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Considering how worn that coin is,I suspect it was in circulation for a long time and lost in the early 20th century.
 
Todays finds,no old ones this time but good to get my first ramshead :)
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your going pro for sure ktmman, excellent outcome for your hunting foray ! :p :D
 
If you ever find buttons stamped with the name "Taylor", they would likely be from a Tailor in Adelaide - 1850's

He had then stamped out in England and shipped to Adelaide where his business was in King William St.

He traded with/supplied to people interstate also and apparently was quite successful.

Also had fashionable clothing made to contract in a range of sizes for the budget market and stocked in his store,
importing it from the UK.

Kato's find and research, she will post it up - busier last few weeks of school than I expected, she has had little time.
 
Wow was it a hot one today,though that did not deter me from heading back to my spot in the bush.
Found another old penny from 1890 that was folded in 3, kids must have gotten really board watching the cricket.
Spendables
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Silvers
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Old watch cover found on the field,have had a look on google and cannot see this design as yet.
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Have just had a read of this whole thread, man you have been pullin out some good hunts since landing your hands on that 705, great little machine. Well done ktmman.
 
Ktmman,regarding the pocket watch,I have had a bit of a look at hallmarks and from what I have gathered I believe that the WE in the oval stands for William Ellerby,the lion and x means it was made in Birmingham between 1795 and 1796.
 
So there I was, sitting at my computer watching Addictedtobleeps on youtube when I thought to myself,why are you watching others do what you could be doing right now. So chucked the gear in the ute and headed out to the field for a swing.
And boy am I glad I did. First coin spill and all silvers. First English sixpence. First full house and another nice old penny.
Might have to head out tomorrow and see if I can find a Chrissie present for myself,maybe a Gothic florin?
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