Civil War artifacts found in basement treasure reveal boy bugler
Ed Johnson uncovered a damaged wooden box containing a Civil War sword a bugle and military badges while digging a basement lot tied to the Norris farm. An antique expert dated items to 1863 suggesting a young bugler and infantry soldier who survived the war. The collection valued at 2200 includes the sword and bugle.
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Ed Johnson
Norris Place
Larry
Elsie
Thomas Little
Elijah Miller
Henry Norris
Greg
Treasure Hunters to Visit Grafton Looking for Old Treasures
Local ad invites residents to bring coins guitars jewelry and antiques to a five day Treasure Hunters event in Grafton. Experts assess items quickly with cash offers high for sought after collectibles. Attendance is free with no obligation to sell and buyers often focus on coins diamonds and vintage instruments.
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Dennis
What kind of things are they looking for
Tony explains common collectible targets for buyers and collectors. The list includes jewelry coins watches toys and memorabilia. He notes gold and old items attract interest and provides examples like gold and silver pieces, paper currency, vintage toys, musical instruments, comics and paintings.
Gold buying inquiry amid high prices
A buyer seeks to acquire any form of gold, noting the metal trades near 1700 dollars per ounce. The inquiry emphasizes readiness to purchase all gold types.
Time to Sell Gold Rings and Jewelry Now
Archie, longtime Treasure Hunter since 1996, urges selling gold now while prices hit all time highs. He notes weak dollar and weak economy lifting values, and invites owners to bring in old rings necklaces mismatched earrings or even gold teeth to receive top payments.
Old Coins and Paper Currency Buyout Notice
An exchange advertises buying old coins and paper currency. It notes minting began in 1793 and that pre 1965 silver coins and a $20 gold piece from the early 1900s may be worth far above face value. It invites collectors or estates to bring in items for purchase.
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