Just another bit of metal detecting rubbish?

**John Winter** · 17-09-2012, 12:04 AM

On those days when you are unable to detect, it may well be useful to take a second look in the box where you’ve thrown all your ‘scrap’.

http://dtct.it/S25839

**dave9** · 17-09-2012, 03:19 AM

What a great story behind a piece of so called" bit of tat".Lesson for many there John.

**stewart73** · 17-09-2012, 03:56 AM

Great read as usual, and a lesson in there as well. I've certainly found a few treasures over the years when cleaning out my junk bucket...one being half of a gold class ring that was totally encrusted in green "sea cement" as I call it.

**John Winter** · 17-09-2012, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by dave9 and stewart73

What a great story behind a piece of so called" bit of tat".Lesson for many there John.

I've certainly found a few treasures over the years when cleaning out my junk bucket...one being half of a gold class ring that was totally encrusted in green "sea cement" as I call it.

Thanks Guys. In my early days I once discarded a Saxon saucer brooch! Never lived it down! It's always worth checking the dross and even seeking a second opinion.