The (strange) story of an African farm.

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JacoS

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 16, 2015, 07:44 PM
Thanks Wilhelm, must admit I did not have a look at the link. Great some bedtime reading in the sleepy village which is Lephalale.

Looking forward to the feedback from Mr. Headly.

Brendan

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 16, 2015, 08:47 PM
Hi Wilhelm, Nice finds. especially the florin. That a coin still on my wish list.

Cheers and Happy huntings  :)

Tony Curnick

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 17, 2015, 06:35 AM
Very nice finds Wilhelm.....I see your key hole cover collection grows!!...Just amazes me how many of these covers are found in the middle off nowhere!!!....do you think that the old timers had doors fitted to there tents
Where is that five Shilling???

Tom White

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 17, 2015, 10:24 AM
Well done Wilhelm

Wilhelm Ludik

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 17, 2015, 08:27 PM
Very nice finds Wilhelm.....I see your key hole cover collection grows!!...Just amazes me how many of these covers are found in the middle off nowhere!!!....do you think that the old timers had doors fitted to there tents

LOL Tony, with all the costume jewelery found out here I think putting up a door/barrier was the last thing they had in mind.
Many happy hunts.

Wilhelm Ludik

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 22, 2015, 02:15 PM

Saturday's hunt

Piece of lead with the date 1948 stamped on it.
Very nicely preserved suspender adjuster.
Fly buttons.
Huge old buckle.
1953 Quarter pence.
1925 Sixpence.
1896 three pence
Powder horn badge - initial research did not yiels results.
 
Many happy hunts.

JacoS

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 22, 2015, 02:55 PM
Nice! Was hoping to get out this afternoon, your finds always get me itching tomget out there, but the rain is currently interfering with the idea...

Paul van Heerden

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 22, 2015, 04:13 PM
Nice going
Paul

Tony Curnick

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 22, 2015, 04:39 PM
Eeeeiish on the old coin Wilhelm....nice going bud...
Where is that five Shilling???

Wilhelm Ludik

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 22, 2015, 05:08 PM
Thanks Tony - those old Victoria coins are special.
Many happy hunts.

Tony Curnick

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 22, 2015, 05:18 PM
They are!!...I have one that looks like a train ran over it 1863 if I recall....its the oldest coin I have found to date
Where is that five Shilling???

Tom White

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 23, 2015, 08:21 AM
Nice finds Wilhelm

Flemish Hunter

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 23, 2015, 05:15 PM
WOW!!!What a great selection of finds there Wilhelm.
Very well done!!!!
2013* Spendable money found : 265,40 EUR / R 3497

2014* Spendable money found : 257,29 EUR / R 3560

2015* Spendable money found so far:45,05 EUR / R 590,00

Wilhelm Ludik

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 31, 2015, 07:05 PM
The weekend's finds

A few grommets
Fly buttons
Harmonica reeds
1925 cycle licence - anybody with an idea where N.M. is?
GSB Buttons
Another badge with powder horn - this one has a crown.
Commemorative coin - The Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain.
Victorian Penny ring
Many happy hunts.

Shaun Silver

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.

  • on: March 31, 2015, 07:09 PM
Fantastic Wilhelm , the wide variety of finds is just amazing!
Treasure is were you find it !!!

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Re: The (strange) story of an African farm.
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