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Oct 12, 2009, 11:02 PM
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17th Century SPECTACLE BUCKLE found on the WRONG side of the pond!
Last week, I found my oldest piece. It is a 'double loop oval buckle' commonly known as a 'Spectacle Buckle'. It is most likely early-mid 17th Century, although those with the 3 transverse lines on each loop are circa 1350-1650. (Thanks to CRUSADER and others who helped identify.)The first visitors to North Carolina from 'across the big pond' were in the early 1500's.
Although the Spectacle Buckle is the oldest, my BEST find was a Civil War Flat Button & tiny plate found just a week before the Spectacle Buckle. I found them in one of 'the' Civil War camps where my Great Grandfather was stationed during the Civil War. It was an emotional experience to actually stand and walk where he did, and an even more, emotional experience to find something that could have belonged to him and/or the men in his Regiment. He was wounded during the Battle of New Bern and had to have his leg amputated.
I find it somewhat sad that strangers on this forum can get more excited for you about a special find than some friends, and even family members. Thank ya'll for understanding how a certain find can bring tears to your eyes, and to know it's 'not just a button.' Southern Smiles, Breezie
Every time I watch Gone With The Wind, I think we're gonna win this time!
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Oct 13, 2009, 01:35 PM
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Re: 17th Century SPECTACLE BUCKLE found on the WRONG side of the pond!
I still believe the buckle is an outstanding find for the US. It would be like me getting a 2000 year old coin. Excellent 
The flat button looks pre-CW.
The other item is a brass or copper-alloy late Georgian escutcheon plate from a furniture piece.
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Oct 15, 2009, 08:35 AM
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Re: 17th Century SPECTACLE BUCKLE found on the WRONG side of the pond!
Wow Breezie-got goose bumps just reading your story!! Especially to think your ancestor was actually there. Great find and congrats!!
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Oct 15, 2009, 02:48 PM
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Re: 17th Century SPECTACLE BUCKLE found on the WRONG side of the pond!
awesome buckle !!
some friends just doesnt realize
how dedicated we are at what we do.
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Oct 15, 2009, 03:06 PM
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CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: 17th Century SPECTACLE BUCKLE found on the WRONG side of the pond!
That's a Stellar find and a Fantastic story! Thank you for posting these. I have not heard of many of those buckles being found over here except for the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Regards,
Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Oct 15, 2009, 07:42 PM
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Re: 17th Century SPECTACLE BUCKLE found on the WRONG side of the pond!
nice buckle.........NC does have some old stuff.
2012 FINDS
1879 Morgan Dollar
2011 FINDS-?
2010 FINDS-?
2009 FINDS
IH - 1889,1892,1902,04,06,07,08,07,04
Buffalo - 1935
Wheats -?
Silver-1 charm
CW Relics- a three ringer, old 1850 buckle
http://www.cafepress.com/GeoMercantileCo
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