Unique St Patrick's Benevolent Society Charleston SC Pendant

[DirtStalker]

I haven't had much to post lately that you haven't seen before until now. I talked Twinpicks into an afternoon hunt in the Charleston area and this was my find of the day. The St. Patrick's Benevolent Society was founded in 1817 as a source of aid to arriving Irish immigrants, both Catholic and Protestant.* Following the Civil War, the organization evolved into a mutual aid society, providing sick and funeral benefits to members and their families.* Meetings were held at several locations around Charleston including the Masonic Hall at 270 King Street, and the Hibernian Hall.

 

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[Stef45]

Im drooling! This would be my favorite find of all time! Huge congrats! Cant believe you found this..great job!

 

[RustyGold]

Nice find. Thank you for the pic!

 

[Argentium]

Nice find ! Any hallmarks ? I'd guess circa 1870- 1900 .

 

[Darby]

Awesome find ! Very unique and in great shape! Big congrats!

 

[P@tch]

Very nice!

 

[Patriot Relics]

Such a gorgeous piece of silver buddy, we'll done with the cleaning. Any hallmarks?

 

[sutphin]

AWESOME FIND . DANG WHAT FIND

 

[DirtStalker]

Im drooling! This would be my favorite find of all time! Huge congrats! Cant believe you found this..great job!

Thanks Nick

Nice find ! Any hallmarks ? I'd guess circa 1870- 1900 .

No hallmarks and I really don't have a clue on age. Thanks

Awesome find ! Very unique and in great shape! Big congrats!

Thanks Darby. Really watch your mailbox. I'm so lazy I haven't made it to post office

Very nice!

Thanks Todd. The WP says to tell you it sure does miss you.

Such a gorgeous piece of silver buddy, we'll done with the cleaning. Any hallmarks?

Thanks Jon. Yeah it really did clean up. Can't believe you didn't drop by the magazine today.

AWESOME FIND . DANG WHAT FIND

Thanks Sutphin

 

[Patriot Relics]

Thanks Nick

No hallmarks and I really don't have a clue on age. Thanks

Thanks Darby. Really watch your mailbox. I'm so lazy I haven't made it to post office

Thanks Todd. The WP says to tell you it sure does miss you.

Thanks Jon. Yeah it really did clean up. Can't believe you didn't drop by the magazine today.

Thanks Sutphin

Party of 2!

 

[DirtStalker]

Party of 2!

Can't til next weekend but be my guest. Be the first on the block to read the front page
Don't know what you're waiting for

 

[trapperart]

Man that thing is very nice congrats

 

[fishstick]

That thing is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Major CONGRATZ......

 

[BigWaveDave]

Thanks freakin incredible....big congrats!

 

[cambria09]

Hello DirtStalker. Incredible find and intact too with some cool history...Congrats. Never seen anything quite like that...how big is it? Good Luck C9

 

[DirtStalker]

Man that thing is very nice congrats

Thanks Art

That thing is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Major CONGRATZ......

Thanks Fishstick that engraving is craftsmanship

Thanks freakin incredible....big congrats!

Thanks Dave

Hello DirtStalker. Incredible find and intact too with some cool history...Congrats. Never seen anything quite like that...how big is it? Good Luck C9

Yeah the society does have a long history Pic showing size comparison.

 

[bonepicker]

Very cool find bud. Always neat to dig something that has an interesting story to go along with it.
Love the craftsmanship. Would be cool if you could find a pic with someone wearing one exactly like yours, and possibly put a date on when this style design was used.
Nice to see you are still digging and posting, was beginning to think you were retired.

 

[Relicific]

That's a gem if a find
Congratulations

 

[against the wind]

That is beautiful, , what an interesting history.
I would frame it along with the story.
Congratulations

 

[DirtStalker]

Very cool find bud. Always neat to dig something that has an interesting story to go along with it.
Love the craftsmanship. Would be cool if you could find a pic with someone wearing one exactly like yours, and possibly put a date on when this style design was used.
Nice to see you are still digging and posting, was beginning to think you were retired.
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Thanks Bone It seems we all remember the wealthy landgrant owners or the millions of slaves that were brought into our county but seem to forget the countless millions of immigrants that came mostly penniless to start a new life here. Societies like this and others are only remembered when an item like this is found.
Yeah I'm still around and digging and giving most of what I find away like this item that will go to a nice "old Catholic boy" that has a greater appreciation than I do. I don't post every button or coin that I find but still enjoy coming on here looking at fantastic things you and others are finding.