I grew up on a farm deep in the woods. If we weren't working we would use kitchen spoons to dig with to keep ourselves entertained. This was before internet, computers, cell phones, hand held games, satellite tv and so on. It was a great way to grow up!!!💖
Well you hit another homer. The landowner will be pleased to see and hear about your finds. One day you'll come upon a family home site with the last name of GOLDSMITH.....that should be fun to watch. Good job Brad.
Good morning Brad !!!! I look forward to my Friday mornings when you release your videos. Some great finds again. My favorite being the large bell. Keep up the beautiful work !
Brad...you remind me so much of my Son.. Justin Merrill...Wild Maine Outdoors...I have been addicted to your videos for several years now...and just want to say..you have lulled me to sleep ...thrilled the history lover in me and satisfied my need to dig up weird old dirty stuff...Most if it fascinating!!Thank you sweetheart for your talent and sharing it with us ...Love from an old Maine Cellar digger...
I love when you find things that solidify and validate your research. I love when you find normal everyday items more than when you find coins. It sucks you into the time period, and I appreciate you sharing that with us.
Cartwright... The name probably came with the family from the 'old country', and that would mean the family had been cart makers going way back. The sliverware tip with the C... that pattern looks 20th century to me, but I'm not an expert. Your little Pumpkin... I will always believe that any little decorative item like that would be a Finial Top to any number of things: from a brass bed as others have suggested to the top of Carriage Lanterns, to top of the weather vane or a wrought iron fence post. Spoons in the dirt... well of course there will be more spoons in the dirt. They are child sized shovels. My sister absconded with one every time she went out to make 'mud pies.' Drove my grandmother to distraction. Think of Tom Sawyer and slipping one from Aunt Polly's silverware drawer. Thanks for taking us with you; you show me places I'll never get to see.
My husband and I watch your show all the time. We love it! I guess you could say we are addicted to it! You are also a very talented musician. We almost love hearing you play as much as all your awesome discoveries!
I was wondering if the metal plate with the "ship" on it could be taken to a jeweler and under heat opened up Slowly in order to see the whole picture or imprint. :)
"Bonanza!" of bells. Love the history to confirm the Cartwright's wagon parts. Nice sitting liberty. Hope you return the spoon to Hoss Cartwright. Thanks Brad for the 1887 adventure!
Sir: Your videos are so well done! I like the included scenery as well as the music! Your exemplary respect for the land owner and their property, is to be lauded!
Sweet finds - lovely coins & we always like those bells! - Quite the bonanza! Ah - it's Thursday already - what happens when you get a new Kelpie... Have a good weekend!
For some reason, the name James Cartwright popped into my head. For whatever that's worth. I really enjoy the videos, they are full of interesting finds, information, and beautiful country. I think I will head to Vermont one summer and walk the woods a bit just to say I have. Kinda like walking the Cloud Peak Wilderness here in Wyoming just to be able to say I did. My son took me mini-detecting to a park just a block from our house last month and we found lots of change (baseball field over there) and a few pull tabs. I think I got bit by the "bug". I just bought my first metal detector, a Garrett 200, and tried it out in my backyard last night. It's a bit heavy for me so I'm going to have to start weight training again so I can manage it without hurting myself. One more thing added to my retirement activities. Keep going, Brad.
Brad what a day. I wish I lived closer I definitely would volunteer to go back with you. Speaking of children playing with spoons I wish I could metal detect my childhood home. There would be a lot of 1950 ish spoon and no telling what else. Great video
Love love love the video. Such a beautiful area plus the interesting treasures. I learn so much from you. Much appreciated. kudos and definitely your respect for everything you have for all the places you go and the things you find , you are such good land steward of the Earth. Thanks again.
My last name is Carpenter & my dad worked with wood. He worked with his cousin & cut up trees for planks etc. He later became an industrial arts teacher which included wood, foundry, metal forming (shaping on a lathe) & building small structures. I included everything & added electrical, automotive, construction, appliance repair & special education (multi handicapped). Education was our choice of vocation with wood as our focus.
First time viewer here. Enjoyed your work very much. Scenery and music were excellent. Thank you for bring us along. The delicate buckle looks exactly like the buckles on my horse's blanket straps! The straps are fabric and the buckles allow the length to be adjusted.
I just love the introduction on your videos. Also how give us the background story’s and the way you add some of the most beautiful nature shots I’ve ever seen. Of course your finds are amazing and educational. 🍎🍎🍎👍
Great videos. Your videos have a bit of everything, great music, beautiful scenery, interest stories, history filled finds, and good clear narrations! So relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing!
14:01 is such an ancient tree ☺ So many great finds. The surprise of the hunt was the seated liberty dime though 👍 Brad you bring Vermont right to me when you do your videos with the stills. Have a great weekend 😀
I found a carriage "junkyard" last year walking the woods here in Mass. There had to be at least three frames with the axles and many parts piled around an old birch tree. No metal detector needed, I practically tripped over them.
I wondered if a wagon had broken down on the road and was just left, not considered worth the retrieval or repair, as you would expect to find broken/worn out tools if this were actually the site of a workshop.
Totally awesome finds that little pumpkin is intriguing and the buggy brake I've never seen such a thing you've had a grand day thank you for sharing it with us.
Awesome relics! Love the huge bell! Glad you found one complete one. Got sat down too! The pumpkin would make an awesome little decoration for autumn. Favorite video of mine now🤟😁
Your videos are top notch. I had no knowledge of metal detecting, and accidentally stumbled across your channel. I ended up binge watching all your videos and now I look forward each week when you upload a new video. I wish all RU-vid content was as informative and as well done as yours.. Thank you!!
Hi Brad, you should include the landowner's reaction to the finds, that would be so awesome to see. Wow some fantastic finds, the bells are such a cool find and along with the buggy brake and reins guide it really does support the cartwright theory. Awesome video, thank you for sharing and congrats on the finds. x
I don't think he'll ever do that, he seems to respect the homeowners privacy and people in town would then know where he is, etc. But, now that I opened my mouth with an excuse as to why he wouldn't, he probably will. Lol
@@shootthemoon6072 Lol, he doesn't need to show the persons face, it would just close the video kind of like the start of the story is Brad is told some history, Brad finds evidence of said history then Brad reports back that said history is either right or wrong and he has the finds to prove/disprove.
Oldsmobile69 Too small to be a knob on a piece of furniture like a chest of drawers. If it was a knob, it would more likely be on a small jewelry casket. Something of that nature.
Great history and none better than finding turth in gound ! loggers would leave area and always find their worn out items , miners would always leave the worn out cables and rails or even digging tools ! Love the hut buddy !
Another great hunt and video Brad, thanks again for bringing Vermont's history to life! I too have found quite few wagon bells here in Ontario, but I've never seen one that big! (That's what she said! lol) Hope you get to detect some fields for a change this fall, time to get out of the woods my friend! =)
Brad, Great Day and though your very modest, I can see you are very knowledgeable about your finds. The landowner will be so amazed as your archaeological research. I was as excited as as you when you found all the Cartwright evidence, the coin, and especially that big bell! Your videos are the next best thing to being there, and I don't have to work hard or suffer insects. :), but it must look and smell awesome this time of year. Thanks ever so much! Rik Spector
Love your videos...the nature and wildlife shots and even the awesome music you use. Been watching for awhile now and I'm always looking forward to your next one. Thanks for sharing
When brass is bent it work hardens, trying to straighten it without annealing will cause it to crack. To anneal it, heat to a dull red and cool it. You may have to do this several times in the straightening process. Caution not to over heat or you will melt it.
I'd rather take the pattern off with beeswax and straighten that out. We're not just looking at work hardening here, but corrosion, which probably extends along crystallite boundaries.
If you posted three videos a week I would look forward to every one of them! Not only do you find some cool history but you do a great job editing your videos. Which really makes a difference. You seem like a genuinely good person all the way around and if I lived out your way I would love to tag along. Great work! Keep it up Brad!
We have dug bells like that on some of the old Staunton/Parkersburg Turnpike here in West Virginia. They do sing out for sure! A very interesting hunt and congratulations on the Seated Liberty dime! Take care & H.H.!
The finds were so awesome! It seems it brought a more personal connection to the family that possibly worked and/or lived there. I am just so fascinated by the relics that you find.
Cartwrights, Smiths, Coopers etc. were their professions & names. Everything you found agreed with your research. Love those bells, another great video. Love your music.
What a weekly treat! I enjoy everything about your videos, Brad. LOVE the old bells, the items that leave us scratching our heads, the old spoons, and it's always exciting to find an old silver coin! Nice work, as always! HH
the pumpkin is iron and the top adornment of an iron bed headboard or foot board. They were made of iron wire in a scroll pattern with the knob on the outside ends. BTW the way it was displayed at the end it was upside down. Great video!
Hi Brad, definitely a letter C on the spoon handle. My Dad was a printer. Bells were nice,but my two favorites were the little baby pumpkin and the clipper ship. Keep on doing what you do. Joyce. ARROW 🎱 🎃⛵️ ⚓️
I was thinking the pumpkin could possibly be the ringer for the Bells, and back in the day peoples last name was formed from there profession, like smith, I think. tfs, love the music as always.
I enjoy the background music. Relaxing. You’re so knowledgeable about all your findings. So appreciate what you’re doing. I tried to metal detect at an old swimming hole but nothing but bottle caps and pull tabs. Tried some old foundations in Westfield but someone filled them with metal scraps. Frustrating! Thanks for your efforts. Much appreciated.
Watching your videos over the past few years has convinced me that metal detecting , a love for nature and history go together. Great video Brad.... congrats on the intact bell!
Awesome as usual! I really enjoy the music, history and the beautiful photojournalism! Tell Eddie we miss him! Have a wonderful week. Looking forward to next Friday!
