Whoever Lost These Must Have Been Absolutely Heartbroken

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Whoever Lost These Must Have Been Absolutely Heartbroken

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Жыл бұрын

On this adventure I return to where I found my silver, 18th-cenutry luckenbooth brooch in an attempt to find the rest...
Original music by Brad Martin
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@handyman75657 Жыл бұрын

Just Love your Demeanor and attitude. Your videos are pleasant to watch and odley comforting to me. You are finding someones past and sharing it in their future. I hope that you never quit making these videos in what is left of my time. I Thank you for sharing your time with us. Have a Safe and Wonderful Day!

@maryhudson6137 Жыл бұрын

Aren’t they just the best?!😊

@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605 Жыл бұрын

Nicely said Jerry. I love his videos, too.

@audreymuzingo933 Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate how you always ponder how things may have wound up in the ground, and how people must've felt if it was a lost item. Most youtube detectorists are just like "Aw yeah I found this, WOO-HOOO!" and watching is basically just treasure p0rn. But getting insights into how people really lived in the past is useful in learning where to hunt and identifying mystery objects, also the reverence toward the original owners makes the hobby feel all the more special.

@kellyhawes9293 Жыл бұрын

It's what makes Brads channel the best of metal detectorists.

@reigndigrazia1 Жыл бұрын

And how he paints a picture for us when he finds something. “You can imagine…” Creates a little story and makes each and every find intriguing and almost emotional…

@megansmith1382 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree 👍

@gregburrows4192 Жыл бұрын

Understanding and "feeling" the history is as valuable as the objects you find. That's what makes "treasure" hunting in small antique stores fun too.

@Master_Failure Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the transitions from the found coin to what it used to look like. It helps me see it much better. Thanks

@silveraddiction52 Жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of very cool history in that little pile of finds. Absolutely wonderful ❤️‍🔥🇺🇸

@GaryLogan-gl5vi Жыл бұрын

What a joy it is to see so many lost and long forgotten fragments of our history get rediscovered and cherished! Thanks, Brad!

@kellyhawes9293 Жыл бұрын

Love that you went to look for something and found another something! They do seem to crawl up out of the ground for you to puzzle and amaze ! ❤

@maryhudson6137 Жыл бұрын

Well said!😊

@tamray7952 Жыл бұрын

I get excited by proxy when you find these tangible connections to history and people. Thank you!

@chuckster6513 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brad, I have not really noted how much I enjoy your detecting videos until this one. The excitement you show when finding pretty much anything old is infectious. I will be glad when the weather allows you to get out more often. Thank you for showing us the joy you experience. Be Safe, Stay Warm

@lgsees745 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your finds,and the history. Always look forward to fridays👍.

@leonacrowley164 Жыл бұрын

How awesome would that be if you could find them both. Great job, happy for you Brad. Love you're KZfaq videos.

@frankmorris4790 Жыл бұрын

That blade looks to be in the classic "Jack" pattern. Popular from the 1800's till today. Kinda like your ammunition demo, you can by a "Jack knife" today.

@John94709 Жыл бұрын

Man Brad, you must do an awful lot of swinging and digging to have found 4 Nova's. I can't even imagine finding 1. Love your videos!

@CoinandRelicOntario Жыл бұрын

It kind of reminds me of Mud Dog Mandy. He has found multiple GW buttons which are even more rare IMO.

@kayesdigginit1519 Жыл бұрын

So you're accusing him of faking his finds? Wow 🤨

@CoinandRelicOntario Жыл бұрын

@@kayesdigginit1519 Who's accusing anyone of faking finds? There is no mention of that. You put in the work you will find stuff. You need to chill out!! 🤯

@John94709 Жыл бұрын

@@kayesdigginit1519 So you've assumed that's what I meant? Wow is right! I've been detecting and watching his videos forever and know they're legit.

@CoinandRelicOntario Жыл бұрын

@@kayesdigginit1519 Both diggers mentioned put in the work. I've been subbed to both for a long time. Not once have I ever commented on anyone's channel saying they fake finds, nor did I in my comment to this video. Please do not imply I was saying Brad was faking finds or Mud dog for that matter. Obviously, you read the comments in a negative frame of mind.

@patriciashelton6644 Жыл бұрын

Life was hard for these people up in the mountains. You bring to us just how hard working these people were. How they made do with just so little, and how they cherished everything from a button they could save to use on another garment. The loss heart with the crown was surely a sad loss for some lady. Sure it meant a lot to her.Edit: Thank you for bringing us along.I really enjoy your adventures and the surroundings, just beautiful!

@rockyj2769 Жыл бұрын

The flat wedge shaped item you pictured just before the two nails looks like the wedge that holhs a muzzle loading rifle barrel into the stock.

@westcoast8562 Жыл бұрын

Your Best show and production ever . Well done . Much Joy. Ty

@roxannaweaver2155 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your trip. I love the partial shoe buckle - it's very beautiful. Hope your day is a great one.

@gregbuehrer5955 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your scenery shots, music and just very good production of your vid's. Only thing I've seen remotely similar is The Square Nail Squirrel from Ohio, who unfortunately doesn't film anymore. He had your GMMD sticker on his V3i, coincidence? Given your styles and personalities, I'd guess you probably know of each other. I love metal detecting, but you add another dimension and almost make me feel like I'm there.

@judithfairchild8620 Жыл бұрын

Great finds!!! The second brooch is great hope you find the other pieces for both of them. I enjoy your history lessons.

@marykaystreasures Жыл бұрын

As always fun Friday with Brad I always look forward to seeing your videos thank you for sharing 👍♥️🗝️🇺🇸

@lindamesa5122 Жыл бұрын

Bullets from today and yesterday! Pretty shocking difference between them! The mountains are so beautiful even in winter! That piece of silver is stunning!

@terryt.1643 Жыл бұрын

I love how each find opens up a peek of history…Another great start to my Friday. Thanks!🥰💕❤️👍

@larrystephens7437 Жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of YT videos of different topics. With out hesitation this channel is the only one that I click full screen on my Mac as soon as the video starts. Outstanding editing and content. Thanks for the hard work producing these videos every week.

@BackroadsMetalDetecting Жыл бұрын

Impatiently waiting for spring here in SE MN. Thanks for allowing us to follow your adventures when we can't get out for our own. Jim Parry, Backroads Metal Detecting

@Ravendale9 Жыл бұрын

Same here in Vermont. Another snowstorm coming tonight!

@420_Logan Жыл бұрын

Greetings from central MN!

@swampyankee Жыл бұрын

Clinching (or chenching) a nail is also still used to fasten planks to each other on boats. I believe clinching is also used on doors and other applications where the movement and forces exerted on the item, like a door or boat, would loosen a nail, not so much to prevent someone from breaking into a house.

@ChristopherScottATL Жыл бұрын

Content is always spot on but this go around I'm appreciating all of the production work you put in.

@barrystepniak5147 Жыл бұрын

Brad I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love your metal detecting shows. Thank You, and God Bless.

@truthwatcher1621 Жыл бұрын

Love the show! Thanks!!!

@Innperlenburg Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your hobby with others - I love the music too.

@happygardener28 Жыл бұрын

Cinching nails (bending them over) also prevented the seasonal expansion and contraction of the wood from working the nail out. 5:28 looks a wedge from a workbench or the head of a tool.

@sjohnson1776 Жыл бұрын

Cool! I dug a piece of a shoe buckle too and never knew what it was....until now. Thank you for the education!

@marygundry5903 Жыл бұрын

My ancestors on most of my maternal lines go back to the 1600's. Interestingly, a few of them have been identified as blacksmiths. So, I love these old nails. Thanks for all your videos. I love them.

@davidkeys1879 Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I learned what the phrase dead as a doornail meant. Cool! Thanks Brad!

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Brad ! You still ended up with some good finds! 👍

@granddad-mv5ef Жыл бұрын

Quality finds! My particular favorite is the shoe buckle frame.

@bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

great stuff thanks. Love the new hat.

@heidihoagberg2542 Жыл бұрын

Brad, Thank you for being you! You make me smile with each video I watch! Your calming way of speaking and understated enthusiasm has won me over! U ROCK! Keep it up & happy trails! H

@BeeLineEast Жыл бұрын

Very cool video. From what i saw in this video whoever lived there in the 1700 hundreds had some money. Not the average mountain family from back then. Nice finds.

@bethedmonds9635 Жыл бұрын

I miss walking through the woods. I lived in The Blue Ridge Mountains for many years and raised my two children there. I'm older now and not able to do it again. Thank you for your videos❣️

@joebrown1382 Жыл бұрын

Great finds Brad. Another silver broach bummer it was broken. Also other great relics along with the Nova coin.

@paulvincent3825 Жыл бұрын

I love your demeanor, your voice brings a quiet peaceful tone that fits right in with the beauty of the forest. I’m new too your channel. So I’ll have to catch up and watch your past videos.

@michaelchase418 4 ай бұрын

As a blacksmith, I love when you find iron stuff. Especially nails. Peening a nail head is actually somewhat complicated. Given that I've done it a thousand times, seeing you find them, I can relate first hand to the creation and the work it took to make something so utilitarian like a nail. Nothing fancy, nothing decorative most times but those hammered nails, from iron to function to use to where it lay. I'd love to find 10 to 20 of them and build something decorative and beautiful with them.

@old5andimer713 Жыл бұрын

Brad, another adventure of "hunting" in the Green Mountains, and treasure has been found. Thanks for posting, and congrats on your discovery of the Nova coin, that excites me here in Hurricane Ian ravaged SW Florida .. Looking forward to the St. Patrick's Day GMMD video.

@ronniefry1425 Жыл бұрын

Another Great hunt . See your sporting new hat. Keep on digging and be safe

@crowrebar640 Жыл бұрын

Another very viewable production. Thank you Mr Martin for your work - it's VERY entertaining.

@janas7088 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Nova. Beautiful shoe buckle piece. Great heart silver buckle piece.

@chrisbroome5325 Жыл бұрын

When manifesting finds, you have to be specific. Keep it up Brad, always fun to watch!

@Archtops Жыл бұрын

Another very enjoyable outing. Thank you! Best of luck!

@Stunter378 Жыл бұрын

I hope keep looking,and enjoy your show ,Donna London UK

@shiboof Жыл бұрын

Well, DANG Brad. SO much you find keeps ME coming back or more. I thank you for the lovely stories and imaginative takes on these treasures. LOVE the channel and hopelessly hooked !! Stay well.

@maryhudson6137 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t he just so creative?!😊

@bewitchedlakegirl1666 Жыл бұрын

I can’t help but daydream about life at that time at that spot! Thank you for this!!!!

@grandmakellymcdonald Жыл бұрын

Always cool! 🌺💕✌️👵

@OG_Bearcat Жыл бұрын

My favorite morning video of the week! The best to you and your beautiful family.

@raymondwells1526 Жыл бұрын

Great hunting, and relevant finds. A day of hunting to find all of these things. Looks like a whole day's work. I will check in for each of these magnificent video drops, helps to start my day. Thanks it is fun watching.

@KodyK2024 Жыл бұрын

Just found you today, and I am so glad. The subject matter, the treasures, and your demeanor will have me coming back.

@billbeard4740 Жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful button next to the nail. With the coin and part of a shirt buckle I say you had an excellent day

@pappawmiked2162 Жыл бұрын

Prelude to a spring dig? 2 silver pieces to find now, or more pieces of other jewelry. Nice finds!

@rondathiesen9317 Жыл бұрын

Great treasures! You should go back when weather permits! Have a great weekend and I always enjoy your videos and shorts! 😘👍

@davidgonzales8148 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Brad I do feel you will find both missing brooch pieces .congrats on your amazing finds .ty again for sharing and giving us some history . Ty again for sharing , your amazing .

@emilasmith4279 Жыл бұрын

Great finds! Great guitar! Need to make an album! ❤

@lindaopperthauser2284 Жыл бұрын

Amazing finds!! Everytime! Love the silver shirt buckles!! Very cool Brad💚

@markd3250 Жыл бұрын

Brad, the thing is... you KNOW the missing pieces of those two broaches are out there. They have to be. Just a matter of hitting the right spot. By removing all the items you already have, that makes it more likely you'll find those pieces next time. Based on the quality of those broaches and the shoe buckle, it would seem whoever was there were people of some means, not just poor farmers. Visuals and sound quality of this were top notch. Good job!

@justforever96 Жыл бұрын

A lot of farmers in Vermont in the first half of the 19th century were at least respectablely middle class, even if it was still largely subsistence farming. It was the early years and the late years when all the successful farmers moved West and the richer people moved into the towns as industry grew up, when you got the poor hill farmers. You had the few remaining farmers getting by okay in the valleys, and the poor ones who couldn't or wouldn't move doing the hardscrabble thing in the hills. Of course it is hard to say who was a "farmer" anyway, since just about every household woild be called a farm by modern standards, even when it wasn't their primary livelihood. Weird to see the photos of relatively large towns in the 1870s and see that every house had a barn, a carriage shed, a chicken coop, a large garden, extending back in a long row. Where else would you keep the horses?

@georgeparker7409 Жыл бұрын

The door nail was "clinched".

@ddayize Жыл бұрын

"Dead as a door nail" thank you for the explanation. I have found several of these and have always wondered why they were bent.

@Carolbearce Жыл бұрын

Awesome finds on this adventure. More parts to keep on looking for!

@granvillewooster7673 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brad thanks for sharing 👍👍

@georgettedumont4013 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your treasures finding

@davispmd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@56kicki Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video so much. You are so personable and enjoyable to listen to and watch. I love to see all the old things you find. Thanks for all the digging and great video recording! Excellent!

@jengalloway4961 Жыл бұрын

It's so cool to find another one. Congrats.

@maryhudson6137 Жыл бұрын

So glad for your character trait of diligent persistence. You surely have displayed the benefits and inspired me. Most interesting finds today and fuel for future digs. God bless you, your family, and friends. 😊

@gregorybarr6112 Жыл бұрын

“Dead as a door nail…. Thank you Brad! I have found a few Rosehead nails and gave one to my son who was in the building trade.

@Emy53 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your adventures and your treasures. Thank you.

@mattbyrne1822 Жыл бұрын

Your show is truly outstanding and educational. I can't say enough. Keep up the great work 👍

@wbc1369 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos Brad…keep up the awesome job!!!!

@tincuptimmetaldetecting9259 Жыл бұрын

Good job Brad. Hope you find both pieces! Congrats on the Nova, or all 4 over the years! Good luck out there!

@danielburgess7785 Жыл бұрын

For Vermont in December that is quite the wizzer of a day.

@kathymountjoy1731 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy my weekly visit from you. A great find, the Nova Constellatio. And, as I am sure you've researched, the first coin struck in the US of A. The first coin authorized and produced by any of the colonies (prior to the revolution) was the Virginia Half-Penny, minted in Britain in 1773 and put into circulation here in 1774. They were only made that one year. It bore the bust of George IV on the obverse and a stylized British shield on the reverse. Lucky to have dug 3 of these.

@cdd4248 Жыл бұрын

I actually Love the nails - they are beautiful and represent life lived by our ancestors. They can be exciting as in evidence of an unknown old home. I watch some Thames Mudlarks and they find gorgeous nails from ships, homes, market places etc..and I think they are lovely.

@ClintsHobbiesDIY Жыл бұрын

Great finds. I really like finding flat buttons. It tells me I'm in the right spot.

@Berndaddie Жыл бұрын

Thx again for taking us along with you.

@donnabritt747 Жыл бұрын

Your doing what I would love to do. I enjoy watching you. Thank you for sharing.

@11Burns11 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, Brad. I am a new subscriber. I am from upstate NY but live in GA now. My family had a cabin on North Hero Island when I was growing up so I have some familiarity with VT.

@lawriefoster5587 Жыл бұрын

This is so fascinating to me. Having lived in Vermont for ten years it amazes me how many early settlements are gone...leaving wonderful things for you to discover. Now I realize why most of the forest is second growth. Thank you for all of your knowlege which you share. I now live in Philadelphia.

@debbiewilsomn4314 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Beautiful forrest too.

@jillp3761 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely humourous face you have!!! The fact you so enjoy what you 're doing and appreciate the past is wonderful. I really enjoy your videos.😅

@paulbrahm7638 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another trip back in time

@mariebonfiglio2063 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Brad on all your wonderful finds. Definitely worth it. Best of luck on your next journey…

@erstugs Жыл бұрын

🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 Where is Eddie?

@dinky67whippy2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊🇬🇧

@janethardenburgh9911 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back from the winter, have missed your dig videos!

@connorsrelicsandtreasures9862 Жыл бұрын

rose heads nails were forged in the 1790's-1840's. Also the nova Constellation coins were minted in 1783-1786.

@fedupnow61859 Жыл бұрын

Great vid today, Brad. I'm content for the day.

@kathylaub941 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites so far!

@sjldfilms5126 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brad, always love your videos and seeing the treasures that you are able to uncover. Thank you for taking us along.

@eve5372 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing you amazing treasure adventure! Amazing digs and I appreciate you sharing your thought process and history of the items! Happy hunting!

@stevenstark9017 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brad. I enjoyed this one especially all those cool relics and really like the large copper.

@kathylincoln8917 Жыл бұрын

That is so cool... Happy you found some nice pieces of history

@ibsrpage5798 Жыл бұрын

Brad I really enjoy your channel and all your videos. I especially enjoy the music you write and record. I think you should devote more time and effort in that endeavor. Your talents are many, varied and quite enjoyable. Thanks

@michaelely2267 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Great finds. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks

@pittroadsixzeroseven Жыл бұрын

Such beautiful buttons back then as opposed to ones today

@katehenry2718 Жыл бұрын

There was likely a straight securement pin that went through the brooch that caught cloth of a cape. Sudden movement could have snapped the thin metal, releasing the securement and the pin fell out and brooch fell to the ground. Just walking would do it. Running would have meant no going back. Its happened to me. Never found the pieces. Fragment of shoe buckle could come free with the rest still firmly attached by prongs and axle to the shoe. FAB FIND!