunter in my area, whereas you've got the really old relics. I'm still stunned you just never know what's in the next plug.
It must be amazing to find an undetected colonial site. It is so much fun seeing/hearing your excitement. Congrats, and I can't wait for next week's video.
Years ago, my oldest son and I made annual fishing trips to the Upper Rideau Lake in Ontario. The first year, he was catching everything on white; white frogs, white curly tails, etc. So, we bought a variety of baits in white for the following summer's trip. But that year, nothing wanted white, they all wanted green-pumpkin colored stuff. The following year I did really well with Fire Tiger colors. It was weird, like a memo went out. I fish the Otselic River in NY and all the fish there prefer perch-colored baits, though not exclusively. The Lehigh River in Eastern Pennsylvania, black and silver colors work best.
Solid site and definitely worth a few trips back. Nice snag on the '05 DB. Like you said, those are considerably more uncommon than, say, the 02s and 03s. I think I only have two 05s out of like 60 DBs over the years.
Very watchable vid Stef , great finds on a top notch site and your knowledgeable narration gives us all the details . Really looking forward to the next episode 🙂🇨🇦
@@StefDigs Harness buckles are a little more blunt. Dont get adjusted as much, if at all. In fact, leather can get really dry and stiff around them. Hope we can learn what it is.
Heey Stef! Nice finds again.. The most sweetest thing is.. the fun that u have.. Keep on rocking... and happy hunting! Cheers from your southEuropean friends!!
It is SO much fun to hit upon a virgin site! I love shoe buckles and the ones you dug are amazing. Yes, you did the right thing; the proof is the result. I am glad we just a week from part 2!
@@Buckleboy thank you, my friend! Was such a treat of a site - that was filmed in April, imagine how impassable the briars are now?! 😆 Can’t wait for Fall!
Did someone say What a SIte?? Holy crap! I cannot believe the amount of incredible button, show buckles and other great relics you found. And that DBLC was pretty sweet as well. Add to that you "may" have found something even more amazing, I can hardly wait!! Great job my friend, Congrats!
@@digginhistoryoncapecod7506 thank you! Seriously, I can’t believe how insane that site was! 😆 Can’t wait to go back once again once it’s not overgrown - you saw those briars and maybe even the cuts on my hand, lol. That was April, imagine what it looks like now! 🤣
@@shooterjohn7163 thank you! It was an excellent site - I’ll be back in the winter once the overgrown subsides! That hunt was in April, so I can only imagine how impassable it is now with all of the briars.
@@shooterjohn7163 that’s a great idea! I don’t think I’d have enjoyed hiking up the mountain with one of those, lol. But it’s a great idea for sites with less of a hike involved!
oh my Stef you just solved one of my Mystery items Thank you. about a year ago i found this brass thing and it's a thumb plate. and yesterday i found a civil war Buckle i wont sleep again tonight
Hi Stef, well I’ve not watched full episode yet…BUT PROMISE that I will when I get home. Your vids deserve my full attention, you find very cool things❤will watch after I milk the cows🤣
Those dandys were amazing! I haven't found that many buttons and they've all been plain. I don't have to say anything about the shoe buckles - you've heard it all before! I wish I had a site like that but the next best thing is watching your videos - thank you! ❤ p.s. - I have a few questions for you so will be sending you an email. Take care!!
@@DanielBrown-rb7bx I’d rather not share the price (although it was very reasonable) because every relic is different - he will work with you to come up with something fair, it’s worth having a discussion!
@@derek7521 I’ve dug a few of those too, this is different (I really should’ve said lead/pewter, it’s made up of more pewter than lead). Thanks for watching!
That "thingamajig" looks similar to a type of tac pin I see out here (SE Washington-NE Oregon) along the old wagon trails. i.e. Oregon Trail. I'm not sure what they're called but it definitely looks similar.
I now sell metal detecting equipment through The Diggers Den! Be sure to reach out to me on Facebook Messenger (Stef Tanguay) or email (stefdigs@gmail.com) for assistance on selecting the most appropriate gear for you, as well as the best deals we have available!
I watch several detecting channels, I’ve been detecting most of my 54 years and stumbling across your channel was a great surprise.
Great description and site, it’s hard to find someone that is good at detecting, understanding the finds AND making videos. Great job. New subscriber. ❤
@@StevenMiller-cx4rr thank you so much, really appreciate that! I do my best! 😄
Stef is definitely one of the best.
Stef, when you land on an old virgin home site, it certainly can produce incredible results! Good for you, well deserved! You've dug a lot of amazing artifacts at this site and for sure deserve more trips to find more amazing treasures! Keep on digging, and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
@@kimetherington2252 thank you! I’ve been back an additional 3-4 times and sure enough, a lot more was hiding!
Wow , you stumbled upon a gem out there . Would love a video or picture of your display case some day , that must be impressive.
@@acrosstheboard3207 thank you! My stuff is mostly scattered around the house or sorted into containers until I’ve got enough room to allow for larger displays. It’s been an ongoing project that never seems to get anywhere. 😂
@@StefDigsyep same at our house🤣
@@brunfree a friend recently referred to how we “display” our finds as: paper plate wedding cakes! 🤣 It’s so true, I have a small cabinet full of stuff I haven’t even sorted. 😬
Hey Stef amazing buttons and that Awesome buckle resto rocks . Im thinking the lead peg you found might be a shutter pin . hope this helps .
Hey could you possibly do a short vid to give us some insight how to go about researching sites like this ? I think it would help alot of folks out here . Can't wait for the next!!
@@dirtdiggindawg310 thanks for watching! Not sure about the shutter pin, doesn’t seem to match. I’m not planning on making a research video - too much drama behind it, a lot of people don’t like TH-camrs “sharing secrets”. One secret I’ll share though is that it is far from easy. For every virgin cellar, I find dozens that have been pounded. Best luck I’ve had is with cabin sites because people can’t see them on their mapping programs - they’d have to actually look at old maps, lol. Most people aren’t patient enough to do that. So much time is spent on research! 😆
@@StefDigs Well ty for the tid bit and as always love the videos
Hey Stef Wow. Excited site there. Congrats on the 1805 Copper beautiful. The Shoe Buckle you restored amazing. Love the Thumb Plate. Ive found Black Powder Pistols or Rifle pieces before but not a Thumb Plate or Barrel so far. Congrats on all the Buttons you found. Some of them are wow. Beautiful. I love it when you show the Buttons because i won't ever find one like that back west. Looking forward to the next video. Take Care Stef
@@craziedigging4590 thank you! Was a stellar site!
Well done Stef. What a great few hours. Congrats on the shoe buckle. Restored beautifully. Magnificent array of beautiful dandy buttons and a great last hole banger with the one cent. Awesome time out. Take care mate 🦘🦘😁👍
@@TheCoffeeBushKid thanks Andrew! That’s the type of hunt we all dream of in New England! Awesome day. 😊
Amazing finds Stef, love that shoe buckle you had restored and so many sweet buttons, and a cool copper.
@@brooklyntreasurehunter thank you! Was an absolutely awesome day!
Incredible restoration. They always say don't try and restore antiques yourself. Its kinda just a general rule of thumb. Unless you know what you're doing. Taking a wire brush to something isn't always the best idea. I hate digging in the MUD it gets everywhere! Happy Hunting!
He did a phenomenal job! He’s a true professional, and I was really impressed that he managed to retain the patina. I’d never try and bend cast brass myself, lol. I can restore a lot of things, but a shoe buckle isn’t one of them! 😆
Sweet Digs Stef!!
Looking forward to more incredible finds!
@@joycekennedy1730 thank you! More to come! 😊
"This site kicks ass" probably the best sum up I've heard in ages. Great video. Andy
@@andrewkrzykowski3489 haha, thanks Andy! I’d forgotten I’d said that in the field until I was editing! 🤣
What an amazing day! I love finding those rare virgin spots! Great video
@@Dirty-digs thank you! Was such a great day!
You have found a great site. That is best shoe buckle I have ever seen that was dug. I also loved the buttons. Can wait for next weeks vieo...Congrats
@@michaelvenezia8432 thank you! It’s easily one of my best shoe buckles, and it’s my first open-work shoe buckle, too. I just had to do it!
Incredible finds, I enjoy watching and it makes me hopeful that I too, will find cool, old stuff!
@@markroberts8679 thank you! Glad it can get you amped to go find some! 😊
Congratulations, you had an amazing day! Great job!
Thank you! Was one of those days we all dream about!
Stef shot callin shoe buckles! Hahaa! Classic. Great work.
@@Brando_Magnifico haha, thank you! I knew it was huge brass, so it was a well-educated guess! 😆
Exciting place!!! 👍 the shoe buckles are fabs!!! I’m envious 😊
I don’t find those here …have found small pieces only. Fields are to worked over the years here on the few sites.
@@Jllcountry5118 thank you! I have so many shoe buckle fragments, it’s unreal. 😂 Only hope of finding complete ones are yards, hayfields, and the woods!
What an awesome hunt you had Stef. Love those cool finds that you found, the dandy buttons, silver washed button and the coolest musket thumb plate and the Drape bust large cent.
Thank you! The thumbplate was definitely a favorite.
Awesome site Stef, can't wait for the next one.
Thank you! Went back there the other day and it’s like I was never there… unreal site!
You are at a dream site Stef....awesome hunt and a great restore on the buckle.
Thank you! Can’t wait to go back!
Wow. Just wow. You hit the jackpot.
@@maryjanezanelli8661 I certainly did! 😆
Great video with awesome finds - as usual! We don’t see that colonial stuff here in Wisconsin, so I love vicariously “finding” them through you. Keep up the great work!
@@SweepersKeepers thank you so much! Always happy to bring people on my hunts virtually!😁
Nice draped bust cent!
Also wanted to say thanks for the like on 1834 capped bust half I found over the weekend on the manticore unleash the best web site.
Thank you! OMG, I want one of those so bad! 😭😆 I only have 2 Capped half dimes, a half dollar would SEND ME! It’s near the top of my bucket list, great recovery!
@@StefDigs thanks, it's my first 1800s silver idk what it was doing where I found it but I'm definitely glad it was
@@stephencurry599 I’ll say! I’ve got 4 Walkers, a Barber, and a beautiful Seated. That Capped needs to find its way under my coil soon! 😆
@@StefDigs gotten 3 walkers , one Barber and this capped but I'm pretty much a coin hunter in my area, whereas you've got the really old relics. I'm still stunned you just never know what's in the next plug.
@@stephencurry599 nice collection! You never do know what’s in the next hole! 😁
It must be amazing to find an undetected colonial site. It is so much fun seeing/hearing your excitement. Congrats, and I can't wait for next week's video.
@@mickeycecil3070 thanks Mickey! Nothing beats it!
Awesome find congratulations. Great hunt.
Thank you! Was such an awesome day!
OH MY!!! what a great site!! the shoe buckles ,thumb plates, buttons are awsome!!! Congrats
Thank you! A pile of rubble missed by other detectorists… there were juicier looking cellars in the area, this little site got overlooked! 😁
It’s Monday and I’ve been waiting for my Stef fix. You did not disappoint, but then again you never do. Thank you, stef
Thanks so much for watching! I was worried I wouldn’t get it done in time, I didn’t realize exactly how much footage I had from that day! 😆
Years ago, my oldest son and I made annual fishing trips to the Upper Rideau Lake in Ontario. The first year, he was catching everything on white; white frogs, white curly tails, etc. So, we bought a variety of baits in white for the following summer's trip. But that year, nothing wanted white, they all wanted green-pumpkin colored stuff. The following year I did really well with Fire Tiger colors. It was weird, like a memo went out. I fish the Otselic River in NY and all the fish there prefer perch-colored baits, though not exclusively. The Lehigh River in Eastern Pennsylvania, black and silver colors work best.
@@SGM97B interesting - I know almost nothing about fishing for fish, just dirt fishing! 😊
Sorry. I was commenting on a fishing channel and my phone advanced to the next video on my subscription list. But, at least you know I'm subcribed!
@@SGM97B haha, I was wondering where it came from, but I didn’t want to be rude and leave you hanging! 😆
Good for you Stef! Nice site!!
Thank you! Very fortunate to find it - lots of work in between, of course! 😊
Awesome finds! I really enjoyed this episode. See you on 9-7 for the Saturday dig! Cheers from Bridgeport!
@@markfloyd6816 thanks Mark! This was such a special day of digging - not often you stumble on a virgin site! Seeya soon!
Awesome hunt. Thanks for sharing!!!
@@relicrat thanks for watching! 😊
Wow, what an amazing site, Stef! Hope you all are not in the path of the flooding out there. Another awesome video. Stay safe.
Thank you! Lots of rain, but nothing too crazy for too long, phew!
Another great adventure Stef😊
@@pastmasters9591 thank you!
What a gorgeous gorgeous buckle stef!! Wowsers... well done.
@@TheDiggingDudesOfficial thank you! So happy I had JP restore it for me!
Solid site and definitely worth a few trips back. Nice snag on the '05 DB. Like you said, those are considerably more uncommon than, say, the 02s and 03s. I think I only have two 05s out of like 60 DBs over the years.
Thank you! Yeah, definitely seems to be a rarely dug date!
Very watchable vid Stef , great finds on a top notch site and your knowledgeable narration gives us all the details . Really looking forward to the next episode 🙂🇨🇦
Thanks Steve! Next one is something I’m pretty excited about! 😊
What a location!!! This was awesome, already can’t wait for the next!
@@diannestuckmeyer6128 thank you! That site was just awesome!
Stef this was an amazing hunt, I would have screamed finding the largie 😅
@@dwightpickens2895 thank you! Haha, that was a great find, but I had a couple of other favorites that day! 😊
Great finds! No idea on the lead pointy thing. Maybe buckle tongue.
Thank you! Too stubby for that, a buckle tongue is always characteristically sharp. Not a clue! 🤷🏼
@@StefDigs Harness buckles are a little more blunt. Dont get adjusted as much, if at all. In fact, leather can get really dry and stiff around them. Hope we can learn what it is.
Heey Stef! Nice finds again.. The most sweetest thing is.. the fun that u have..
Keep on rocking... and happy hunting!
Cheers from your southEuropean friends!!
@@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion thank you! This is about as good (and almost as old) as it gets around here, hah! We all dream of sites like this. 😊
It is SO much fun to hit upon a virgin site! I love shoe buckles and the ones you dug are amazing. Yes, you did the right thing; the proof is the result. I am glad we just a week from part 2!
@@granddad-mv5ef thank you! Such a rush to find an untouched site - I don’t know if I’ve ever found 2 shoe buckles in a hunt before this day.
Had to come check your site after seeing you on Quarter Hoarder live❤
Oh my goodness what a great restoration ❤
@@bethcorey6022 thank you! That was really an astonishing restoration, can’t believe he managed it! Had a great time on the show last night! 😊
I think your mystery piece could be a tongue from a belt buckle. Outstanding video. New subscriber. Glad your channel stumbled onto me.
@@franzgeil422 thanks so much for subscribing, truly appreciate that! 😊 I’ve never seen a lead/pewter buckle tongue, but who knows!
Freaking amazing digs Stef!! WTG!!
Thanks Ally! Was quite a day! 😊
Great finds !!!
@@rodneyeilers8987 thank you!
Great video! 🎉😊
@@Buckleboy thank you, my friend! Was such a treat of a site - that was filmed in April, imagine how impassable the briars are now?! 😆 Can’t wait for Fall!
@@StefDigs oh wow! Yeah I forgot how nasty the briars can be!
Did someone say What a SIte?? Holy crap! I cannot believe the amount of incredible button, show buckles and other great relics you found. And that DBLC was pretty sweet as well. Add to that you "may" have found something even more amazing, I can hardly wait!! Great job my friend, Congrats!
@@digginhistoryoncapecod7506 thank you! Seriously, I can’t believe how insane that site was! 😆 Can’t wait to go back once again once it’s not overgrown - you saw those briars and maybe even the cuts on my hand, lol. That was April, imagine what it looks like now! 🤣
Stef, great finds. A little bit of everything. Buttons, buckles and coins oh my. Good spot!
@@shooterjohn7163 thank you! It was an excellent site - I’ll be back in the winter once the overgrown subsides! That hunt was in April, so I can only imagine how impassable it is now with all of the briars.
@@StefDigs Briars are the worst. I have a wheeled weed eater that I use for brushy places like that.
@@shooterjohn7163 that’s a great idea! I don’t think I’d have enjoyed hiking up the mountain with one of those, lol. But it’s a great idea for sites with less of a hike involved!
@@StefDigs mine is powered to propel itself and many times I would have left it if the motor quit. Lol
superb!
@@vernthornblad1598 thank you!
awesome video as always!
@@njcoinhunter thanks Joe! 😊
What a great hunt!!
@@TerrellHaygood thank you!
Thanks
@@maxfox8496 thanks for watching!
Great video Stef
Thank you!
Wonderful hunt!
Thank you!
A great day out!
Thank you, definitely was! 😊
Incredible Steff !!!
Thank you!
Killer spot!
Thanks Rich! It’s been an amazing site!
Very jealous… 😂 so awesome way to go.
Haha, thanks Jay! I’d be jealous too, what a freakin’ DAY! The best finds from this area are yet to come… 😉
oh my Stef you just solved one of my Mystery items Thank you. about a year ago i found this brass thing and it's a thumb plate. and yesterday i found a civil war Buckle i wont sleep again tonight
Oh that’s awesome, hooray! Glad I could help you ID it! And a Civil War buckle?! Yeah, I wouldn’t sleep either. 😆
@@StefDigs Thank you so much
Congrats. There has to be more coins, great hunt
Thank you! There were. 😉
WOW!!!
Right?! Blew my mind!
Hi Stef, well I’ve not watched full episode yet…BUT PROMISE that I will when I get home. Your vids deserve my full attention, you find very cool things❤will watch after I milk the cows🤣
@@brunfree thank you! It was an insane day, one of the best I’ve had in a long time!
@@StefDigswatched and once again in awe of your finds, I like the dandy buttons. Very nice fun vid. Inspiring to keep digging, thanks😀
@@brunfree thank you! Glad you enjoyed! 😊
Those dandys were amazing! I haven't found that many buttons and they've all been plain. I don't have to say anything about the shoe buckles - you've heard it all before! I wish I had a site like that but the next best thing is watching your videos - thank you! ❤ p.s. - I have a few questions for you so will be sending you an email. Take care!!
Thanks Elisabeth! Hah, I even thought of you as I was uploading the video because of the multiple shoe buckles. 😆 I’ll check my email tomorrow! 😊
@@StefDigs Shoe buckles....😬
@@StefDigs ❤❤ No worries and no rush! ❤
I like your shot out to JP hunts. Very good.
The guy is a magician, I hope he gets some inquiries from this video! Just a plug from the heart, he didn’t ask me - he’s a stellar person, to boot!
@@StefDigsI have items to send him as well that I found in England. Would you tell how much it cost to repair your buckle?
@@DanielBrown-rb7bx I’d rather not share the price (although it was very reasonable) because every relic is different - he will work with you to come up with something fair, it’s worth having a discussion!
The lead piece just might be a "pencil"
I've dug a couple that looked like your piece.
Came to a point and not very long.
@@derek7521 I’ve dug a few of those too, this is different (I really should’ve said lead/pewter, it’s made up of more pewter than lead). Thanks for watching!
If,... I was a dandy,, I would have been proud to have strutted that buckle,..very nice find,.lol
@@shawnathon60 thank you! I would’ve too, but it’s a little big for a woman! 😆
👍👍
@@jillianfortuna2348 thank you!
Display case. Would love to see a tour of your finds. Stay dirty 👍
@@waynelutwiniak797 one of these days when I actually have enough curios to suffice! 😂
🤯❤
Was a really good day!
Wow! Just wow!
@@historyunderyourfeet931 it was a GOOD site! 😁
That "thingamajig" looks similar to a type of tac pin I see out here (SE Washington-NE Oregon) along the old wagon trails. i.e. Oregon Trail. I'm not sure what they're called but it definitely looks similar.
Thank you! Definitely an odd little piece - might figure it out eventually, I hang onto everything until I know it’s junk!
@@StefDigs I do the same thing. Better safe than sorry.