This Couldn’t Possibly Be What It Looks Like… Right?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- On this adventure I metal detect a property I have been trying to access for years and based on what I found, it was certainly worth the wait.
Original music by Brad Martin
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My theory on the buttons.... Garden spot, the old coat was used on a scarecrow which rotted away after a few seasons. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 😉
Do you think Brad will be able to track down the scarecrows name?
That would be very wasteful. -1
I'll back you up!😁
I like that.
I imagined an already very old/ worn jacket, just a few buttons, left on a post.
Then it rained.
Then it was Winter, the fabric went green and stayed there.
Pretty close. :)
Sounds very plausible!! 😂lolll .. Weird things in those hills..
What are the odds? Fantastic. The wifes grandfather knew a old civil war veteran named Provident Anderson. They called him ol Prov. I found 2 infantry buttons where he lived. Personal traceble items. Cant be beat.
A buddy of mine found a brass eagle head saddle pommel that we traced to Civil War Col. James Quigley Anderson buried in the Beaver cemetery Pa.
Ahhh...the smell of camphor rub on my back by my mum when having a cold...memories 😃
When you sprayed that first plated button, I was treated to the most handsome military button I’ve seen on any metal detecting video in all my years of watching. BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL. thanks and congratulations.
Brad, when you sprayed the eagle button and that detail popped it was absolutely breathtaking! Finds like that are so amazing. I’m not sure if many people who are not in the hobby know how that feels but it’s awesome.
As usual, I view your expeditions nightly because of your laid-back style but also your VERY informative presentations that allow me to forget about everything except Vermont (mostly) metal detecting. Your music is also "pinging" with me because it is both good, dynamic and soothing at the same time. TY for what you do!
We have campho tree's in Florida. I had some in my yard I had to remove. Gave the stumps to our family friend. It's great for head colds put in hot water and breath through the nose opens the sinuses.
Have one in my yard
When you mentioned the 1652 Massachussets Tree Shilling @ 14:24, you got my curiosity up so I researched the coin and found a photo. I can see why this coin is at the top of your bucket list. What an astounding coin! I personally like the oak tree variation best, but they are all beautiful. And huge! At 70.4 grams, this coin must be nearly as large as the more modern Morgan silver dollar. All I can say is good luck, Brad! If anyone is capable of finding such a coin, it's you!
Cool old finds as always. The BLING from 150-200 years ago. Doesn't take a coin to have a great day of detecting. Thanks for sharing!!!
I hunted for years in Central Virginia. We had an old farm from the 1850s. I found a bunch of curious silver plated buttons with a Gamecock on each one. With some research it turns out that the Gamecock was the original family crest. I theorize that location was where laundry was done and hung to dry. Found many other buttons in the same location.
Congratulations on all your finds especially those military buttons. Awesome!
Big silver button is a concho off of saddle tack
Wow Brad 171k subscribers amazing. So thrilled for you. I have been a follower since 20k. Happy to see you grow. The Anna story was amazing!!
The apple tree at this sight was gorgeous! What a great productive site.
What a great haul! Glad you were able to get in that site.
Great productive hunt thanks for sharing your adventures. Al,NJ
The military buttons and the buckles were so cool! Keep on digging, Brad! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
Most detectorists go an entire lifetime and never find one of those infantry buttons and you found three in the same day! That's crazy. Nice find, Brad! 👍😉😉🔥
Such good finds today. I enjoy watching you metal detect.
Amazing Infantry buttons and amazing condition too! Love days filled with buttons and buckles! Congratulations on so many amazing relics, clearly an epic location you might want to re-visit in the late fall/early winter when all the vegetation dies. Sorry that beautiful silver washed button wasn't your Tree Shilling, next time! I really like the old cattle tag, we have yet to find an old metal one. Another great video Brad, keep up the amazing work! Thanks as always for sharing.
I remember going to my grangfather farm when I was a kid and playing war with his old Marine service jacket. I also remember how mad he was when he got it back minus five buttons that popped off when I had it on. I think this happened a lot.
I had a friend while detecting near a battlefield found enough buttons to outfit a shell jacket in a single hole like someone used a posthole digger. He decided a soldier stuffed his jacket into a fencepost hole to hide it for some reason. Nice finds Brad.
So glad you decided to go to this spot! Love buttons and buckles! Actually - I love everything you find!
The Watkins company is located in Winona, Minnesota. Still going strong after all these years. Most of my relatives still live there. Great place to visit. Stay safe and have Fun.
Great video, Brad. As a former soldier, i loved the buttons. Happy they in the light again. Have a funtastic weekend.
Great finds, especially the military buttons.
I love the history you literally dig up! Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks for another awesome video, congratulations on the very cool military buttons. Just a comment on the “bat wing buckle” I do agree that they are horse tack, possibly repurposed by some. I was metal Detecting behind a mid 1800’s barn foundation a couple years ago and found a complete harness with some leather still intact. I found an almost identical buckle to the one you found and a smaller one of the same design and several small brass strap buckles. Definitely all part of the same harness. Thanks again for all your videos.
Tick check after that trip! Very cool buttons!
Great Hunting today!!! Excellent Finds!!! Brad thank you for sharing your adventure with us!!! God Bless Us All!!!
My favorite is the Watkins lid. Watkins company was started in Winona, MN and the beautiful Watkins Manor House is on the National Register of historic places. It is part of a senior housing complex containing apartments and community spaces. I live near Winona, across the Mississippi river n WI.
Great hunt Brad 👏
Another great video, Brad. The buttons were a great find it would be interesting what history you find on them. See you next week. Have a great day.
Really nice finds sir. Those buttons are off the charts cool !
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks
Loved it Brad. You keep me sane. Being who you are is such a great inspiration to me.
Always enjoy your adventures! Many thanks!
DUDE! Those buttons are awesome!
Wow! Great hunt and find.
Love Friday for this very reason, keep up the great work mate 🍻
Awesome finds Brad!!
Love to see those familiar Vermont ridgelines and landscapes. Thanks again, Brad!
Thanks, great fines. ✌🏻👊🏼
I really your vignettes of nature. It is almost like I am there .
Very nice finds
That buckle reminds me of some I've seen on adjustable straps for guns large enough to be worn over the shoulder. It's funny that you came across that Watkins camphor rub. I happen to have the tin you showed the picture of in my backpack LOL. Camphor smells very similar to menthol so it's used in a lot of cough and cold suppressants.
Nice content and scenery , enjoyed.
I have that Watkins salve in my medicine cupboard right now. Great finds today .❤️🇨🇦
You have no idea how much those of us in the Phoenix area envy you your "hot" 80 degrees since we're going to hit 107 today and 110 next week. ☹️
I also wanted to say how much I like the graph across the top of the screen that reflects your detector's reading as well as the location bars around the coil. Both are a nice addition to the already high quality videos you produce.
Yes but those of us who live in phoenix knows that the humidity is low!
The three buttons together were amazing! Great find!
Hi Brad. Super great finds in the buttons. The sashes were cool too. If trees could talk n tell! Have a great weekend and always thanks for your fantastic videos.❤
Hey Brad! This was a great hunt… I love learning about the fruits of your labor! Have a great season! Your biggest KY Fan! 💕TK
That's probably the toughest silver plate I've ever seen brad,nice find man, the "button n with the slot was maybe a conch type fitment ? Although most I've seen have two slots in them ? Good show,thanks🏴😎
1st time on your channel...my husband is metal detecting in Florida..he's up north right now metal detecting with his sister..fun stuff..great video
What a great day!!! Just being in Vermont would be a taste of heaven for me! Then to investigate and detect--and discover those significant finds, puts me over the top!
Props to you! I must admit I’ve been away from your channel. I’ve noticed major advances. The scale above the video, the rays from the machine when detecting an item, and the technological growth of your equipment, all work to make yours the single best channel!
Keep up the great work, Brad!
Awesome finds! Possible pocket knife restoration vid with all the great parts still intact. Or collaboration with one of those restoration TH-camrs? Interesting.
Great finds! Love your videos. I look forward to seeing you every Friday 😊
Well, I’d say your hunt was highly successful! The three infantry buttons are an amazing find! Good for you Brad!
What a excellent hunt you had Brad, I really like the sash buckles, the horse tack buckle, ointment lid and the three incredible infantry buttons. I always enjoy watching your metal detecting videos man and that's why i like metal detecting too.
Good hunt
Love the buttons! I was navy!
Fantastic buttons , really enjoyed the vid , peace ✌️
Fantastic...
We aren’t old enough in California to find many buttons. I find a weed eater is sometimes the handiest detecting tool. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure Brad.
Hi Brad! Ever hear about the silver statue of Mary taken in the St.Francis raid (F&I War)and supposedly lost somewhere in the green mountains
Awesome finds!
I have found picket knives and if the metal is all in good shape with some restoration, I will cut and shape new knife scales for it. In fact, the small pocket knife I keep in my purse is a restored Buck Brothers. One of their earlier styles. And it still keeps a sharp edge too!
Even in Australia we had Watkin's Menthol Camphor OIntment. In our house it was called "Swear on ointment" . That was because my grand father swore by it to cure anything.
LOL🤣
Your video's are so much more informative than many out channels, thank you so much.
Awesome finds
COOL ONE
I love the way you do your videos now with the graphic showing what the signal range is in (copper, lead, silver etc). It really adds to your already awesome videos!!
What a great day. Amazing finds. I thought camfer Was a bug bit ointment .
I think with your leather skills you should make a belt, put a new pin, and see how well it functions? Great video as always! Thank you
Hey Brad, abut the last button with the hole in it, in the video I can see the outline of the folded over shank impressed into it. I's guess maybe it got squashed by something heavy that folded the shank and broke it off taking the little chunk of the center with it
Great video brad
awesome hunt… i actually got 2 military buttons yesterday and they were in the same spot I got another one from my last time there ! but no where near the age of yours
A Massachusetts Pine Tree schilling would be awesome. John Hull also made a harder to find coin (just try to go buy one) the New England schilling...add that to your list...they could join each other in the same spill since they were minted the same year (had to look it up: 1652). I'm going to scour some old military reference I have for your large buckle.
Well I'm back. The buckle looks like a baldric buckle. As a leather worker you might find a use for this in your detecting gear. A sash-like object that needed adjusting. Just my opinion.
As for camphor, the wood is/was used as trunk material for the same reason as our cedar trunks...fabric protection. It has a strong scent like Vicks Vapor Rub which also contains camphor.
Always enjoy your thoughtful videos. Love the signal I'd bar! Might you be able to restore the coin pursr? Soft leather with your logo?? Keep swinging
Hey Brad
Just trying to help , if you check into old period correct movies most try to have period correct dress in them . That being said you may find that alot of those buckles weren't just for horse tack. I've seen alot of them used for belts or straps for rifles , gear bags . etc . Hope this helps and yes I' d looove to see you repurpose this buckle in such a fashion with your leather works . Maybe an idea for another video project?
I once found three WW II buttons near each other... in my own yard no less!
Great finds!!!
Nice bounty!
Very nice buttons Brad !!
Great 👌 job.... love you're videos !!
haagroll from Virginia !! 😎
The “button with the oval hole could be from a piece of furniture. Small drawer pulls often had circular decorative escutcheons like that.
Love this stuff 😮
When you find old pocket knives use ethylene glycol and it will preserve the wood that is Left behind it is commonly found in some antifreeze. That way you'll be able to clean off the plates without harming the wood that's left behind. Though there is a process so look up online about how to go through preserving that would.
So glad you have gone back to hunting alone other than organized hunts or guest once in a while !
Thanks for the show. Always entertaining.
Great Finds ♥️♥️♥️♥️⚒️🇺🇸🗝️
Nice finds Brad. 👌
Camphor grows wild all over my part of Florida
GREAT ONE! THANKS!
Super cool if you find the owner of the buttons. Captain Degrau?
3 intact silver plated Infantry buttons, what a great find!
Nice video, enjoyed the commentary edited in. Thanks.
Brad, look for images of pocket knives of the "old timer" brand. Long narrow badge hole looks like a maybe.
Brad have you ever been to Morth Shrewsburry Vermont . Just south east of Rutland ?? Plimsbury National Forest …I know you cannot metal detector there but around the area is so historic..❤😮😊
Great stuff thanks
As a kid who grew up in the 50s well out into the country areas in South Australia a Watkins products salesman use to travel around knock on our door selling Watkins products.