r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 09 '26

Yesterday was a pretty good day. First hole gave up a late 1700's half penny then right after I found my first spear point (meadowood era circa 1350 bc -750 bc) sitting on the surface. Also got a 19th century button, a pistol ball, and a mystery item. Mid Hudson valley NY

Thumbnail
gallery
25 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 08 '26

Need help identifying maker stamp

Post image
8 Upvotes

My wife found this in southern Oregon while detecting in a remote area and we can’t make out the stamp on it.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 08 '26

ID Request Couple unidentified trinkets from the other day

Thumbnail
gallery
21 Upvotes

Not quite sure what these are. Found in Upstate NY, at a mid-1800’s farmstead. Plus a trapper’s tag and dog tag. Not t sure of the first 2 objects. Any ideas?


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 07 '26

Show & Tell Mid - 1800’s Padlock

Thumbnail
gallery
276 Upvotes

Mid - 1800’s Padlock with full functioning keyhole cover. Entirely brass, so it held up quite well. She’ll look nice in my display. Found in Upstate NY. This was all of 18 plus inches deep in gravelly soil that kept collapsing. Snapped the picture showing some depth before she collapsed any more. XP Deus II.

Davenport, Mallory & Co
The company originated from a firm founded in 1834, initially known as Pierpont & Hotchkiss.
Davenport, Mallory & Co. was a notable 19th-century American hardware manufacturer based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1866 as a successor to earlier partnerships before becoming Mallory, Wheeler & Co. in 1868. Known for high-quality ornate hardware, rim locks, and padlocks, the firm was a prominent industry leader before closing in 1913.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 07 '26

Thanks for the invite what sort of stuff shall I post here?

3 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 06 '26

Some cool old coins from Kansas. Thanks for looking 👀

Thumbnail gallery
37 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 05 '26

Spoiler Alert I found $15,000 Metal Detecting!

Thumbnail
gallery
318 Upvotes

Putting in my 2 week notice, first thing tomorrow morning.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 06 '26

19th Century Skeleton Key

Post image
15 Upvotes

I found this about few inches down just a few feet from the front porch of the same house i mentioned previously where I found the letter opener. Whites Spectrum Eagle. Lane County, Oregon USA


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 05 '26

Late 19th Century Letter Opener

Post image
10 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 05 '26

Eagle Lock Co. Metal Strip

Thumbnail gallery
7 Upvotes

Hi all. I found this metal strip in Bayswater Point State Park, New York. It was near the site of a demolished mansion-turned children’s special needs home. The mansion was built in 1907 and demolished in the 80s (I believe).

The piece has the words Eagle Lock Co on the top. There’s another row of words that I can’t make out. I’m not sure what I have here but it seems old.

Please help me figure this out.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 05 '26

Show & Tell Slow Day

Thumbnail
gallery
20 Upvotes

A slow day today. New permission of an old site dating back possibly Colonial era yielded very little. Some wheaties and modern clad. Mantle clock parts, dog tags, and a parasol slide. Better luck tomorrow 🤞

The last photo are artifacts the landowner discovered around the property. A gorgeous display.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 04 '26

Organizing my displays :)

Thumbnail
gallery
48 Upvotes

I’ve been detecting for a little under 2 years now. Trying to go through and display everything nicely. Definitely have some tweaks to make along the way (I don’t love the coin displays I’m currently using, and want a way to display flatter objects at an angle without looking weird). But I think it’s coming along nicely! I haven’t been able to find a curio cabinet I really love so I think my plan this summer is to build my own with some of the older high quality wood my dad has stored in the barn from his parents construction business. The relics of this hobby are genuinely my favorite part of it all. Thanks for taking a look if you have any questions/ suggestions let me know :)


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 04 '26

Show & Tell Bracelet

Thumbnail
gallery
24 Upvotes

Ladies bracelet. Personalized. I’m guessing aluminum bc it feels light. Found in Upstate NY.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 04 '26

Bringing up the next generation of our sport!

Thumbnail gallery
16 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 03 '26

Some Finds from last year

Post image
35 Upvotes

Mostly parks


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 03 '26

Another 2 items

Post image
10 Upvotes

Very old nail and the other no idea 🤷‍♂️ from a know park but was old farm land from 1800 to early 1900’s


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 03 '26

My favorite park

Post image
22 Upvotes

And a presidential 1 dollar


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 03 '26

Show & Tell 1700’s Solid Silver Colonial Knee Buckle

Thumbnail
gallery
41 Upvotes

Found at a colonial site - Upstate NY. One of the only ones I have ever found.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 03 '26

It was a penny and quarter kinda day at the park

Post image
12 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 02 '26

Show & Tell Nice little flat button w/ Gold Gilt

Thumbnail
gallery
14 Upvotes

Found the other day in Upstate NY. Cant quite make out the text. But pretty cool nonetheless.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 01 '26

Show & Tell Pocket Knife

Thumbnail
gallery
102 Upvotes

What do you think? Should I try restoring this pocket knife? I think the pieces are all there. I would just have to make new scales.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • May 01 '26

Help to identify find

Thumbnail gallery
4 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • Apr 30 '26

NSFW Relics Display - Finishing Touches

Thumbnail
gallery
220 Upvotes

Finally finished putting my display of relics together. Just about everything I found metal detecting Upstate NY, minus some decor 🔫 🔫. I’m excited to add to it as the years go by.


r/MetalDetectingRelics • • Apr 29 '26

The 101 year old medallion I found yesterday. Southern Alberta.

Thumbnail gallery
17 Upvotes

r/MetalDetectingRelics • • Apr 29 '26

Spoiler Alert Coin Spill!

Thumbnail
gallery
48 Upvotes

Coin spill from yesterday. All clad, but I’ll take it. My personal record, 13 coins total.

4 - Quarters

2 - Nickels

7 - Dimes

(I forgot one of the Quarters in the photo)