Post Your Favorite COLONIAL Era Relic (No Coins Please)

[romeo-1]

I think that it is fair to say that Colonial era relics are a favorite among many on the site. Post up your favorite Colonial era relic.

Mine is this silver whistle found last year. Silversmith was Joseph Taylor, late 18th century. I call it a hunting whistle but who knows. The shield motif always made me wonder if it was military in nature. I've seen similar Taylor silver whistles but none with the shield.

[vayank54]

Mine is this harness boss I dug at a colonial house site in Dumfries VA It had iron wires on the back to hook to one harness while another slid throught the slot. The star motif indicates it is British made but I've never been able to find out anything else about it.

[pjroo33]

A Type V buckle from 1660-1720

Found last year. Probably my oldest find to date. Love the patina.

[romeo-1]

Pjroo...that reminds me, my second favorite Colonial find...almost pre-colonial.

1550-1650 spectacle buckle.

[Iron Patch]

I gather you mean non-military too? ..or say non-marked military.

I have to think about this one. No idea right now.

[Iron Patch]

How about...

2 cannonballs, a 6 & 12 pounder from two very historical forts?

[romeo-1]

I gather you mean non-military too? ..or say non-marked military.

I have to think about this one. No idea right now.

Yeah, I was thinking more civilian, everyday life kind of finds. If we were to post favorite military find...well, we all know what I would be posting!

In fact...

[Iron Patch]

I gather you mean non-military too? ..or say non-marked military.

I have to think about this one. No idea right now.

Yeah, I was thinking more civilian, everyday life kind of finds. I we were to post favorite military find...well, we all know what I would be posting!

In fact...

You'd have to define Colonial then. Your plate would be post as far as many are concerned. (American)


update .... just seen your post and what you meant. But it's still post

[Don in SJ]

Several favorites, but this one was perhaps the most unusual and totally unexpected colonial relic I have ever found. Never, ever dreamed of finding something called and Indian Peace Medal, especially one from King George I era of around 1714-20! This one was rather beaten from the elements and years of use, however it was used, (guess worn around the neck) but the day I found it, I was thinking "Boy, that is one big King George copper that I don't know about"

I do have the story about this find posted here:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,50212.0.html

Don

[romeo-1]

Don...that is a great find!!!

Keep 'em coming folks!

[Iron Patch]

Several favorites, but this one was perhaps the most unusual and totally unexpected colonial relic I have ever found. Never, ever dreamed of finding something called and Indian Peace Medal, especially one from King George I era of around 1714-20! This one was rather beaten from the elements and years of use, however it was used, (guess worn around the neck) but the day I found it, I was thinking "Boy, that is one big King George copper that I don't know about"

I do have the story about this find posted here:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,50212.0.html

Don

Can't deny the greatness of that find! Should would love seeing one of those in my case!

[dneyedli@res1.mts.net]

Several favorites, but this one was perhaps the most unusual and totally unexpected colonial relic I have ever found. Never, ever dreamed of finding something called and Indian Peace Medal, especially one from King George I era of around 1714-20! This one was rather beaten from the elements and years of use, however it was used, (guess worn around the neck) but the day I found it, I was thinking "Boy, that is one big King George copper that I don't know about"

I do have the story about this find posted here:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,50212.0.html

Don

I can't believe that I missed that thread! WOW! I'm just trying to find a George III peace medal never mind one that early! I have a new favorite!
Nice finds everyone. I'm still deciding what I should post for my best colonial relic.
Dave.

[romeo-1]

I found this at a park in upstate New York last year while attending Nuclear Prototype

That is a really cool sword guard!!

[romeo-1]

I found this at a park in upstate New York last year while attending Nuclear Prototype

That is a really cool sword guard!!

Thank you.. I just wish I knew more history behind it or what it might have looked like when it was being used

Looked similar to these...but with a cool face!

[Breezie]

My fav Colonial for 2009 would be this Spectacle Buckle, c. 1640. Breezie

[johnnyi]

My fav Colonial for 2009 would be this Spectacle Buckle, c. 1640. Breezie

I love that buckle Breezie!

[Breezie]

My fav Colonial for 2009 would be this Spectacle Buckle, c. 1640. Breezie

I love that buckle Breezie!

Thanks Johnny . .I guess it's somewhat unusual on our side of the pond. Breezie

[romeo-1]

My fav Colonial for 2009 would be this Spectacle Buckle, c. 1640. Breezie

I love that buckle Breezie!

Thanks Johnny . .I guess it's somewhat unusual on our side of the pond. Breezie

Yep...scroll up a bit...I found one last year within a stones throw of the oldest settlement in North America.

[Iron Patch]

My fav Colonial for 2009 would be this Spectacle Buckle, c. 1640. Breezie

I love that buckle Breezie!

Thanks Johnny . .I guess it's somewhat unusual on our side of the pond. Breezie

Yep...scroll up a bit...I found one last year within a stones throw of the oldest settlement in North America.

I gotta make it there and chase a few stones!

[romeo-1]

My fav Colonial for 2009 would be this Spectacle Buckle, c. 1640. Breezie

I love that buckle Breezie!

Thanks Johnny . .I guess it's somewhat unusual on our side of the pond. Breezie

Yep...scroll up a bit...I found one last year within a stones throw of the oldest settlement in North America.

I gotta make it there and chase a few stones!

Anytime!