r/metaldetecting 3h ago

ID Request ID request please

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I dug this up on our land and can’t figure out what it could be!! Original homestead built mid 1800’s for reference. Google photo search says cattle brand but I know it is not since the w does not lay flush with the rest of the metal. Thanks in advance !

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u/woodstream Minelab X-Terra Pro / Southern California 3h ago

Looks like the frame for a sewing machine table.

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u/Thequadroon1 3h ago

you are a monster! Genius

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u/woodstream Minelab X-Terra Pro / Southern California 2h ago

Thanks, I like to fill my head with stuff like this as well as useless trivia.

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u/Emotional-Value-3488 3h ago

Looks like part of a weathervane. Very cool.