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What is it?

Post by 5shot » Mon Aug 10, 2026 10:14 pm

I've had more than a few health issues in the last few months but things are starting to look better lately. So, something I've always wanted to try is metal detecting. I bought a MineLab Exterra Pro metal detector, a Minelab pinpointer probe and a Garrett digging shovel. And I've been finding stuff. I found something yesterday and I'm hoping someone here can tell me what it is. I unscrewed the knurled cap and there was some kind of oil in there. Judging by the depth it was found at it's been in the ground for a few years.
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Re: What is it?

Post by Mags » Tue Aug 11, 2026 1:54 am

It's a Mormon priest olive oil vial. They carried it with them to able to perform on the spot consecrations and benedictions. "Hold to the rod" is from the book of Mormon.
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Re: What is it?

Post by Sir Henry » Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:43 am

That’s cool how you found it.
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Re: What is it?

Post by markiver54 » Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:27 am

According to Google, Mags is right. It's a Consecrated Oil Vial Keychain to carry holy oil for blessings.
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Re: What is it?

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Aug 11, 2026 9:22 am

Nice. Glad someone here could provide the answer.
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Re: What is it?

Post by The Wiz » Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:13 am

Now you got to figure out how it got there!
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Re: What is it?

Post by 5shot » Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:17 am

I opened the cap and got some of the oil on me. Should I expect a blessing or is this more like when the lost ark got opened in "Raiders"??
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Re: What is it?

Post by Mags » Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:33 am

Mormons had an early history in Wisconsin Black River area.
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Re: What is it?

Post by 5shot » Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:52 am

This item has no particular meaning to me but I suppose the right thing to do is maybe contact a local Mormon church and get their input?

Also found a mess of coins right after this :idea: . :?: This was in a large area park and about 6" under the sod. I have have an upcoming surgery but might contact these folks next week and find out if it's important to them.
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Re: What is it?

Post by markiver54 » Tue Aug 11, 2026 1:39 pm

5shot wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:52 am
 This item has no particular meaning to me but I suppose the right thing to do is maybe contact a local Mormon church and get their input?

Also found a mess of coins right after this :idea: . :?: This was in a large area park and about 6" under the sod. I have have an upcoming surgery but might contact these folks next week and find out if it's important to them.
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Re: What is it?

Post by Hatchdog » Wed Aug 12, 2026 10:55 am

5shot wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:52 am
 This item has no particular meaning to me but I suppose the right thing to do is maybe contact a local Mormon church and get their input?

Also found a mess of coins right after this :idea: . :?: This was in a large area park and about 6" under the sod. I have have an upcoming surgery but might contact these folks next week and find out if it's important to them.
I’m sure they would appreciate that! Cool fine and cool that mags knew what it is.
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