Definitely a door escutcheon , the square piece turns the latch in the jamb. Your door knob today has a similar mechanism or a variant there of, like a flat bar instead of a square.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Mike

At 4:25 my response.... "I must be dreaming" lol. Love that movie.

The door latch flap was probably to stop someone looking through the key hole 👁️😀

Spring time in Texas could be very Hot, Hiking boots a must, take some bug spray and stay away from Spiders and Snakes! There's great potential to find some good Treasures! Old artifacts from the Spanish-American War, Cowboys and Indian scuffles, Spanish coins, US coins etc. There's a lot of early American history to be found! Good luck take care, stay safe and Dig, dig, dig...

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, im really looking forward to it :-)

Hello Digger Dawn, I have to admit that I too am achy from head to toes.

Love, Life and Metal Detecting…. I love it 🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Me too forever!

I think its a trunk latch . Interesting find and a fun hunt !

Great to see you back and your feeling better! I hope you have a wonderful time in Texas, I have never been there , but they say “everything is BIG in Texas” enjoy your trip 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 nice coins and yes I am jealous of your ring things! I believe the beautiful decoration is a key hole and lock for a door 😉😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

My partner is from El Paso (but now lives in Colorado!) and he said “remember, Texas is the size of Europe, it’s a huge place with a very diverse climate, so it depends on which bit you are visiting!”

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Yes I tend to forgot its a big place! Im going to the Dallas area

good dig dawn keeping it real keep up the good vids

You'll be catching me up with the "ring things". finally getting out this week snow has more or less gone, great vid Dawn...HH...John.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Have fun, glad the big thaw is on its way for you

Hi dawn, great day !, top right on your tissue is a motion work wheel from a 30 hour long cased clock (Grandfather).

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Oh brill, is that what it is? :-) Thanks for the info

Texas is a large state. In eastern Texas it is forested and green, but as you go west, it becomes desert. Texas does have a coastline, which is to the south. It depends on where you are going in Texas as to the conditions to dress for. Much of West Texas is rural with cotton fields and cattle ranches. Texas is also dotted with oil wells, and you will see oil pumps bobbing their heads up and down. Dress most often in those areas would be casual, with jeans and shirts. They often wear boots, usually cowboy boots. Some of their boots can be quite fancy, with different colors and textures used in the leather. They also have the typical broad brimmed hats, mostly worn by men, but sometimes women wear them too, particularly in West Texas In the winter there is snow, so a jacket will be helpful. Summer is hot and dry. The people of Texas are very friendly and easy to make conversation with. East Texas is more humid, particularly in summer so light cool fabrics in summer are best. Along the coast you would want to wear what you would wear to any coastal region in the summer. If I were you I would look up on line the temperatures and climate for the region you are planning to visit.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Yes I forget everywhere is huge over there, Im going to the Dallas area, id like to see oli wells and proper Texan hats

Old Gate 😂 Great video, thanks for sharing 👍

@dtodd011

Жыл бұрын

Portcullis x

Great to see you back! We missed and we are "over the moon" to watch you find treasure!! Thanks for the fun and have a great day! Texas in late April/early May can be in the low 80's (26 C) during the day and in the 40's (33 C) at night.

OMG! I won the coin! Thanks so much Dawn. ❤

@glynbratcher5338

Жыл бұрын

Good for you Sally keep it safe🏆🥇

@sallyh9776

Жыл бұрын

@@glynbratcher5338, oh, I definitely will!

Hello Dawn somme very interesting finds 👍🏻 i think it’s a chest lock😉

Love the escutcheon very unique, great finds and history too. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍🙏❤️

As always it just a pleasure to watch you do what you do. No matter what you dig it’s always a pleasure. Thanks!!!

I bet that lock piece would look great all shined up.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Yes that crossed my mind

Dawn I really do love your shows. Wait for them every week. 👍👍👍👍🙏

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Jason, its much appreciated too

Great finds Dawn, and I’m glad you managed to calm your mind, it’s good for the soul?! ❤

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

It looks like a old gate latch dawn ❤👍

Congratulations on your treasures Dawn 👍👍👍👍🙏

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Oh dear Dawn Queen Elizabeth the second lol. Congratulations to the winner of the six penny bit.🏆👍

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

I know I dont know why my brain and my mouth do do the same things haha

It's defo a keyhole face plate with a keyhole escutcheon that flaps down to cover the keyhole,then can be pulled up to use as a door handle if you know what I mean.Shame you didn't find the other half!

Looks like the lock thing came off an old trunk maybe an old steamer trunk

Hi Dawn , love the way you film even your junk finds and always watch your vids to see what you find.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

The junk always makes the good stuff even better! Its real detecting and I like to keep it real

The weather over here in the US change like we change our underwear.

Love the door escutcheon with lock cover. Good to see you out digging

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍Have a great week Deej

@DigginWithDeej

Жыл бұрын

@@DiggerDawn you too. Have fun in Texas! Wish I was able to go and meet you.

Dawn not a bad outing. As long as in the process your spirit and soul is replenished, It's been a good day. Be well my dear. Say hi to Diggy for me.

Love to see the finds at the end of your videos and I think you are right the keyhole is the best find of the dig . I bet you are getting excited to go to Texas can’t wait to see the video of you there . Xx

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Im slightly in disbelief that Im actually going haha

Looks ĺike that fob went down and became the door knob!

Its a handle with a key cover plate I think Dawn the square section would have attached to a lock or another handle

Interesting vid, Dawn. Well done.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Dawn you are so right the 3d bit was a great coin

Loved the hedgerow

Bring warm clothes for the cold. Cool clothes for the heat. Been known to have all four seasons on the same day. No joke. But I think Texas has passed The ice storms.

love Digger Dawn :)

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks love you too :-)

The big "stick" on the back of the door escutcheon is because that's what turns the latch! It's a keyhole cover and doorknob combined!

Once again, another great video, keep up the good work!!

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Your 1916 coin is awesome,I’m sure you already gave it away,but it’s very nice of you to do giveaways. I love your videos.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Some interesting finds another fabulous episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, have a great week

We always love your detecting videos and look forward to new ones, keep them coming.

I loved the history lesson at the end. Please do more when you can.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Yes Im making it a regular thing :-)

I like the quiet fields too...Just anticipating that crisp ,clean signal....nice saves,..👍

Weather in the States is super crazy. Bring layers.'

This time of year you can plan on it being either very warm or suddenly a bit cold. I find layers to be best so you can add or subtract as needed. They have a saying here don’t like the weather wait twenty minutes it’ll probably change. I live 70 east of Dallas.

@anoniaciesluk3273

Жыл бұрын

That’s 70 miles.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

You’re a down to earth person ,Real. 👍👍👍👍🙏

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that :-)

Thanks for the heart dawn, digga her, dig, dig, dig. It really means something to someone who cannot read or write or knows what they're talking about about ancient finds. I'm being locked up now, they only give us 13 hours of play time a day. Then take the crayons and paper away, then send us home from school play group and now potty trained , my mummy says, if bottle tops were gold coins then what are silver tops then I'm to young to know what she's talking about. When I have one or too bottle tops from school and bottle caps on a stick aged 1 year 3 and a half months and looking towards to my first kabab, no chilli sauce Love mum

@DiggerDawn

11 ай бұрын

I dont know what you're talking about, but it gave me 5 minutes of fun trying to work it out haha

I am going to be in TX next week too - I wish we could meet up and you can show me how to use my new detector - I got it out of the box and it's ready I just haven't been able to go out yet. I hope you have a great time - be safe!

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Good luck when you finally get out there!

Yet another great video, keep up your great work

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Metal detecting is really and truly " mental therapy".

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

It really is, just being outside hunting and walking does you so much good!

Nice little escutcheon...I love decorative finds x

Fairplay to you dawn , I found a six pence nineteen thirty-four dawn I haven't been out for a while got permission from a farmer and I'm still at it seeing what treasure lye there waiting for me ❤ so wish me luck ,

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Good Luck

I have t say, the onion rings really last well! :)

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Hi Dawn, John here from Iowa, USA. The weather here in the states has been crazy, so expect rain sometime for sure. If someone asks you where you would like to eat, tell them the Texas Roadhouse in Terrell, it's a half hour drive on I20 west. We have one here in Des Moines and the food is great. Hope to see you in Texas, Happy hunting.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Will do thanks for the info John :-) Yeeehaaaa

Hi Digin Diggy Dog!!

In 23 days it will be 30 or warmer. You will want your cap most likely. Short sleeves are ok but if you burn easily sunscreen is a good idea. There might be rain be ready. Everything here will either bite you stick you or prick you. Lots of snakes here so keep an eye out. There may be mosquitoes by then. A lot will depend on weather we are in tornado alley. Good luck and good hunting.👍♥️

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, Im going to the Dallas area, I think thats south? Im a mozzy feast :-(

@dennishinkle5010

Жыл бұрын

@@DiggerDawn You are going to a suburb of DFW metroplex but these things hold true for all the area north and south. I've lived here for 60 years born and raised Texan. It was 28 here today and very windy severs storms after midnight. Please be prepared.

You gave me the urge to go detecting again after 30yrs but alas i can't with my ricketty lolly legs.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

I bet you miss it, Ill try and keep recreating armchair detecting for you :-)

@user-jc8tj5co7d

Жыл бұрын

Thanks digger.. I'm Valeri Petrovsky in English.. i am English btw lol...just a username.

I enjoy your videos Dawn. Make sure what ever you wear can handle dancing, because no telling how much silver and gold you’re going to find. Hope you have a safe trip across the pond.

Always enjoy your videos. How Diggy and you are keeping well. 🐕💙

Just wear layers, like you do at home. No wool, not that cold.....😉

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hi there, I have recently bought a better metal detector after becoming more serious about finding precious artifacts etc. I've always found you need to look at the surroundings for potential reference points....as hundreds of years ago people looked for places to bury their valuables, sadly many people died and never returned. I'm reading up on history of old Roman roads etc. I would love to find the lost nazi gold train ,believed to be in Poland somewhere!

It’s a key hole cover. It is the answer. The door knob turns the covers moves to show the Leo lock opening.

I live in Arkansas it’s by Texas. I can tell you pack for WIND and rain. You are coming in the middle of storm season. Temp vary from night to day… 50s F to high 70s F. Be prepared for rain and it’s always windy.

Enjoyed your video Dawn at least you found some interesting items, Is it the standard coil you are using.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

No its not the stock coil. Its a Garrett Viper coil. The max loves it

April is about 75 to lows around 50s Long pants maybe shorts if you like short sleeve shirts bring a windbreaker they do have some rain 3 or 4 days in the month but I'm not sure be nice weather out there.🌺🙋‍♂️🙏👍

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

The escutcheon with lock cover is very nice find. As for weather in Texas as stated prior, it depends on location. You should be able to find the international weather in the newspaper or online. Just have fun and take a lot of pictures and videos.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes thats the plan

As always great, hoop to meet you on spring Detectival😍shortly

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Im not going to spring Detectival, but I am going to the Autumn one in Sept, enjoy yourself and good luck

Hi love!!! Happy Spring!!

The square is for opening the internal latch after you unlock with key. Maybe 👍👍👍👍🙏

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks yes, thats a good idea, its such a strange thing

Dawn it's a victoriana key latch

That ornate thing you found is obviously the escutcheon plate and latch knob for a very large treasure chest. The square shaft operates the latch mechanism. Now get back there and find the rest of the treasure chest and what was inside 😂 Bye the way that's one of the nicest ring things I've seen in a while 👍

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow a proper treasure chest, I fancy finding one of those!!

It was a great hunt and some finds!! I enjoyed your video Dawn.Good luck to you.

Thanks for the video Dawn. Hopefully you’ll make a couple of more videos before you go to Texas, p.s I’m I saw a flower mark on one of your lead finds. Many thanks Alan from North Wales

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

I showed it at the end and said it looked like an xbox stamp

👋 Dawn

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Helloo number 1 🙂

❤❤❤

Great to see you again, please a nel bog search coil 15*17inch how much extra depth can give me with at max ??? Thanks 🌺🌺

Texas is nearly 3 times the size of great Britain so I imagine different parts of it have different weather going on.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Is it so big!!!

@paulr6922

Жыл бұрын

@@DiggerDawn lol

Great hunt Dawn!...Still more to come off there...

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Hiya Kev, yeah more milk bottle lids hahaha, youll have to come next time I go 🙂

@kevidig5676

Жыл бұрын

@@DiggerDawn Yes will do, Just been really tied down at mo mate

Hi Dawn hope your well.ive just noticed your dagger with a long cord where did you get it and how's it attached to your dagger.many thanks Dawn.hope to see you on a rally somewhere.steve demwell.ps love your videos keep up the good work.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Someone in the USA kindly sent it to me years ago, its like a chain lanyard so its very hard wearing and the ring on the end with some pushing it fitted on the end of the rubber handle!

door lock cover

It is hot and humid when you are do to be there. You will need hat to protect you from sun and sun tan lotion. Drink loads of water to stay hydrated. There will be no snowing .

Hello Dawny was wondering why you didn’t post a vid last week … one can forgive you lol Think your correct that is looking like a very ornate Victorian door escutcheon…most swing from left to right and vice versa… but this looks like it lifted ..which makes it even more unique …very nice find well down Mrs … 👏🏻🤙🏻❤️

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Its was snowing badly last weekend, the dig i was going to go on got cancelled and i was preparing for a secret project!

@Chris17198

Жыл бұрын

@@DiggerDawn look forward to seeing what this secret project is eventually lol

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

@@Chris17198 Think you might be waiting till around Dec but it will be worth it

do english farmers put rings in hog noses? Could be one. Weighted escutcheon may return lock to bottom center

Great finds again, I wonder why so many milk bottle tops in the field did the farm bottle its own milk at one time?

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

I think its been muck spread from a dairy at sometime in the past

I think your escutcheon was for a large chest. Like maybe someone's important papers and valuables ;)

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh how exciting, yes it looks too ornate for a door lock thank s

Just a thought Dawn i wonder if that lock assembly could have been on an officer's war chest hence the collapsible handle so it doesn't get in the way . Great video by the way😇

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

A few people have said a chest, thats probably why i liked it so much

Some kind of lock and cover. Some rich person must have owned it.

Having lived in TX most of my life, I can tell you the temperature really depends on what part of the state. Most people don't realize how big Texas really is! North Texas at this time of year is between 18 and 21 degrees C. Partly cloudy with a light breeze. Humidity will be about 25 to 30%. Might be a bit rainy too.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, Im going to the Dallas area, I think thats south?

@micah06v8

Жыл бұрын

@@DiggerDawn Houston is south. Dallas is far north.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

@@micah06v8 Oh is it, I better get google earth out!

@micah06v8

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Has encontrado una cerradura , me encantan tus videos ,👍👍👍

Not sure if I'm right, Dawn, but I thought I saw some numbers on the back of the escutcheon. Is there any way that could be a patent number? Just a thought.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Yes you did see, they say RD

I like the new video intro, but why on earth did you go through the steel gate and close it behind you leaving Maxi and your spade behind on the other side? Lol

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Its was for atmosphere footage haha I forget my detector was still there haha

Get you some good Texan BBQ

I think it is a door latch

Ok Dawn. I live about 80-90 miles away from where you're going (I think). This weeks forecast is Today, 21High/19 low, Wednesday 27/20, Thursday 27/11, Friday 25 storms/11, Saturday 23/12. Now you know what's going on this week. Next week starting Sunday 26th: 28/8, 16/6, 15/4, 19/10, And Thursday 22/12 So ya never know. After Thursday next, I'll post here what it'll be while you're hear. And don't forget I told you, we're in tornado season. Had 3 tornadoes 2 days ago north of Dallas. "Big cog in the hole"???

@harridan.

Жыл бұрын

i have always heard that if you don't like the weather (in texas) wait 5 minutes.

@BarbosaUral

Жыл бұрын

@@harridan. The only exception is between Junes and half way through September where it only varying degrees of stay-in-doors-hot.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the info, im getting an idea it will be a lot hotter than here in uk, I only wear digging stuff anyway, t shirt or t shirt with a coat hahaha

@harridan.

Жыл бұрын

@@BarbosaUral i grew up in houston, then spent many years in fort worth....am extremely grateful to live in the mountains of new mexico where there are no no fleas and the humidity is so low that 40° fahrenheit doesn't feel like 19°

@BarbosaUral

Жыл бұрын

@@harridan. I hear that! But the humidity is no where near Houston levels here. And most of the time when the wind blows humidity to us it burns off around 10am.

Hello Dawn, Where is Kev at these days. ? Cheers.

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Hes really busy, hopefully he will come out again one day

Found out door knocker owner dawn its reg dwight Aka elton john 🤓

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Right now, Texas is in the triple digits(F), but by the time you get here, it should be in the 90’s(F)…so, it is hot!

@DiggerDawn

Жыл бұрын

Brenda I've been and come back from Texas I went in April.