Surprising Things Buried at the End of an Old Stone Wall

[@gageb4476]

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]

I believe your right on the printing press plate

[@beadladee]

That was my thought, too.

[@susanbdusan2785]

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]

@@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]

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

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

let's go let's go treasure and adventure!✌👵

[@robertrusche8039]

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.

[@johnlaforte700]

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

[@sarahbrewer8945]

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

[@judithfairchild8620]

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

[@ladywisewolf3942]

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]

Great suggestion

[@cvservice1]

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

[@nannettemueller5672]

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

[@zworm2]

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]

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]

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

[@deirdreshaw2761]

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]

@@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.

[@georgegordian]

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

[@ericfairchild5431]

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

[@paulfroud3920]

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.

[@basshunter4144]

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.

[@-Cosmic-Healer-]

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]

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

[@Bruzzerfish]

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

[@timjbahl5736]

Yes!!!!

[@jasonreid8705]

Me too!

[@daveparnell3886]

I concur...

[@richardrollins184]

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

[@richardwilliamswilliams]

Good morning from Copperhill Tn.

[@michaelpthompson]

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.😮

[@JackFrost-xvxv]

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

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Brad and thumbs UP!!

[@pcbart1]

Best intro on the internet.

[@jerrydineen2827]

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

[@bethcorey6022]

Morning coffee with Brad❤

[@digginhistoryoncapecod7506]

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

[@11Burns11]

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]

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]

I agree about it being a salt spoon.

[@steveclark4291]

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

[@dawnwilliams4625]

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

[@ericclayton6287]

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

[@jtjano1]

Snuff?

[@MrWoodfiddler]

A medicine spoon - apothecary?

[@jasperscott5426]

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

[@larrysmith4031]

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

[@davidhullinger3636]

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.

[@flea-kh7om]

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

[@judithfairchild8620]

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

[@debbiebrunssen8773]

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

[@relicrat]

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

[@markg1490]

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

[@Dal606BBN]

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.

[@chrissims8936]

Good afternoon from Portugal.

[@momtrips6783]

I LOVE the spoon!

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

Love your videos. Always informative and entertaining. Thank you

[@goodguystu]

Thanks again

[@granvillewooster7673]

Great hunt 👍👍❤️

[@janettetippetts7942]

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]

Yep love the nature shots too

[@EZDiggin]

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

[@stantilton2191]

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.

[@gregstuller6588]

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.

[@dannystaton5386]

Greetings from South Carolina

[@jameswarner6899]

Great finds

[@johnsullivan2449]

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]

Thank you for the information!!!

[@rondathiesen9317]

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

[@karenjones7111]

Fantastic hunt. Thank you.✌❤

[@craziedigging4590]

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

[@craziedigging4590]

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

[@meglamerato4251]

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]

I always wondered that.

[@billkaminsky6255]

Me too

[@CaptAxolotl]

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]

@@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]

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

[@DetectDigSmile]

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.

[@MsDawggysLuckyLife]

Good morning and Happy Friday! Thank you Brad! ❤

[@robertocolangelo3627]

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

[@sylviajones4907]

Love your vids. Thank you!

[@MikeMcInroe]

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

[@pjc9907]

Love ur hunts,thanks

[@BenMadisonTheDummy]

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

[@mickgrant4262]

Thank God it Friday Brad day thanks😊

[@dannywillman373]

Your adventures are so exciting and entertaining thanks

[@wmlemerise2331]

Another great video.

[@nancyestes7506]

Great video Brad

[@JenialB]

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.

[@marcus78937]

Good Morning Brad !!!!!

[@printedwit]

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?

[@JeffKwak-o9l]

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!

[@digginupthecarolinas9870]

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

[@davidgonzales8148]

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

[@memorydetecting]

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

[@Treasure-Charger]

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.

[@nettesusan]

As always love your hunts!

[@krugerdesign]

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]

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

[@jeffwilson3865]

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.

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Interesting finds!

[@tonyaxeman4381]

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

[@davidperry5631]

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

[@pm8465]

Your cruet set handle could also be from a cake plate. Handle screws into the middle and small cakes and pastries around it. I have such a plate.

[@jimcloake]

Amazing finds there Brad

[@williamstewart1378]

i love hunting in the woods .. great video

[@Fred-tr8zg]

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

[@jimmymalone3494]

I enjoyed your video.

[@garrykellogg3215]

11:00 Looks like it has 2 more Pins/Rivets as if it was positionable and the lead was just part of a case. Looks to be 3 pieces (other than the lead case).

[@BrianOakesHaitiHunter]

Would love to see an image from that plate piece. Looks like some type of early sports equipment. I get a real kick out of identifying the flora and fauna that you photograph.

[@billbeard4740]

Always enjoy your videos

[@woody42156]

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

[@ecotangokeithfugittrkkf733]

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

[@kevinjustkevin7627]

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

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@andrewkrzykowski3489]

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

[@michealcorbin6095]

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

[@janinelazier5789]

"Necessity is the Mother of Invention "!

[@michaelbaker602]

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.

[@buddyshover5190]

Go Brad

[@dharsh007]

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

[@dfdigger3820]

At 11:00 id say a print plate :)

[@thecreekwalker0174]

Nice lantern part

[@kamicrum4408]

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

[@EmptyWoods]

The handle could also be for a glass tidbit or sandwich serving tray. Did you find any pieces of glass around there?

[@msidiotbox2570]

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