Widow? Hermitess? Metal Detecting a Place with an Unusual Story

[@minesofmoriaman]

I watch a lot of the "other guys" hoovers, chiggers, etc etc. but I just want to say that I look towards your uploads the most.. they are always super interesting and nicely edited. also your flair for filming the environment and your surroundings is top notch! you do great work man. I detect a lot "most of my free time" lol, and am always thrilled to find an old coin or 2, but my favorite finds by far, are the relics.. skelly keys, buckles ,bells things like that make my day and I can tell by your responses that you like that sort of thing as well. keep up the great work mr.

[@Rocks123]

I Agree his video's are the best and would rather watch him then any of the other guys

[@HeartShapeMistakes]

Agreed 😊

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

Thanks for sharing great content. Greetings from WW2Historyhunter

[@kayesdigginit1519]

It appears the female resident(s) favored butterflies and leafwork on their various items. I agree with another commenter; your first item may have been a palm hairbrush. The three sided item is so beautiful and could have been holding 3 jams as it was placed on the table for breakfast; toast sitting in the center tray. Congrats on not only locating the site but also the silver barber quarter 🎉😀 Your videos make my Friday mornings start out in the best way ☺ have a great weekend Brad!!

[@HalsPals]

I was thinking that that the multi-pieced item was a tripod of some kind....

[@capers72424]

Good call! My great-aunt had a cruet holder that is very similar to the three-sided thing. I bet you are right!

[@chadcampion1897]

I am currently deployed in Saudi Arabia with the army. I live in NH and I am a metal detectorist. I have 9 more days before I head back to NH. I have watched every one of your videos they got me through this deployment. Can't wait to grab my Minelab CTX 3030 and hit the ground in NH. Thanks for all the videos. Keep them coming

[@michaelpeel9347]

The last item with all the parts looks to be the stand for a Cruet set, held 3 bottles with oil, vinegar etc the handle in the center the three rings held the bottles in place. the remaining parts the tray and feet. Thanks for sharing Mike form Texas, Take Memories,Leave Footprints

[@bevsoutherngirl736]

That was exactly my thinking too.

[@coffeebean41]

My same thought! Very pretty one!

[@normawinton6832]

Bingo! Im glad you figured that one out. Good eye!

[@Andrew.D.Gillis]

I was just about to reply the same thing!

[@stevevaughn1959]

As soon as I seen that is exactly what I thought it was too...crust set...base/ triangle piece, rings that held the bottles and the center post/ handle

[@gregorybarr6112]

Great monologue Brad! You get our imaginations working as you detect the earth for items left behind by previous inhabitants. Middle of nowhere being a historic somewhere = great finds!

[@Disneyprincess00]

As one of ur female subscribers, I really enjoyed today’s video. These items were relatable. I closed my eyes and imagined the independent, strong willed woman who lived at this property. Thank You!

[@Disneyprincess00]

White Marlin I love hearing stories like urs. I can relate to ur Gr Grandma. Im independent, confident, and assertive, & I’m vertically challenged too (I’m 5’2”)Lol. Today’s generation has it very easy compared to days gone by. Ty for sharing ur story with me. PS-As a child I went to camp in the Adirondacks. Upstate NY is beautiful!!

[@Jen-zk9se]

You have a way of conveying the experience of being in your current location that really pulls the viewer in. Feel like I’m right there. Thank you for your work 💛

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mountlougallops]

Goosebumps with this vid Brad. Exciting to find a women’s homestead. Thanks so much!🦋🦋🦋

[@raindropsfukushemiaflavore9914]

Your videos of your adventures always have a unique style. Very calming and peaceful yet I'm filled with curiosity. Love the history you present with your detecting. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

[@eusatina]

Calming and peaceful - I totally agree. I have begun watching your vids as I fall asleep. Very calming. Set the automatic/continuous play and lulls me to sleep. Then I go back through my history and view the ones I missed later.

[@jacobice2011]

That intro music was AWESOME. Man you’re talented. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, Jacob!

[@marmaladecat]

Your videos are a soft and gentle place to land after a hard day. Thanks so much!

[@PlasteredDragon]

I think the small peace with the glass bead might have been the latch to a personal diary or journal, or perhaps a small Bible. I think the large thing with all the pieces in threes might have been some sort of hanging or standing lighting fixture. Maybe it held three candles or 3 oil lamps or something like that?

[@slapoutindixie7537]

I also think the 3sided object was for lighting ...candles/oil lamp

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I agree with both of your takes. A latch and a lamp! This lady's house was very well decorated.

[@mattbyrne1822]

What's great about watching your videos is the knowledge of land and what you actually find. Keep up the great work 👍

[@StakhouseFillibuster]

Brad, your channel is really taking off it seems! I feel like just a few weeks ago you were around 40,000 subscribers, and now you broke 60,000! Keep up the awesome work and content!

[@snideremark]

Thank the youtubes algorithm for that. He popped up in my recommended list one day. I'm from his hometown and I had never heard of him til then.

[@daviskoier6853]

Great to hear you convey a sense of place associated with time. The mid 1800's would have presented a much different landscape. Perhaps the only tree were left along the road as windbreaks or shade. All those ash trees in the background speak of rich woods and fertile ground. Love your work. I watch from Northern Vermont. Thank you.

[@pamelaherrington7585]

This is very unusual as women weren't allowed to own property until sometime after the 1940s if memory serves me correctly. You are my favorite KZbinr. I love that you incorporate the history, the scenery, and you get so excited about your discoveries. It takes me back to the 80s when I found a piece of property in the foothills of Virginia that gave me so much joy.

[@antiquarian3942]

Yup, a book clasp and a cruet set, I'd be tempted to get the cruet set restored. Love your videos and your passion for history Brad, how can anyone give you a thumbs down! - Dave

[@patprop74]

"Nowhere, was once somewhere" So true, When I detect in the middle of pass somewhere, I can't help to wonder what life was like in the moment, I silly thought I keep having is, wishing a had a time-travelling machine to go back in time when the coin was lost.

[@LegacyProduction2013]

I have a few colonial coins and a 5 cent shield nickel that where once in rough shape but I keep them in my pocket mixed with 3 half dollars and a Morgan dollar and the pocket tumbler brought back sooo much detail in those old coins. It's a bizarre feeling walking around with coins that where once in the ground for hundreds of years that people lost only to have me pull them out and bring them back to life. Just holding them seems surreal because the previous owners could have been anyone esp since I live in Massachusetts and the history around me is incredible. Nevertheless your post was spot on bud.

[@Larweigan]

Would you give it back?

[@readytogo6569]

Not silly at all!

[@bizzielizzie913]

Very interesting finds, just love seeing that beautiful landscape👍😁

[@slapoutindixie7537]

I love how the old things were so ornate...they took a lil pride in making things... even the little delicate items have decoration ...they sure don’t do that now days

[@toddfraisure1747]

You have a great channel. You're a natural at your commentary and make it interesting and pull your audience in like we're really there beside you. Thanks a Bunch!

[@Bruce516]

Definitely the best metal detecting channel. I love the history, you bring those sites back to life.

[@aRustyPatina]

Looks like a Victorian East Lake Silver Plate Compote, think oil/vin egret server. Great Hunt as always!!

[@mollyhollypollydolly8760]

I ABSOLUTELY love your style you put into your videos. The music and tranquility of the woods make me miss WV so freaking much. Thank you for all your amazing editing time you do for us!!

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, Molly!

[@ZeroDiscrimination]

As always a great video! I love finding the ornate finds. Thanks so much for sharing and happy Hunting! ~ Gypsy

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, Gypsy! See you this weekend!

[@debralunnen3378]

Hello ! I’m Debra from California ! I’ve been watching you for close to a year ! My words echo so many of the others in that I look forward to your videos over many others I learn and watch !! Your knowledge and love of History copies mine as well ! I love how you edit, pictures of land, woodpeckers, even spiders ! EVERY Video is a work of Art as you film yourself and friends with you from behind kinda makes me feel I’m behind someone there ! I have the ocean and Kzillions of Oak Trees here But I like your neck of the woods there better than mine !

[@corinnestevens4705]

Watching your videos is for me taking my ideal mini vacation. Off the beaten track and searching for little treasures from the past. Thank you! 🦋

[@southernrelics4343]

You have become my number one metal detecting subscription! Thank you. Keep the uploads coming!

[@candysantillo3325]

I really like the way that you generously pepper your videos with history and interesting story bits

[@colinaycliffe]

Small bit with a Pearl on it looks like a book clasp

[@MeagainIA2011]

based on there were two older women who lived there, I had a thought that the bead piece might have been to a spice box OR a jewelry box.

[@wileycoyote5834]

I would really like to see a video of you producing the music for your videos. Awesome sound.....

[@michaelguinn5736]

Brad, I definitely enjoy your video's, I've watched quite a few metal detection videos, you put a story with your video's, which allows the viewer to think of what life was like back then, some metal detecting videos seem to only care about the item found, people were connected to the items found, this is how they lived their lives....great job Brad!!!

[@SmallWonda]

Fascinating - lovely Barber! Probably worth another visit one day...

[@brucewatson6044]

The thing I really love about your videos is there is no left or right just a great american detecting in the mountains. Thank you so much for the escape .

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

Thank you again for filming 😎

[@missourimule553]

I was so glad to make my weekly digital visit to Vermont. The history is very fascinating. These early colonial folks were sure resilient. I look forward to next week.

[@juliepoppy1021]

Gosh I hope you find her joy and resilience, gosh strength, and joy.

[@uncannydan]

Cool finds but I find your efforts to learn the history and share possible stories behind the finds just as cool if not better than the actual relics~ very cool.

[@chrisjordan4574]

I agree with crowd here, it’s a book clasp that would have been attached to leather binder. You didn’t scratch the Barber too bad. Acid etching could take it out. Beautiful coin and artifacts 👍 Thanks Brad!!!!

[@jasperscott5426]

You can only wonder what the true story was in regards to the inhabitants of that area.A real joy to view!

[@larrystephens7437]

This video brought out the true romantic in me. 100 years later and we get to take a little time and think about the lives of the women who lived there. Who was the last person to hold that quarter and what were they doing when it was lost. What was it's true value to them at the time. Well done video...

[@HeartShapeMistakes]

I love the way you talk with your hands 😊 it’s very calming

[@rashakawa]

Could the container have been the back part of a palm hair brush?

[@roxannaweaver2155]

That very well could be. If the find at 17:40 turns out to be a lady's hand mirror. These usually came in sets of mirror, brush, comb.

[@debcarnes100]

I love the history you share with your hunts, thank you for sharing

[@jillybean9329]

Love the ornateness to these pieces of history...a window into another's life story...amazing ❤

[@johnsondiane1]

I so enjoy your adventures, especially that you show us other things in the woods, mushrooms, plants, etc. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing.

[@jimbarlow140]

Another great piece, Brad. The family has been enjoying the CD, too. Keep it up!

[@granadabeachresort3372]

I love the history and information you provide in your videos. The comment today about the home being far away from a modern town, but back then it was part of a community is so close to home. I grew up on the west coast, and the family homestead was secured in the 1840’s (we have documentation 2 branches of the current family were within the first 500 Oregon Trail Settlers) and the homestead is still in the family, although no one lives there because the community it was built around didn’t work with the modern economy. The property was planted with trees in the 1960’s when the family closed the dairy and moved “to town” when the old community died.

[@joshtucker709]

Every video that I watch of when someone finds a Barber Quarter, It reminds me of the very first week that I started metal detecting. I got a low end detector for Christmas, it sat for almost a year I decided to pull it out did some research to where I was allowed to detect, took it to an old school in my town that had been boarded up for years and after digging seriously 4 targets, I got a target screaming at me, mind you I had no idea what was what so I dug everything. I dug about 2 inches down and out popped a shiny looking token. I got to looking and it was actually a 1899 Barber Quarter. My very first coin to find and it was that. So the feeling of finding that I understand. Really cool find.

[@joshtucker709]

@White Marlin Good times... I'm glad I was able to bring back fond memories.

[@kathytrumble5283]

I love how you put your landscape and other things like flowers and fungus into your video. So relaxing. The woods was always my clear my head place until I got sick with tick fever and then a stroke. So watching is like me being there. I always loved hiking and have hiked in almost all the states.

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Unusual hunt. A couple of things I've never seen before. Good job!

[@happygrandma6372]

Would love to find out who lived there, what their life was like and how they supported themself.

[@jaybales3160]

One heck of a haul, congratulations. What a successful hut for treasure and artifacts. Excellent video production. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@reginaromsey]

I hope you enjoy making these as much as I enjoy watching them. Your Vermont is so beautiful!

[@elizabethlittler4472]

Beautiful finds. Sorting out what they are will keep you out of mischief for a good while

[@philipwolf825]

never get tired of watching your videos,thanks brad

[@normawinton6832]

I was gonna say a rug beater but im way off. Its really nice too see all the fansiness from the women pioneers. Loved the land it sat on too. Ty!

[@auldbadyin]

Really nice to wake up to another visual and musical holiday to beautiful Vermont. Of all my KZbin subscriptions, your channel always lifts my spirits. As always great production values. Thanks, Brad.

[@nanschiller5207]

agree

[@waxman68cards19]

Excellent finds! I was thinking that the bead metal was possibly part of a clasp that would go on a book to lock it. The hole would pop onto a knob that would be attached to the back of the leather bound book. My imagination runs wild, lol.

[@jackiebaggett6123]

I really love the information and the locations you detect. It makes you think about the time that things were lost and the people who lived there. It's so fascinating! Thank you

[@rondathiesen9317]

You go to the coolest places and find the most unusual coolest digs!! Have a blessed terrific weekend!!😁😁😊😊

[@suzannemarie1223]

I love your videos and I look forward to each one. Thank you for taking us on your explorations. I learn so much from you and can't help getting excited with you at your discoveries. I also love how your videos include your surroundings, ie, nature, plants I've never seen before...it makes me feel at peace! Thank you again.

[@kentuckydirtfishing8947]

I love that you make it feel as though we are time traveling through the mountains with you. Nice hunt, stay safe, and good luck.

[@izzyrockonhello7883]

sorry i did not read comments...to me the larger contraption looks like an ornate bed warmer...though the bangle things are a mystery. My feeling about the small ornate pieces are that of a picture frame and a little bracket to a small velvety photo album. YOU ARE MY FAV...the music and your commentary is thoughtful and educational. Thanks! Bought my1st detector!

[@chrisevans7979]

Especially good adventure. Thanks for taking us along!

[@dunlapcrusader7513]

That was a lamp! That was a fun hunt and quality finds!!

[@victorkaren2393]

Another very interesting video!!! Please keep the videos coming!!!

[@camillefulton7709]

ALWAYS AS EXCITED AS YOU WITH FINDS, GREAT ONES, GOOD OUTING, KEEP EM C0MIN BRAD THANKS CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@jean-francoisfortier2975]

Another great video! I have watched all of them. Hi from Sherbrooke, Southern Québec, Canada

[@markcarson1844]

Great job Brad, congrats on the finds.

[@sharingthebounty2488]

Wonder if those weird piece at the end possibly was the left over pieces of a cruet set...a stand (usually silver plated), with a long handle attached in the center and going up past the bottles...and in the bottles there were usually things like oil and vinegar, etc. in either plain or etched glass cruet bottles with stopper tops on them...the bottom, many times had little feet on them, sometimes little ball feet and at other times, something fancier like little claw feet.

[@jengalloway4961]

Always great footage. I love anything on back stories and possible info on the history. Great finds thanks for sharing.

[@daviswall3319]

Always enjoy your videos and I must say, your demeanor. Always pleasant, knowledgeable and gentlemanly.

[@donnaj.1634]

Wow! Awesome finds!

[@alaskahammeryukonvarietych6793]

A nice mixed lot of interesting relics & History, Awesome video

[@debralunnen3378]

Me again. I love the Rich History of our Nation of where you live, so much more than where I live ! Metal Detecting around here is after a scorer game finding change dropped. Not fun or exciting for me. I love LOVE your Music !!! I don’t know if YOUR BRAD, and it’s you music ??? I love it !! WHERE CAN I BUY IT !! I just love Everything about your Videos!!! Thank You for FEEDING my soul with your work and love of what You Share !!! Thank You Again ! Debra in California 🌻

[@marshlandoutdoors2592]

Amazing finds and even more amazing area👍👍

[@Watching24Seven]

That was part of a cruet set tray victorian era

[@RelicHuntingSouthTexas]

I just googled pictures of this and it looks like that's what it is I found several with rings like that. It was likely very beautiful back in the day!

[@jessicas1292]

Yes!!!!

[@burrichgrrl57]

Joseph J Yes, I thought it looked like a server of some sort. Makes sense.

[@peterquincytaggart463]

Perhaps pewter?

[@Stony121]

As a retired jeweler I would guess that the one piece is part of a hinges jewelry box latch.

[@bendjohans3863]

think the bit with the pearl is a kind of locking piece for a diary ive seen similar before

[@Ladybug-uf7uh]

The butterfly clasp (1/2 of a buckle) had a mate. The curved prong on the back side fit into a slot on the mate; the bracket on the back was where a fabric or leather was threaded through. The two pieces were linked together to make a belt. Women's clothing; similar types of buckles have been made for a long time, but this is one of the prettiest I've seen.

[@karentashua.14s13]

Another great video adventure !! Thanx Brad !✌🏻

[@grahamrowland1502]

Top class and as usual so much information in a short time ,thanks Brad

[@willholder8753]

When I was 13 (1979) we built a house out in the country on 5 acres of old farm land, (not so much now as it's a high end subdivision) and on our land was a "Wagon Trail". Well that was the old Pendelton road as I later learned. The former landowner's daughter found a coin spill, 10 Charlotte mint half eagles kicking the dirt in 1968 or 9 and we used to search up and down that road and the only thing I ever found besides early car parts, carraige leaf springs and mule/horse tack was one capped bust half dollar. And then I was hooked on searching 4 more finds!

[@teedee3834]

I would come back to this spot,some great finds!!!

[@codymackniak6328]

Another great video 👍👍 some really cool finds, keep up the great work Brad 👍👍

[@steveclark4291]

You found some nice finds ! Thank you for another great adventure !

[@craftnanathrifter1048]

A good puzzle to research. Great video. Thanks Brad.

[@carolewebber9974]

You have out done yourself with this video. I hope you research the story and share it with us!

[@LIVINGRETIRED310]

That was a really cool hunt Brad. I love relics almost more than finding coins. It's sad the lady must have lost her husband in the war. But life goes on and had a homestead to tend to. Lonely life

[@chriscardoza6164]

Another great video from the past! I think the odd, 3 sided piece might have been a bed warmer. What did you find it turned out to be?

[@MikeNeri1]

Well done, may be one of your best!

[@joelbeckley2107]

Sweet finds!!!!

[@jeffmillikan9070]

Great video!!! 👍👍

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I think what sets you apart is the stories of the history that you include. I would be interested to know what editing program you use if you're willing to share. Thanks for another great video.

[@donallen2752]

The song you used in the opening was my favorite one you've written. Great tune, Brad. Great videos as well.

[@Pantherman63]

Totally awesome finds. That quarter is in mint condition, minus the scratches on the backside. All-in-all, a great day for you.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Brad, I'm 90% sure the thing you wanted to know what it was at 18:00 is parts to a vanity mirror, it looks like it would have been a very pretty one too. Some great finds especially the mirror ?, and the silver Quarter, awesome work. Thanks for sharing. x

[@kaseythomas9646]

The cruitt set is the most likely.

[@15thCenturyJohn]

Some great finds and historical info, really enjoy your videos, really well created. Really amazing locations to, just love the trees and rivers, we have very few trees here in Cornwall. Great stuff.

[@Kraals]

Brad, the large unknown item reminds me of a device I've seen pictures of that was used to beat the dust out of rugs. The rug, or something similar, would be hung up and hit with the device to loosen the dirt and dust from the material.

[@tomcarlson3244]

Kraals that was my first thought also.