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Nov 27, 2019, 05:45 AM
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 Bob
Old find repaired
I found this cross in a field this past summer. When I dug it, it was totally black with tarnish, I brought it to a jeweler to confirm it being silver (it is) because it is unmarked. The hoop was broken so I had the repaired and I had a bail added so I could wear it. Anyone have any guess as to its age? Thanks for the help!!!
I was 6” down and about 75 yards away from old mill ruins dating back to the 18th century.
“I was a kid once, but I wasn’t very good at it”
2020 YTD totals
Silver coins 83 ( oldest 1742)
Large coppers 30 (oldest 1657)
Silver rings 10
Gold rings 5
Silver items 24
Skeleton keys 5
Military buttons 9
Flat buttons 129
IHP 57
Flying eagle cent 1
Spanish silver 4
Silver thimbles 2
Other than the finds, 2020 sucks
TREY GOWDY 2024!!!!!!
2021 YTD
1 rotten KGII, only been out twice
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Nov 27, 2019, 05:50 AM
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Patriot
Looks nice Bob. No idea on how old but very worthy of displaying. Wear it well. Nice.
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Nov 27, 2019, 05:51 AM
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Nov 27, 2019, 06:50 AM
#4
Anthony
No idea on the age, but it sure is a nice cross well worth getting fixed...
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Nov 27, 2019, 09:57 AM
#5
That's a beauty. Wear it proudly.
My field test of the Sunray X-5 coil is published in the May 2010 Issue of Western & Eastern Treasures.
My field test of the Sunray X-12 Coil is published in the June 2010 Issue of Western & Eastern Treasures.
My field test of the Coiltek 5x7 Coil is published in the July 2012 Issue of Western & Eastern Treasures.
My "Deep Coin" Explorer settings, and finds are published in Andy Sabisch's Minelab Explorer & E-Trac Handbook.
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Nov 27, 2019, 10:25 AM
#6
Beautiful Cross! Awesome that you restored it. Congrats
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Nov 27, 2019, 11:13 AM
#7
I've found some unmarked coin silver pieces that I know date to about 1840. Sterling in the US started to be marked in the mid 19th c, so I think it is safe to estimate that this beautiful cross is at least pre-CW and could be older. Most sterling was consistently marked after the Civil War.
Good decision to repair this beautiful old piece. The style looks right for pre-CW too. IMO, it is banner worthy, even lacking provenance or a little more site history. It is the finest crucifix I have seen on tnet and it is my honor to nominate it for banner.
Last edited by Megalodon; Nov 27, 2019 at 11:23 AM.
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Nov 27, 2019, 01:35 PM
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Bob
 Originally Posted by Megalodon
I've found some unmarked coin silver pieces that I know date to about 1840. Sterling in the US started to be marked in the mid 19th c, so I think it is safe to estimate that this beautiful cross is at least pre-CW and could be older. Most sterling was consistently marked after the Civil War.
Good decision to repair this beautiful old piece. The style looks right for pre-CW too. IMO, it is banner worthy, even lacking provenance or a little more site history. It is the finest crucifix I have seen on tnet and it is my honor to nominate it for banner.
Thanks for the banner vote but I don’t think it’s banner worthy. The spot I found it near was a cider mill for a very long time, only other things I could date from the spot was a braided hair large cent, a draped bust large cent (1804 or 7) a 1883 IHP. I have pulled marked silver rings, earrings and pendants from there but this cross really stuck out. I’ve never dug silver jewelry that black, I’m wondering if it’s a higher percentage than .925
“I was a kid once, but I wasn’t very good at it”
2020 YTD totals
Silver coins 83 ( oldest 1742)
Large coppers 30 (oldest 1657)
Silver rings 10
Gold rings 5
Silver items 24
Skeleton keys 5
Military buttons 9
Flat buttons 129
IHP 57
Flying eagle cent 1
Spanish silver 4
Silver thimbles 2
Other than the finds, 2020 sucks
TREY GOWDY 2024!!!!!!
2021 YTD
1 rotten KGII, only been out twice
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Nov 27, 2019, 01:42 PM
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Tommy
Well worth it Joe amazing that's a really nice relic. Happy today my friend. Tommy
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Dec 06, 2019, 06:05 AM
#10
 Detect everyday like it's the last day of the season!
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Dec 06, 2019, 06:51 AM
#11
Love crosses! Awesome find.
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Apr 11, 2020, 03:39 AM
#12
Very nice crucifix Joe-Dirt.
Mike
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Apr 30, 2020, 01:31 PM
#13
Great save, find, and restoration on the old crucifix Joe Dirt. A True Beauty of a find. Wear it well.
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