2009 Relics

[Don in SJ]

Decided to break up my finds for 2009 as Relic, Buttons and Coins, this will be the Relics post.

Found a nearly completer decortative trigger guard, at the same site also found a ramrod guide.​

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The partially broken Partridge whistle was an unexpected find.​

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While searching one of the oldest sites I have found, I got this nice pewter Dermitasse Spoon (Sugar Spoon?) which is probably mid 1700s.​

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At the same site I found the spoon these shoe buckles were found.​

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Early in 2009 I got another nice Bell.​

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A decent spoon, unusual butter knife and a neat still workable suspender clip.​

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A group shot of some of the Misc finds.​

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It was a good year for old buckles for me.​

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Another piece of decorative 1700s shoe buckle and a decortive small plate.​

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One highlight find I made earlier in the year that I forgot about was this old homemade silver wedding band that was most likely made from a silver coin ( I hope) and is my second such find, the first one was found deep in a hole with a 1783 Half Real......​

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Here is a closeup of one of my complete shoe buckles, this one still works.​

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Overall for Relics in 2009, not a bad year, I like the varied artifacts that I found. There were many more items like a lot of thimbles, harmonica parts, numerous musket balls, etc, but tried to pick out my top 11..

Don

 

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[Iron Patch]

The complete buckle and trigger guard remain on my want list. When they turn up I hope they have that color.

 

[Goes4ever]

that last shoe buckle is amazing!

 

[mainer]

Hey Don, In the 7th pic from the top, what is the thing to the right of your partridge whistle? Looks like some kind of a key? I found one a few years ago just like that and dont think I figured out what it went to. Nice collection of finds and best of luck in 2010.


Mainer

 

[Don in SJ]

It is a 19th century, in my case I believe first quarter of 19th century Barrel Tap Key.

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showcat.php?cat=125


Don

 

[mainer]

That it is Don. Mine is exactly like yours. Thanks for the help. Best of luck in 2010.

Mainer

 

[Don in SJ]

Well Mainer, thanks to your question on the key, I solved one of my old finds for what it is. On that same UK website was a very similar relic that I immediately recognized as something I had found years ago. I went to my one display box and pulled it out and sure enough, close enough for same ID for me!
A Barrel Tap Handle!

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=20092&cat=125

Don

 

[mainer]

Glad I could be of assistance. Now if we only had a barrel to tap. Thanks again for the help.

Mainer

 

[cntrydncr1]

awesome buckles Don!

 

[timekiller]

Don,
Very Nice finds you have there in both of your post. You find some neat stuff and in such good shape to boot. I like the buckles,hell no need to list them all I like it all and your time you put in your post and methods of cleaning too. A true help to the hobby Hope to see more of your things in the future.But know it won't be this weekened cause I see where are flooding rains are going to be you all Blizzard! Gotta love old mother nature! It's been the wetest winter here I can remember in a long time.
Take Care,
Pete

 

[Kirk PA]

Don,

If 2009 is any guide to what 2010 will bring you, you are in for a Colonial treat. Those shoe and knee buckles are excellent digs. I just wish we dug more whole ones, but that is the downfall of field hunting.

Go make 2010 a Colonial success!

Keep the passion high!

Kirk

 

[Knightwalker]

Very awsome relics.
HH in 2010

 

[history hunter]

Very nice!!