Metal Detecting the LARGEST Stone Ruins I’ve Ever Seen!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2023
- On this adventure I look for treasure amongst the largest stone complex I've ever found in the mountains.
Original music by Brad Martin
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That’s a blinder off of a work bridle for a horse.
That was my thought as well.
I second this. Blinder for a horse.
I've only seen pictures, but I believe you're right.
I recognised it but didn’t know from where, I agree a horse blinder
Exactly my first thought😊
Brad you do a great job with your channel my favorite of all metal detecting channels. The music , the steady camera , the knowledge. Oh and always speaking kindly and respectful. Godspeed. 🙏😎
Well put. It’s really head and shoulders above the competition. There are some other good channels as well. He will eventually have millions of subs.
I totally agree with the comments above,I look forward to seeing these every friday,I know it take alot of effort to put these videos on, o also have a goal to find an intact zinc lid jar with money in it,thos
Those ring up high 9os on my at pro
Nothing like morning Friday coffee with Brad❤
Here, here I agree with the statement above about Brad, you are my favorite metal detectorist. Your ease in front of the camera makes me feel like I'm right next to you in the forest. Thanks again for another great episode.
First off, thanks to the land owner for the permission. They've got the right guy on the job. I personally think that site is worth a few more digs because there has to be treasures there.
My theory is that you have found the ancient city of Vermontchupichu, and you have only grazed the surface. Put your heart into it! Degrau slept there.
Surely , your theory is correct ! What a terrific name for it !
Thank you for a good laugh...much needed...appreciate your wit !
@@kayeeiland4167
There is something about Brad's videos and musings that just lend themselves to the imagination. I subscribe to a few of these detectors and enjoy the finds, but no one else evokes the wonderment quite like GMMD.
I was detecting on an 1850's family homestead this morning - dug a horse logging chain with a slip choker - took it home and gave it a good cleaning - tomorrow I will hook it to my side by side and use it to haul a 1920's hot water tank out of the field. The tank will be cut in two and used to grow beets in so the voles don't gnaw them. I think my long gone relatives would get a chuckle out of how their farm gear was being reused in 2024!
On one of your wintery Fridays could you revisit some of your treasures you have cleaned up?
NOTHING BEATS THE GREAT OLD TIME INGENUITY! AND THE CRAFTSMANSHIP!, BEYOND SPECIAL.
No matter what you find, I'm glad we get to come along. Love seeing and imagining how people lived back in the day.
That little story you went on with the barrel tap explains exactly why i love to metal detect and find little pieces of history. When i find a nice old coin i imagine where its been. Whos had it in their pocket, what things had it bought, what was the person doing when they lost it. Every piece has a story. If only they could talk
As soon as you picked up the handle I knew you were going to claim it was from a treasure chest.
See you again next Friday.
❤
The first find looks like a blinder off of a horse harness so the horse could not see what was beside him. Would of course be completely covered with leather.
Good call
Yes, that does look very similar to one.
Great guess.. it was better than mine. I was thinking flap from gunpowder pouch.
Sitting in the woods of Vermont, talking about the parties these ancestors might have had....you never fail to make me smile. What a great Friday gift your videos are!
I love how you think about your finds… that is the main reason I watch your videos.. ❤😊 I hope your family is doing well!
I’ve been watching your channel for a number of years now, seems to me you used to film longer than 15 min. an episode….. goes by way to quickly these days, can’t ever get enough of colonial times I guess. Just wishing your video’s were longer….. very sad they aren’t.
I love this era! Thanks
Hey Brad, I’m a blacksmith and recognize the item at 13:19 as a hand forged drawer pull. I love your show, and watch it every week. I don’t get out metal detecting as much as I used to, so watching you find your treasures is highly entertaining. Keep up the good work!
THE HARDER YOU WORK , ALWAYS PAYS OFF. BLESS YOU SON.
This channel has become one of my absolute favorite channels on TH-cam. Thanks for this awesome content, man! Cheers from Sweden!
That clip is from a cloak. It would have fastened around the collar. Because of the pressure put on it they would commonly break away the thread and fall off.
That or a woman's garter clip.
Winter project idea. An episode dedicated to making something out of your finds. New leather in old brass harnesses. The cast iron handles placed on a new treasure box. A leather bag you make using your finds. You could then sell them to us 😂 😜
Thanks Brad. It is fun to be included in your adventures. See you next week.
The metal currycomb is also used to strip dried mud from horses coats. Safe to use above the knees and hocks, too harsh to use on the bony bits! BTW, horses love roll in the mud! Now days rubber or silicone curry combs are far more common. Thanks for bringing us along! Happy Halloween!!
Fun hunt. The woods of New England are turning and look beautiful
I’m still waiting to find that mason jar full of coins too. One time, I was excavating an old dump site in the woods, and I pulled out a small glass jar that was setting off my detector. It turned out there was a wheat penny in the jar. A 1935 wheatie… that’s the closest I’ve ever come.
in 1980 going through my great grandparents shed i found 2 Mason jars full of whiskey. the labels said "Corn Whiskey confiscated by the Fort Worth Police year 1930" it must have been 190 proof, smooth as silk. i spat a tiny bit on a campfire and it went WHOOF!!! that's my Mason jar find story.
@@harridan. Nice! That’s a great find. I would’ve drank some of the whiskey.
Out west we have something we call a tapadero. it goes in front of s stirrup to keep brush out and looks something like that. Just a guess. Modern ones are generally Leather but antique ones many times had metal.
Your "eye" for beautiful scenery keeps me coming back as much as your obvious delight to be there !
Thank you !
I love hunting the woods on long gone colonial foundation sites. Being in NJ a colonial state and near the shore I find a lot of brass (and lead) ship building hardware or tools.
That metal tab casted onto the curved neck of the brass spout could be used to hang a bucket (like on a tree sap tap or syrup taps) but it might put too much top pressure on it and possibly work it loose, but the actual reason that lug was casted onto the neck of the spout was so you can hammer the spout straight into the barrel or keg. It would damage the knob to hammer it and hitting the spout wouldn't drive it straight into the barrel or keg so they needed to put a driving lug on them to drive them in the barrel straight without damaging the knob. Tree taps are straight and hitting the tap didn't cause damage. The end even looks to show worn edges where it was driven into quite a few barrels in it's days
The "stocking clip" looks somewhat like an early 2 piece garter clip but I don't think it's even clothes related at all. I'm pretty sure it's a Victorian era picture hanging hook. It attached to the wall often in pairs for larger mirrors and the hook on the bottom grabbed on to a wire screwed across the back of the picture or even a wall hung mirror. They were a little more sophisticated then today where it's common to just drive a trim nail in the wall lol. Although they still do make picture hooks today nails are always on hand lol. I don't know why I never thought of it I have a few old picture frame hooks I could use instead of a finish nail but I would rather keep my old ground dug ones in the collection of finds bevause nobody can see them behind a mirror or something hanging on the wall.
There's so many sites in the woods I've found like this where guys hit these things detecting (coin shooting) and move on because they think it's all trash and the irony here (no pun intended) is quite often iron relics or the old green brass things like that barrel tap could be sold for more money to someone like a decorator to display then what you could literally sell a toasted colonial copper for. Or even modern silver is usually only a couple bucks over melt value. So these "trash" sites often hold more in potential monetary value then trying to cherry pick for only the coins and finds like buttons. And as most detectorists know if you clear out the "trash" you often wind up with coins anyway??? My dad taught me to detect in 1979 when I turned 16 and he used to pound in my head if I only go out to cherry pick for coins I will have a lot of days where i'll be getting skunked. If I go out relic hunting I'll be successful most of the time and be skunked very few and half the time I'll still wind up rewarded with coins as a bonus. And I have noticed the older I get the more I appreciate seeing all of these things from the past coming back to life once they see the daylight again in over a century or two. The more we dig these things up the more we learn about our past and how much our lives did or didn't evolve from many years ago.
If I had to give one thought on colonial life it would be even though they had a harder time surviving then we have today, they were very creative in their ways of solving the problems they faced. I would say they were happier then people think they were and I don't think it was so much of a struggle. They were definitely hardier and tougher people then the people of today. No question about that
That little clip at 12.20 reminds me of the Tudor dress hooks they sometimes find mudlarking on the Thames - the rounded part sews onto the upper skirt and the hem is clipped onto it with a metal loop, to keep skirts from dragging in the mud.
The hardware handle found at 13:00 is identical to hardware found on hide-skin covered trunks of the early 1800s. (Sometimes you see them wallpapered on outside instead of animal hide.) I never imagined the zinc mason jar lids were as early as 1860s. Very good to know. Of your finds the barrel tap is my fav. Cool finds, Brad!
I love watching you find all of the everyday things.
Thank you Brad for sharing not only what you find but your thoughts on the treasures you find.
love to see it every Friday
The clock and the barrel tap are my favorite finds, brad.
Good morning and thank you from all your supporters.
Nice barrel tap. The projection on the spout is not primarily for hanging a bucket on, it is where the tap would be struck as it is hammered into the barrel and this is why you find so many broken pieces. Always enjoy your videos. Andy
I took my grandkids metal detecting for their first time last weekend, 12 and 7. They live in a small town of temple, NH. lots of homes from late 1700's and 1800s. they live in a new house so i took them to a over grown swampy area next to the house, and darn it if the first thing they found was really old shoe buckle! the tang was missing but the roller part was still there, they are now hooked! :)
Aawww Brad this was much too short, I haven’t finished my coffee yet lol❤
Enjoy your musings into the items you find. That is the difference between junk and treasure. Thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to Friday's new adventure but they go by so fast. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Let’s go let’s go treasure and adventure 🌺💕✌️👵
Friday morning and coffee with Brad. I enjoy your hunts and the stories you give with your finds. Keep up the good video, and I believe that someday you will find your jar of coins, and it will be a find of a lifetime. Thanks again, Brad, for all you do to give everyone an enjoyable Friday morning adventure. God bless you and your family.
Happy friday, brad, love watching your videos every friday
The barrel tap is by far the coolest find.
I concur with your assessment for a favorite find Brad! And raise my glass to you! Prost!!
Love the batrell tap✌❤
Wow so many unusual items today.
Just fantastic every time. The only thing I never appreciate? “ OK folks it’s the end of the day.” it always catches up with me and I’m like. NOOOOOO I’m not done with my coffee yet.
I love everything you’re doing man. Keep it up. That handle could be re-used on some thing you create. I would love to see some of your creations using what you find. Could you do an episode based on that?
Same thing happens to me. I get engrossed and don’t finish my coffee. I love his videos and background music. 🥰☕️💕👍👍
I agree that the 1st find is probably a horse blinder. As soon as I saw it come out of the ground it reminded me of ones used by my great-grandpa.
The brass ring go with the suspenders
THAT SUSPENDER CLASP IS A GREAT FIND !
YOU ALWAYS REAP ON HOW MUCH YOU SOW ,
GREAT JOB.
Awesome ruins!! I love finding ruins in the woods!!
Look forward to your hunts each week 🤗
Great hunt, Brad. Love Friday mornings! Thanks for sharing your videos and the beautiful pictures of Vermont.
My thoughts on why found barrel taps are broken. Think about having to drive one into a barrel with probably a hammer, maybe missing and hitting the spout or handle, and it breaking off. They were probably aiming for the flat part that is also the bucket hanger. This would especially happen on the second keg of wine after drinking the first haha. Your my favorite detecting channel too BTW great work.
That stone wall is amazing!
Your videos and Fridays just go together. So well done…thank you!
Another great video well done Brad looking forward to next Friday
Thank you Brad for the adventure , seeing some beautiful scenery and awesome finds ! The first item I believe is a blinder that goes on a work horse bridle ! Which helps keep the horse going straight because it cannot see to the side !
Happy Friday everyone, I hope you can go back to that spot someday. It seems like you were in the stables mainly, with all the horse related items. And I agree that is a horse blinder.
Yeah, I can't imagine you giving up detecting until you can't move anymore. Fun times!
Green Mountain with breakfast = good day 😎
Maybe invite @BelowthePlains out as a guest to dig the glassware! Awesome vid!
We used those type of canning lids right up until the 1980's when we could no longer get the rubber rings. I think that brass piece is a lace hook, for laces like in a corset or shoe. Like the kind that hooks to a metal eyelet.
Finally found my dream channel!
I enjoy your program very much. My mother's family were some of the first settlers of Waterford vt. We have a few old cellar holes on our old property.
I always enjoy your adventures. Thanks for sharing them.
Thank you,Brad. You're a natural :)
Love your videos, but man I've never had so many commercials inserted into a video ever!
What fabulous woods, great presentation, thank you 😃👍
I think the small clip was used to keep ladies stockings up. It was hooked onto a corset. My mother was born in 1928 and used little metal clips for her stockings until the 60’s.
Some nice finds coming up. Best wishes from a wet and windy Lancashire, England.
Hello. I'll start by saying that I enjoy your videos. Watching them while stuck in traffic, being safe of course. The late night relaxation watching your videos when the little ones are snug in the bed, big 👍🏻.
Now to my question. I work and live in Okinawa Japan. LOTS of beaches and Coral beaches. So, lots of water. I have access to numerous japanese bunkers too. My budget is Very limited due to my family size. I'm looking for a reasonably priced metal detector for gold and coins that I can use under water too.. I appreciate your time to give us some guidance. Again, keep up the great videos. From the Bright family in Okinawa, stay safe and keep them vids rolling.
1:50 It's one of those Shoulder 'Epaulette' that soldiers used to wear and later used for parades.
Your videos are a pleasure to watch, thank for this exciting content and sharing your adventures!!!!
Enjoyed.
Excellent video, as always! And I caught it just an hour after posting, so I ate breakfast while watching. :) I'm thinking that the pretty little clip you found at 11:55 might've been a garter clip, the sort that used straps to suspend stockings; sometimes the older stockings were made with loops to hook into-- less bulky and uncomfortable than a suspender-type buckle. It doesn't really look strong enough for a corset, though it could also be one of a pair of waist-clasps for a skirt (1840s?)
Brad, I'm waiting for Morgan and Morgan to spring into action. THEN, I will buy me a grand metal detector and hit the beach. We had pizza with carrots/broccoli/cauliflower streamed for late dinner. Thank you for making me laugh!
I think that is a garter clasp for a lady. I'm not sure, but would love to know. I love your videos, keep doing what you do. 😊
They talked about the night of the wine festival when Uncle Jeb got drunk and threw the clock into the marsh. Anything made by Man has a story about it. I live in Oregon where Man hasn't lost as many things of old. We find old gold miner's belongings. A friend found a gold case from a pocket watch his first day out with me. I found a bucket full of birdshot and square nails.
I think the first one is a blinder but i can also see a part of a saddle.✌❤
The music is my go to love it great job brad
I thought that was a hook to hold up a ladies skirt. But I read the comments and wah wah wah….wrong! Love your adventures!❤TN Nana
So much for getting to see the huge stone wall.
Great videos. Love watching them!
He's at it again...he's ALWAYS at it!!
Nice finds Brad I hope you do have a bottle digging video of that area Thanks for sharing it would be awesome if you someday dig a jar full of coins ♥️♥️♥️👍🗝️⚒️🇺🇸
Nicely done Brad, i enjoyed the video as usual. 🇺🇸
Excellent video. I wonder if there were people in the 1800's looking for things from the 1700's
Awesome place and finds!
Great hunt ! The first item you found I thought was a foot step for a carriage ??? The barrel tap is awesome and in great shape, perfect for your collection ! I have found some mason jar lids with the white porcelain here in Parowan Utah Est. 1852 & I did find one with part of the jar still attached and I thought for sure there would be coins in the hole but no, what a heart stopper ! Thanks for the outing, very professional show ! G
Your stuff is always in such great shape. The saltwater in my area eats everything.
That is a beauty of a barrel tap! We love finding the suspender clips, especially when it's one we dont have yet! I'm sad we werent allowed to see the beautiful old foundations and structures. We love looking at those and have some pretty impressive ones we have been to and visited on our channel. Another great video Brad, see ya next Friday!
Excellent hunt. I hope you get to re-visit that site.
I thought the metal and leather could be a hinge of sorts,,,
Maybe a skirt hook, to hold up a skirt while riding or walking, to avoid the Muddy he dragging. It's great to follow you!!!
All or ur days can't be filled with treasure. That is a nice tap
Good morning from the treasure coast. Keep swinging.
Hello from the nature coast.😂
nice finds especially the barrel tap, i have a couple complet ones in my collection here in Egland keep doing these great videos .
Cool history 😎👍!!! Good luck out there 🍀🍀.
The item you found at 11:18 of this video looks similar to the hook side of a hook and eye closure.
The bump on the top of the tap is to enable the tapping of the barrel with a mallet.
This looks like it was an awesome place to metal detect. You found some really cool items.
That barrel tap was worth the like right off the bat!... and finishing off with a curry comb- WOW. (I must disagree on saddle bags)
It’s always a pleasure to watch you find stuff.