What a tough way to try and satisfy a 'bucket list' spot with an 1800's dated silver, and other vacant spots on your list, but have to consider such a mangled-up specimen to show for it. Kind of a heartbreaker.

But it does sound like you've managed to find a site from an older period of activity, and I hope you'll be able to work the place a few times more and enjoy some rewards in the near future.

Monte

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