Searching the Ruins of a Town’s Wealthiest Family

[@seahawksfan7298]

Despite not finding coins, I think this was a great hunt Brad. So many amazing and unusual finds. Would love if you could make a follow up video to this, showing each item all cleaned and up close! I hope you go back to this property some day soon? Considering how many neat things you came across after it had already been detected multiple times, I should think there’s probably still a lot more to there to discover!

[@kayesdigginit1519]

That was indeed a wealthy family with all of the beautiful items that you saved from the dirt. Silver and gold plated pieces, even the spigot 👍 It's great that the buckle had a patent date on it, which helps verify the date of when the family lived there. Thank you again for your phenomenal efforts to give us another great video ☺

[@muchomusiclibre]

I've definitely noticed more reckless people getting into metal detecting in the last 10 years, who don't care about history, don't care about the people whose stuff they're digging, and they saw a video or two of 'AMAZING TREASURE FOUND' on KZbin, and decided to get a detector and hunt. They leave their holes unfilled as well, which drives me nuts. I haul 100% of what I find out of the hunt site, and dispose of what needs to be disposed of responsibly. Brad is one of the good guys though, and whether he finds cool stuff or not, it's about the adventure and the history.

[@ryanjourney9607]

muchomusiclibre I’ve seen it quite a bit lately. Not sure if it is because of COVID and people are home bored, so they pick up a detector. Like you said it seems to mostly be people hoping to get rich. Also lots of them begging for sites to detect. I just tell them that research is all part of the fun.

[@george2113]

Desperate people pushed to the edge

[@calvinh.8882]

The leather thing with all the hooks on it is part of a lace-up boot or a woman's like high top lace-up shoe.

[@Laurel-zg8tn]

I have a pair of shoes from the early 60's with the same attachment...what once was always comes around eventually...

[@TheSassy1962]

I completely agree with you guys!

[@knallertk8062]

That would be my guess too.

[@trolltaker]

I came here to say the same thing.

[@manabouttown63701]

Beat me to it. Lace hooks.

[@joebrown1382]

That clock movement is a great find being that complete. Love the buckle with the Cherubs. Many of these finds prove it was a wealthy family, wealthy in those days.

[@lorraine9309]

I remember my grandparents hanging old pictures and photo frames from a picture / dado rail, in the front room of their house, using very thin chains like the one you found. And I definitely think that the 'rivets' on a leather strip, were 'buttons' from a childs or a small womens boot, requiring a small hook to fasten.

[@dragonwalker4644]

Also holding the glass lampshades up from the ceiling fitting

[@pettyeddie2000]

Good morning Brad ! Some GREAT finds today. Simply amazing that these items were still around after all these years. Stay safe.

[@rppvt]

at 17:00 the birds become heralds of my memories. The shots of acorns and mushrooms add SO much, Brad. Thanks

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Would love to hear an update on those items and what they were or who made them. Very unique.

[@KarynDale]

I am a fairly new subscriber and I’m making my way through all of your videos. Each one is so well done; between the history lesson, the artifacts and finds, and the lovely scenery, it’s hard not to binge them !! Thank you for sharing with us all. 😊

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Very Very Nice finds.. Congrats Brad❤

[@alanchatterton1978]

I believe that the decorative piece that was folded over was a "Norwegian Frog". They are typically used on sweaters and jackets. You sew them on like a button (the four little holes). The folded over portion is probably the loop, there will be a matching one with a hook.

[@charlene-allgood]

Brad, I have Victorian buttons with scenes on them. On the right side the crescent is a shiny metal. The craftsmanship and detail of many antique brass and glass buttons is astounding!

[@GilbertNichols]

LIKE #526. I always enjoy watching your videos. The pictures of nature, the music and the education I get from your experience is unlike every other detectorist videos. I'm especially grateful that you don't exhibit some juvenile emotional outburst when you find something extraordinary. 9:39 - Cool find!

[@LauraLandman-qj8yy]

Brad I hate it when you say well folks it's time to go.i could watch u all day long ❤ Keep it going for old folks like me

[@tincuptimmetaldetecting9259]

Very nice hunt Brad. Congrats on the relics! Love the spigot! Stay safe. GL&HH!

[@tedpyman5700]

Thought I'd get myself in the mood here in the UK by enjoying a few tins of Green Mountain IPA by Thornbridge..... lovely beer!!!🙂🐻

[@erikastoddert2655]

The shape of that knife blade is similar to a cheese knife of today. Having a specialty utensil like that would certainly be a sign of wealth.

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

I have never seen a cheese knife until now. Definitely a sign of wealth

[@MrNight-dg1ug]

@@someoneyoudontknow7407 lol

[@janwoodward7360]

Or it could be a fish knife...for serving a whole fish at the table. Those Victorians had a utensil for every occasion.

[@trinketsmusings]

I think this might be the best collection of things that display the lifestyle and aesthetic of the original occupants. Really cool and ornate finds!

[@spudhut2246]

Amazing finds. It goes to show, your wealth doesn't go with you when you leave this earth. Great work!!

[@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677]

Some really great finds, Brad. Especially that button with the figure in it. That was amazing! I'm thinking that the spigot may have been on a stoneware crock used to chill and serve beverages.

[@dragonwalker4644]

Also seen on 'Water Purifiers'

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Awesome finds. It makes me think of the people who lived back then. The life’s they lived is so much different than what we know.

[@diannesandenfebles2774]

What a great hunt! Very unique finds that definitely show history. Very, very neat!

[@ericcorse]

No coins but still some neat stuff. Being of semi codger age I knew that to be a Vicks jar right off.

[@pattymaclean7126]

Thhank you for showing the lady slipper. We cannot pick them in new hampshire , it is against the law.( at least when i was growing up) but have you seen a jack in the pulpit yet. ???

[@ericcorse]

@uncletigger I can't remember LOL

[@ptaylor4923]

I'm full on codger. You're absolutely right

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

I love all your episodes. You are a modern day explorer. I love you channel. Thank you ever sooo much. From Calgary Canada 🇨🇦

[@rickkoczak2570]

Very cool finds!! Quite a few different things! Fun to watch. Great day! Best!!

[@johnmceachern2813]

Some unique and unusual finds Brad , always look forward to your videos! Thank you !

[@davelamb3303]

Very fancy finds, so cool. In that button I can see a Moon (Sliver with face?) on the right side maybe it belongs to some PJ's. Imagination's can take us around the world. Great hunt, Cheers!

[@joyceclark8476]

Hi Brad, great drone footage. Blue Vick’s jar, a sign from your grandfather. He walks with you. All good, angels. What finds today. Crazy things . Great things ! Great filming, music was perfect for video. Wonderful job like always. Thanks for the trip. Later, ARROW *🎱 Connecticut 🇺🇸

[@GozdniJoza79]

Very beautiful finds! The sceene on the buckle looks like an Allegory of the arts depicting figures that symbolize music, painting, sculpting and architecture. Perhaps it belonged to some artist or teacher.

[@markmasoni1189]

I agree, I thought it might be the clasp of an artist’s paint kit satchel.

[@rondaschmidt9641]

Awesome I look forward to your videos. Always a highlight to my week.

[@marymisdom3955]

Gosh it's fun to imagine this family with so many pretty things. I wonder if there are any photos of the people or house. Thank you for sharing.

[@ernestmawyer9165]

Been away for awhile do to health issues, glad to be in the woods with you again

[@kayesdigginit1519]

I'm glad that you're feeling better ☺

[@ernestmawyer9165]

@@kayesdigginit1519 Thank you

[@irenemariebelanger3758]

I believe that the button has a monk pushing a barrel into a cave. The next button is perhaps an iron cross subjected to a queen or king's crown (Leopold? ) I enjoy your show very entertaining. You take your time and explain about the objects you find, description of the history, the beautiful landscape and the animals that inhabit the area plus your family life,your work and the love that you show for your family. Please continue entertaining us with your wonderful stories.

[@edbooth946]

Thanks for another great video. That object at 8:00 looks like the part of a shoe or boot, or even a corset, maybe, that was laced up.

[@paulstan9828]

Always enjoy the opening music and the nature filming. You do a really nice job.

[@gyselapacheco1254]

The scene on the buckle looks like a french painting call "The Swing" by the artist Fragonard.

[@riconagrom5999]

Awesome buckle Brad! And once again superb video production. Best detecting vids on the tube!

[@kimberlyclark4508]

Those were all very cool finds, thanks for sharing!!💜 love to Becca and Bentley!!

[@lindahillis9684]

Loved the day.

[@buckrockerm]

Yes Vermont looks so much like my state of WV.

[@daltong6898]

I think that button with "the scene" may be a classic case of Pareidolia. When the brain perceives shapes or objects as having a human or animal form or face, similar to the leaves in the bottom center of the screen at 9:10 they looks like a skull or screaming face. I think the "man" in the button may have been a piece of wire wrapped around a pin, maybe to hold it onto that ornamental piece you found with the glob of iron on it? Definitely some sweet finds either way, the land without a doubt had a wealthy past! Keep up the good work! Your vids are one of the things I look forward to most about fridays!

[@daleneff89]

Great fun. We always used Vicks for colds, rubbed on chest, neck, back and under nose.

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

As a vintage jewelry collector that I often repurpose (if they are broken) I think that is a clasp for a triple strand necklace or bracelet. Very pretty. Love your videos Brad. Catching up as you can see.

[@ladywisewolf3942]

Brad, another fascinating adventure. I've been watching you for a couple of years now and would love to see a "clean up" video of some of the more interesting finds after they are through the cleaning/ restoration process. 😉👍

[@sharingthebounty2488]

Around 17:30....I think that strip is maybe part of a "shoe-boot" ....you would criss-cross the shoe lace up the boot (a lady's boot", and then tie at the top....Even in the 1950's I remember having leather boots that laced up with those round, opened buttons...there are no lace holes..just the round "hooks" to feed the laces around. (LOL...yeah....I'm 71 but I am sure that they used these kinds of lacing hooks in the 1800's as well )

[@Snookums1950]

Vick’s was also used mostly rubbed on the chest or back when you had a cold or sore chest .warm and comforting .

[@Terrierist]

It's cool to see the Vicks jar, which traveled from my hometown (Greensboro, NC) where it was manufactured, to the woods of Vermont.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Brad, that button at 4:00 is gorgeous, it looks like a man in side profile with his right side nearest the viewer, could he be chopping/sawing a tree ?? it's beautiful. Some stunning finds on this episode, I love the buckle/adornment it must have been something special to see in it's day. I know this will sound silly but the blue Vicks jar, could it be a weird out there sign that your GrandFather approves of you finally wearing what he said worked ??? I know it's a crazy thought but I'm a big believer that things are meant to happen at certain times. Brad, I would be happier with the items you found today but I guess that's the archaeologist in me lol. A great show, thank you for taking us with you, I hope you got back relatively dry. xx

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for the adventure and seeing some amazing finds ! Take care , stay safe and healthy there in Vermont ! Doing okay here in Kansas .

[@eddierandall4992]

Great finds 👏 be interested to see if the clock maker put his initials and date in , usually they hide them on the inner workings even when sent to be repaired they would also add there own mark , and as ever another great video

[@McChrister]

Great finds! HH and GL on your next adventure! Just adore you drone footage, incredibly beautiful....Blessings send to you from Canada.🙏🏼🍀♥️👋🏼🇨🇦😰

[@TreasureTrail]

Wow! Great finds! You got a good spot there.

[@landjgoff]

Thanks for letting me tag along as you look for and find bits and pieces of long ago. Takes me away from this stressful world.

[@jim-do5pt]

a row of shoe lace (corset?) studs. I re-pourposed my Vicks jar, by putting stick matches in. Great Finds...!!

[@indianacreekwalker4474]

5:00 mark that is a ladies broach that went on a boat collar dress.. it would attach around the semi circle or (boat) collar generally worn in a formal or religious gathering :) very nice !!

[@rebeccas8895]

Another great adventure! I would like to see another video going back to this place..seems like you could find more. Love the unusual finds in this video. 😀

[@rdoggtreasurehunter5583]

Wow some really great decorative finds Brad! Nice job!

[@wadehendryx7378]

Great dig. With what you found, can you imagine what might still be left there? Very nice pieces. Hope you and your family doing well. Stay safe. Have a great weekend.

[@muddycoils6947]

I love detecting around cellar holes! Nice find and great knowledge!

[@itzcaseykc]

Awesome finds. Maybe next time will prove even more interesting things.

[@Amasod1]

I just love your work. Great finds, great information you should be a teacher. Now when you find something I know what it is before you tell us and I know the names of these items.The best part is the music and when you take video of the places you are in between the finds. I could watch a whole video of just you walking through the woods show the wonders of nature. Thank you so much for sharing your journeys.

[@wayne-olongley7558]

I just found your YT channel and haven't been able to stop watching! I live in northern Vermont and started doing metal detecting briefly before I had kids, and tried it at the location of a house that burned down in the early 40's, found a few interesting items but nothing really cool. I always wanted to do what you do and get in the woods around stone walls and old foundations where there used to be farm land a very long time ago I found some really good places while hunting and even found cool treasures just sitting on top of the ground I can only imagine what's under the surface

[@carsonlofgren5932]

Your editing skills are AMAZING!! I feel like im watching a movie!!

[@DrJones-ni5mb]

Your brass escutcheon appears to be from a musket patchbox. the hole would have had a little brass lid that you could pry up with a fingernail. You can see remains of the closing spring on the back. It looks to be a small caliber between 36 to 45 caliber. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into your videos and taking us along with you!

[@antoineguenette2390]

Clips with leather, could they be from ladies shoe lace up?

[@richardcollins9354]

That was my first impression also

[@kayesdigginit1519]

That's what I'm thinking also.

[@escotto.smithii7359]

We had the same thought - a leather boot of some sort. Especially once we could see that the metal was not flush with the leather.

[@maxsands3861]

Even the rich had crappy pockets! Sometimes money just doesn't matter you still have problems no matter what. Nice adventure Brad.

[@viennesetreasuresmudlarkin5967]

that buckle is awesome! also the button and the shoe decoration (?). for me, these personal belongings are much more interesting than coins. great finds!

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

I think all the items you found are just great. The small leather object looks like the top of a woman's shoe/boot where the lases would be tightened. The small button with the man could be a granite miner type cutting stone. The belt buckle is just fabulous. I hope you go back for more.

[@maladylis08]

Neat video ! I'm over here in NH and now with 2 metal detectors, my son and I will be trying our hand at looking for treasures ! Good luck on your hunts !

[@MeagainIA2011]

intricate piece after the first button looks like I might have been a clasp on a cape. The spigot looks somewhat like the old gas lighting fixtures we had in an old victorian house we used to live in when I was a kid. Every room had them, some even still had the ornate shades or globes on them.

[@deborahfalzone936]

Wow! I stumbled upon one of your videos today. I had to subscribe. Your excursions are very, very neat. You're very knowledgeable and such a pleasure to watch. I have looked at other detectors that are just THE worst. Keep them coming. So glad I found you.

[@davidwhite9045]

Wow cool finds the button was crazy looks like the robot from lost in space can’t wait for your next vid

[@juliegriffin7609]

First time watching. Love the buckle!

[@ddniUK]

The number and size of finds you got tells me that the previous detectorists didn’t do a very good job. Great video!

[@davehill9113]

The leather with four hooks looks like boot lace hooks...good stuff as always!

[@MichaelJohnson-ml1zd]

agreed

[@clarisse942]

Hello Brad, i think the item before the last one; the leather with de 4 round "buttons" on it .this is I think to close your shoes . It is on both sides you pull the shoelace around at the end you make a bow. Little bit difficult to explain in English. My mountain shoes had such a closure .I am from 1946. The glas blue pot ,i recognise immediately as Vicks, we put the ointment below our nose when we had a cold .it was to make your nose and head brighter .i think there was eucalyptus in it .I am from holland

[@MikeMcInroe]

Awesome adventure Brad and love the ornate items you found! Glad the vicks helped with the bugs...they can drive a person crazy for sure. Mike in stormy Florida

[@joacatmcd]

Item at 5:00, a garment hook closure, that folded over bit would slide under a piece of metal that we now call an eye (think hook & eye bra closures) I bet it was off a ladies sholder cape, I love that find!

[@robinsdoggieworld5153]

Impressive finds, very exciting! 🕰👍

[@glennaw1547]

I also saw the “Man in the Moon” for this button also. The site must have been detected before as the owner has said BUT you are the winner here. You found the items that tells the story of this family in the every day. This was wonderful. I hope you get to visit this site again. 😊

[@michaelely2267]

Maybe the piece with the leather is part of a shoe, or boot and the laced hooked in the metal pieces. Great video.

[@Superspreader11]

That's what I was thinking

[@kayeeiland4167]

The object at 5:13 looks like half of a belt closure...the hook would connect with a straight bar of the other side of the clasp . The belt itself could have been of fabric . My mother had several antique clasps like this .

[@joelbeckley2107]

Great hunt!!!!! & as always great video Brad!!!!!

[@tracybranham8648]

Stunning finds!

[@aussiexperience]

The button looks like a working miner. The leather looks to be from a corset. Great finds.

[@GrillinandChillinwithColeman]

Thanks!!! Now I get up early on Fridays to watch your video. I always get inspired to film better videos after watching yours.

[@Barbara_Schulz]

The intricate piece with half a “button” looks like a frog, a clasp used to hold a cape together around the neck and shoulders

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

the music in your videos is A+, great job!

[@silverpatriot568]

Wow amazing finds you need to go back again. some time.

[@nancyfail160]

LOVE THE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE BRIM OF THE HAT. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@jddigger5926]

I believe that first button is known as a story button some of them had scenes from popular stories of the past ( Alice in wonderland,Peter pan ect.) nice find love your videos keep it up always great story to go along with the video

[@k.w.churchill4397]

Awesome knife, first thing.. Loved that

[@pigoff123]

Love the belt buckle. Great finds.

[@jengalloway4961]

Awesome finds, please go back to this site. There has to be more. Lol

[@RobynSaavedra]

The metal thing with cherubs from the mid 1800's could be a shoe buckle. They wore them on their shoes for decoration and adornment. Very cool.

[@markwhite2199]

The leather with the 4 clips looks like it might come from a ladies lace up shoe/boot. You can find them on some work/hiking boots even today. Safe hunting.

[@MsBonijoni]

. .AT 5:10 . .it’s a cape or sweater clasp, it’s missing the chain element that connects to the other metal half of the one shown here . .(exquisite repousse’, raised design relief✔️)

[@coloringwithd]

Wow this is an exciting excursion. You found some cool items. I love the clock and the fancy button like thing. I'm guessing if it had a loop that maybe it might go through a button hole? The leather piece with the hooks on it reminds me of a shoe or boot, maybe a woman's. That clock was something else. I had no idea what it was when you pulled it out of the ground. Thank you so much for the fun videos. I hope you didn't get rained on. Take care ♥♥♥

[@kodiak5714]

Alexander the Great 336-323 BC coin- the man looks like he is sitting. AWESOME FIND!!!

[@debbieobryan8734]

Thankyou, fabulous finds Brad.