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Hatters new chapter - My finds from the North Island

Kiwi218		Posted : Thursday, 26 February 2015 4:51:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 2/01/2013(UTC) Posts: 39 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)		if I may ask where do you sell your rings. I have a couple I want to sell

Erickd		Posted : Thursday, 26 February 2015 9:57:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/06/2014(UTC) Posts: 628 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 473 times Was thanked: 695 time(s) in 297 post(s)		Originally Posted by: 1864hatter I wear them all, actually am running out of finger space. Ha-ha no I have sold virtually all of them. I keep the silver ones as I am planning to make a nice silver bar some day. Gold is too expensive to have sitting around doing nothing. Cool, I'm a little like Gollum to precious to get rid of lol, mind you only have 2 Gold rings so guess if I had a load I probably would sell.
		2016 Silver coins -400 Silver Jewellery/items - 22 Gold Jewellery/items - 7 Spendie $132.90 Fisher F75 & X-pointer

number8wire		Posted : Friday, 27 February 2015 10:54:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,175 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 913 times Was thanked: 880 time(s) in 425 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Kiwi218 if I may ask where do you sell your rings. I have a couple I want to sell Hey mate, I've always found Westenra Jewellers on Papanui Road to be very good. He always seems to give a fair price and will give you a cash cheque for what he takes.
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

Kiwi218		Posted : Friday, 27 February 2015 11:27:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 2/01/2013(UTC) Posts: 39 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks number8 will give them a try

1864hatter		Posted : Sunday, 29 March 2015 5:04:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Gidday chaps, little to report unfortunately. I have attached a few photos of what I suspect could be a fragment of some sort of ordinance? Anyone know anything about that sort of thing? Was found nearish a military installation. Also I have included a photo of two rings. I have already posted about the big crossed out ring so its just the one on the left that is new and that was found over a month ago. There is simply too much sand wherever I go at the moment. Had a hunt recently where I gave up on sensible detecting and detected near a fishing spot and ended u[p with 9.9kg of sinkers!! Some crevices in the rocks held up to a dozen! Yesterday I went to a spot that is a bit older and found a large number of bullets, from .22 right up to snider bullets. Also got a broken silver threepence there. If anyone likes finding bullets give me a pm and I will share the location. Over Easter I am migrating south for 6 days and will hopefully post about some golden Easter eggs upon my return. Fingers crossed! Edited by user Sunday, 29 March 2015 6:18:26 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified File Attachment(s): 1.jpg 6.jpg 4.jpg 1864hatter attached the following image(s):
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

Erickd		Posted : Sunday, 29 March 2015 5:09:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/06/2014(UTC) Posts: 628 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 473 times Was thanked: 695 time(s) in 297 post(s)		Looks like a trigger, or a part of a bronze elephant
		2016 Silver coins -400 Silver Jewellery/items - 22 Gold Jewellery/items - 7 Spendie $132.90 Fisher F75 & X-pointer

1864hatter		Posted : Saturday, 18 April 2015 4:53:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Hey guys, I'm sorry I have not been posting any finds lately but it has been for a good reason. I recently found some knitting needles and asked grandma to show me how to use them. As a result of her tuition I have become quite hooked on knitting which I never would have expected. My work mates laugh at me for it. See the picture below for one off my recent creations, I can make these in all sizes and colours and I am selling them for 50 per individual sock. After all they are custom items that will truly make you stand out in a crowd. 1864hatter attached the following image(s):
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

1864hatter		Posted : Saturday, 18 April 2015 4:57:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Well I hope the above had you concerned for sanity. Honestly the beaches are quite sanded in and I have not had much success. I went down south over Easter and made this video of my trip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL8BVkdEmYo. I went out today and managed to find a 9ct gold ring of around 5g in weight. Had a hard time aven locating any signals, only got three coins total! All buried by sand.... The ring came from a small bedrock outcrop that I have detected around previously but some sand had shifted. I'll take it! Edited by user Saturday, 18 April 2015 5:40:30 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified 1864hatter attached the following image(s):
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

FossickFester		Posted : Saturday, 18 April 2015 5:43:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 174 Location: Tasman Thanks: 63 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 31 post(s)		See what happens when you move to Auckland, you lose your sanity..... And yes I'm talking from experience LOL :)

1864hatter		Posted : Saturday, 18 April 2015 6:23:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Lol I was just having a laugh, I wouldn't have a clue how to knit.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

1864hatter		Posted : Sunday, 19 April 2015 6:50:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Weighed the ring, 5.28g.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

1864hatter		Posted : Saturday, 2 May 2015 6:04:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Todays selection, numerous large calibre bullets and a 1858 Peace & Plenty Trade token from Melbourne Victoria. The rings have bee rather tricky to find lately. 1864hatter attached the following image(s):
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

Metal Kiwi		Posted : Saturday, 2 May 2015 6:08:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		Have not seen one of those tokens before. Pity its a bit worn. MK
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1864hatter		Posted : Saturday, 2 May 2015 6:31:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Its a little better than it looks in the photo but not much. Are you into trade tokens?
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

Erickd		Posted : Saturday, 2 May 2015 6:34:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/06/2014(UTC) Posts: 628 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 473 times Was thanked: 695 time(s) in 297 post(s)		That is a cool token, looks silver
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Metal Kiwi		Posted : Saturday, 2 May 2015 7:29:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		Originally Posted by: 1864hatter Its a little better than it looks in the photo but not much. Are you into trade tokens? I like to find them but have very few so far and most a are knackered. MK
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1864hatter		Posted : Sunday, 3 May 2015 4:47:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Hey chaps, I had a quick detect today while the wife went for a walk along the beach. I managed to find a hole in the sand where some goodies were within reach. I got the items in the below. I especially like the WWII dog tag. Also cool is the old penny, 1876, apart from yesterdays old trade token old finds are rare at the beaches I hunt. Also got a 9ct ring today which is good as I have had two hunts without gold! I will have to keep an eye on that hole in the sand, hopefully it gets bigger now that we are moving towards winter weather. Edited by user Sunday, 3 May 2015 4:49:43 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified 1864hatter attached the following image(s):
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

The Hatter		Posted : Sunday, 3 May 2015 6:04:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/05/2013(UTC) Posts: 259 Location: Westport Thanks: 62 times Was thanked: 320 time(s) in 125 post(s)		Hi Hatter from the other Hatter It would be an interesting and fulfilling journey if you contacted the US Embassy. And through them could locate and contact the young US Navel persons next of kin. And return the Dog Tag. 1942. He was probably in the Pacific campaign and may well have been killed. Failing next of kin not being able to be located. The US Navy may well be able to supply you his service history. And then you have a truly remarkable find. He was probably frolicking on the beach with a young Auckland Maiden whilst on shore leave. Cheers Trev Edited by user Sunday, 3 May 2015 6:06:35 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

The Hatter		Posted : Sunday, 3 May 2015 6:29:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/05/2013(UTC) Posts: 259 Location: Westport Thanks: 62 times Was thanked: 320 time(s) in 125 post(s)		A link http://armedforcesmuseum.com/us-navy-dog-tags/ Cheers Trev Edited by user Sunday, 3 May 2015 6:32:35 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Mudwiggle		Posted : Sunday, 3 May 2015 6:37:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Bit more info to help: Unfortunately, he passed away in August 2011, at a grand age. Resident of Mesa Arizona. Served on USS Collingsworth from 27th Feb 1945 as Shipfitter 3rd class. http://www.legacy.com/obituarie...-zuder&pid=153418825 MW Edited by user Sunday, 3 May 2015 6:46:54 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Added link Mudwiggle attached the following image(s):

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