couple of relics from 1840s homestead

jopher

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Made it out to do a little dry land hunting today.Hunted a thorny bramble below a cellar hole dating back to the 1840s. Few targets...but a couple of keepers.The lantern top is nicely scripted "Diamond" with Pat. dates of 1866 and 68.
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Long handled copper ladle...creamer shape....the number 5 on handle??
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Pressed copper cameo with nice guilt...has nail mounts??
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Heavy lead barrel bung or tree tap.
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Cast lead plate or dish.... very ornate.
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Any opinions or info on these items is welcome....thanks for looking and happy hunting.....Joe
 

fistfulladirt

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Whoa! Awesome relics from that site, especially that ladle! Congrats, there's got to be more from where those came from! ffd
 

Brentallica

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Cool finds Joe! The ladle, cameo and lead plate are sweet. :icon_thumleft: Good luck on future hunts at that site
 

Jim C.

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Those are some great old finds. Congrats. :headbang:
 

Michiganne

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Very nice, jopher! :icon_thumright: Excellent ladle, dish, and cameo. It is hard to beat a nice relic. :hello2:

HH
 

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