I'm almost 100% the lead backed "tag" is a printing press plate, almost all the ones I have seen are lead backed and any image inside usually has designs on whatever object is being printed.

@justice4all82

10 ай бұрын

I believe your right on the printing press plate

@beadladee

10 ай бұрын

That was my thought, too.

@susanbdusan2785

10 ай бұрын

I thought so, too, when I saw it. So, maybe someone was a printer and had a press in an outbuilding, kept locked for security. Or an inventor of a thing with levers, who paid a newspaper to fashion an advertisement, and when the ad had run, the printer gave him/her the “original”. Either way, that might explain why the family could afford a “chandelier” and a cruet.

@gageb4476

10 ай бұрын

@@susanbdusan2785 Would explain a few things that's for sure, the one I have has a pocket watch ad on it, found on park property that used to be farm land.

@zworm2

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. It was a permanent piece that was reused in different ads. Looked like a piece of farm machinery?

Suggestion : at the end of your weekly videos, include any updates on mystery items from the previous one.

The double wick thing is from a paraffin heater, set with a small blue flame and a T shaped chimney on top. I have one and it heats my green house in the winter, 1 gallon per week.

@kayesdigginit1519

10 ай бұрын

Well that's pretty cool too learn about, thank you for your info!!

The picture of the levers remind me of the levers used for manually changing the track direction on a railway line.

@judithfairchild8620

10 ай бұрын

Interesting suggestion!!! Having seen the full sized signs you may be right. I grew up not far from the train station in my hometown. They did have some interesting signs

The printing block has or looks like a seed planter, my Grandparents were Sooner in Oklahoma, and had one similar to yours. It would dig a hole and the other handle was pulled to drop the seed or plant. From the late 1800 to the early 1900.

Brad, I've been watching you for several years now and never missed a video, I love them all. However I always wish that you would have a short follow-up at the end showing the more interesting finds of that day , all cleaned up with any information you found out about them. Several other detectorists do this on their videos and it adds a very satisfying ending.

@digginwithdude

10 ай бұрын

Great suggestion

@cvservice1

9 ай бұрын

and like to see more on the deus settings an program you use

@nannettemueller5672

8 ай бұрын

Please please! You peak my interest and then - - - I never get to know...

Great hunt! The 'spoon' is, I believe, half of a set of sugar tongs for putting sugar cubes in your cuppa tea. The handle could also be from a Tantalus, the common companion to the Cruet set that ensured at least your guests could get a drink. You need to remember that many household items were bought from a catalog and shipped, disassembled. To be put together on arrival - That does sound very familiar, doesn't it? Even pieces of large furniture. Sears Catalog memories.

@terryt.1643

10 ай бұрын

Even house kits were sold in the Sears catalog between 1908 through 1940. We have a couple of really cute houses downtown that were bought and assembled on site.

@zworm2

10 ай бұрын

@@terryt.1643 that's right! We too have many Craftsman homes in our neighborhood.

@deirdreshaw2761

8 ай бұрын

The Sears catalog homes were called American Foursquare a, although they came in many sizes and layouts. They were assembled in the Midwest and sent, as a kit, by railcar to be assembled. I live in one in Vermont. They often have some Craftsman styling.

@zworm2

8 ай бұрын

@@deirdreshaw2761 agreed! My wife and I almost bought one in Maryland after we got married. They are great homes and have several standard extensions. Solid and comfortable.

Nice finds , I’m 80 so you’ve found things from my era.

Brad I’d love to see a video of your collection of lifetime finds. If you have a trophy room or display.

@timjbahl5736

10 ай бұрын

Yes!!!!

@jasonreid8705

10 ай бұрын

Me too!

@daveparnell3886

10 ай бұрын

I concur...

Hello from Ontario, Canada. I'm enjoying your videos a lot. I Detected for 25-30 years and think it's an amazing hobby. Just wish I was still doing it, but age got in the way. Got some great finds over the years though.

That lock is a Yale & Towne. It was a beautiful Gold Plated design. Worth around $250 in good condition

Hi Brad! The toy gun is a repeating rubber band gun. The end of the barrel has a sort of a "V" notch where a rubberband is stretched back above the trigger area and a spoked wheel holds the rubberband. The spoke is clicked back a notch and then another rubberband is loaded. More rubberbands are loaded until full. To fire, the trigger is pulled and launches a rubberband until it's empty. Basically a repeating semi automatic rubberband gun. I'm guessing 1950s to 1960s era. When was aluminum used for toys? After WWII? and when was rubberbands invented? Great channel Brad, thank you!

I love the way you try to figure out the story behind the artifacts. How did the padlock get broken? Why is the spoon modified? How did kids play with a toy gun? Etc., etc.😮

A dime and a penny! Makes cents! Love it!

Top of the morning all. what a way to start the day, coffee some kind of danish . Brad on the 65 inch and me in my recliner wow! thanks Brad.

That small spoon may be what is known as a "salt spoon". It might seem out of place except for the presence of the Cruet Set Handle. Great site and well produced content.

@ladywisewolf3942

10 ай бұрын

That's the first thing I thought too, it's the right shape and size for an old fashioned salt spoon that was used prior to shakers. It would have accompanied a salt cellar, usually a small wooden box which would have been passed around to guests on the table.

@kayesdigginit1519

10 ай бұрын

I agree about it being a salt spoon.

Could the spoon have been modified to be a measuring spoon?

@jtjano1

10 ай бұрын

Snuff?

@MrWoodfiddler

9 ай бұрын

A medicine spoon - apothecary?

Hey Brad; those look like winch controls from a turn of the 19th/20th century winch. If they were logging out there it could be of that. The previous commenter said it looks like something from printing press but you have to ask yourself what would it be doing out there.

Morning coffee with Brad❤

Like stepping back in time with every hunt you take us through- fantastic scenery and loads of history- well done!

The mystery find, to me looks like the inner workings of a very old lock. 🔒 Of some kind...... Awesome 👍

Hey Brad I've dug something similar to your mystery piece you found. Mine belongs to an Old Powder Pistol or Rifle. It's part of the plate where the Hammer ofthe gun would be. It looks like the ends of your piece is broken. Take Care Brad

I just love the way you metal detector with what you find its just great.

Fantastic hunt. Thank you.✌❤

Good morning from Copperhill Tn.

I'm 72 yrs young and like a kid, I can't wait see what you dig up Sir. Happy hunting.

I own a two wick lamp. They do throw more light. Used it extensively during a power outage 45 years ago here in Virginia. Has a typical clear chimney with a beautiful green shade. I think it was probably used in a typical 19th century parlor when guests came calling.

Awesome finds Brad. The spoon looks like it had been modified to be a snuff spoon!

HEY! Good morning Brad and thumbs UP!!

Good morning how is everyone doing?

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN

10 ай бұрын

On Kalaupapa in Molokai, HI🌴All is well.😅

Best intro on the internet.

I agree that the mystery item is a printing block. The image looks like the mechanism from a casement window, perhaps?

Thank you Brad for the adventure , seeing beautiful scenery and sweet finds ! Take care , stay safe and healthy !

Great finds Brad! So interesting to see what you find And for the lovely nature 'pics' you show us. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!

@digginwithdude

10 ай бұрын

Yep love the nature shots too

It always blows my mind that you can find coins & trinkets out in the middle of the woods. I picture in my mind how it must have looked without all the small trees..just the old large ones.

Fun way to start my Friday! Love watching your hunts. Once again, thank you for sharing. Happy hunting.

I LOVE the spoon!

As always love your finds! Love history and things you find to go with it

My understanding is cruet sets typically contained condiments such as salt, pepper, vinegar, oil and mustard.

Love your videos. Always informative and entertaining. Thank you

Mystery object is proof of aliens😂😂😂

Great finds. Still loving your channel.Happy swingin n diggin Brad.👍😘

Congratulations Brad on your great finds . Many interesting finds Ty for sharing

I think I remember that lever is from a farm tractor label for the gears and PTO but not sure. I just read other comments about the print plate is right but my Great Uncle had a tractor with thee same gear lever set up and a brass plate next to gear box.

Very nice finds. I love the double wick lantern piece. Thanks for sharing. What an amazing hobby.

Hi Brad. Great video, they just get better and better. I love the music, the nature and scenery shots as well as the detecting . Keep it up and thanks. Andy

Love watching you dig the old relics out of the ground so much history in what you do 👍👍. Great videos look forward to seeing the next adventure.

I have a brass padlock identical to the one you found. But mine is complete. I didn't find mine in the woods. Got mine for 2$ at a yard sale years ago.

The small spoon looks similar to a item I’ve seen used in chemistry for dispensing small amounts of chemical/pharmaceutical powder. The spoon is for dispensing and the spatula end is for making a paste.

@judithfairchild8620

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information!!!

Your adventures are so exciting and entertaining thanks

Still a joy to watch,and your wrap up segment on your finds😊.

Good morning Brad. I love your videos and have a question. Do the people who invite you to their land expect you to give them the items you find, or do you get to keep them?

@tomjoslin1

10 ай бұрын

I always wondered that.

@billkaminsky6255

10 ай бұрын

Me too

@CaptAxolotl

10 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure he’s mentioned it a couple times over the years but I believe they work it out before hand. Or he shows them what he found and gives them the option.

@darlenefraser3022

10 ай бұрын

@@CaptAxolotlyou’re right. He has covered it and that’s how he handles it. The land owner gets shown everything and gets to choose if they want anything.

@cdd4248

10 ай бұрын

In a previous video - he said that yes, he turns over his finds and gives them the option/choice.

Glad to see you out enjoying your summer and your Deus machine. Hope the family is well and thanks for posting another adventure Brad! Mike in sunny Florida

hi brad , another great day out detecting and always very informative , I've learnt so much by seeing what you find , as well as the beautiful areas you detect , thanks , rob from australia

Good morning and Happy Friday! Thank you Brad! ❤

Great finds

Love your vids. Thank you!

This was a very cool video!!!!! Your '40's finds circled my birth year which made it more fun to watch.

Amazing finds there Brad

It's me again Brad. Great Hunt. Love the altered Spoon. Love the toy gun. I've never seen a double wick lamp either very nice piece. Congrats on the Silver Coins Wheaties and all the Relics. Take Care Brad

Great video Brad

The duplex wick could be from a paraffin heater. I remember having one in my bedroom in winter back in the 70's in rural Scotland

Greetings from South Carolina

Thank you for creating such insightful, thoughtful, quality, content. The best.

Love digging old locks. Miss the intricate details that were included on almost everything years ago.

Another great video.

I am continuously amazed with the quality of your photography!!

Great hunt 👍👍❤️

love your videos really enjoy the shots 9of nature that you give to go along with them

I actually had one of those brass Yale locks beautiful working condition with the key and yes they are heavy locks

i love hunting in the woods .. great video

Love ur hunts,thanks

this is a real stretch but, based on some of your bottle finds from previous videos, i wonder if someone might not also have used the 'baby spoon' to get to the bottom of some of those tiny-mouthed jars of the same period?

I am hooked started watching and binged . Now I look forward to the Friday next. I had been to Vermont, Burlington to be exact .

I'm always pleased to watch another adventure, thank you. I'm thinking the levered and lead backed piece may go with military insignia of some sort. Things made of sheet brass were often stiffened with a lead backing. Just a guess. Have a great day.

As always love your hunts!

great stuff thanks

The instrument that looks like a baby spoon actually looks like an old doctor prod,used to hold your tongue down so you can see the throat

looks like a printing plate...a pic of something...you can get an idea by covering with ink, put a block of wood behind, and a blank paper and other block on other side, then gently press in a vice

Great stuff, Sweet home lolly Wolly love it man” keep up the great work❤

Good afternoon from Portugal.

I found a quarter shot with a 22. Still have it. Love the videos

I enjoyed the video, nice finds, I’ll catch you on the next one 🇺🇸

Just a guess, but I think the historical economic times may determine what you typically find in detecting old home sites. When times were very lean folks probably were a little more careful with their few possessions and less likely to misplace things, or one generation’s treasured items may not have held the same value as the succeeding occupiers of the property. As always, great video!

Chikd spoon, or maybe a condiment a condiment? Hot chili oil,mayo,mystard ect.😊

Some great finds, as always. I love to hunt these old walls also. I wish you to snap your finger and go back and see what it looked like when the people lost there items.

Sweet woods hunt, Brad! I've not found a double wick lamp myself either. Now, that is on my bucket list. It looked so high-tech for back in those days.

Gotta love the silver and relics. That double wick lamp is sweet but that spoon id the star of the day.

Always enjoy your videos

Good Morning Brad !!!!!

Maybe turned into a sugar spoon or a spoon to stir tea or coffee? Very cool finds.

Looks Like a letterpress image block for a vintage printing machine , probably had a wood block glued to the back at one time, however put some ink on it and press it on some paper to see the image. Looks like a wood pattern of Dowels / chair legs?

@williamp.4491

10 ай бұрын

Agreed, I thought the same thing because of the detail of the engraving.

I was waiting for you to find that! Lol

"Necessity is the Mother of Invention "!

I found a toy cap gun from the 1950's, a NY Badge and a subway token from Rochester Subway before they closed on June 29, 1956.

Interesting finds!

If you have a stamp pad, stamp the plate and show us the image. Very cool finds.

I'm a cheap date, and, I AAALWAYS love going out with you ! 😁 I've never seen a double wick either... COOOL !!! 😀

I enjoyed your video.

That brass piece with the lead back looks like it’s for printing