Welcome guest, is this your first visit?
Member
Discoveries
 ? 
 
Page 1 of 9 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 131
Like Tree453Likes

Thread: Unique early Silversmith Cross

« Prev Thread | Next Thread »
  1. Oct 05, 2017, 05:38 PM
    Original Poster
     #1
    Relicific
    Relicific is offline
    Relicific's Avatar
    ca
    Feb 2017
    XP DEUS X terra 705 Fisher F2
    2,134
    2075 times
    Relic Hunting
    Banner Finds (2)

    Unique early Silversmith Cross

    Yesterday I decided to head back to a woods spot I hunted once before.
    I’ve found a couple of musket balls and square nails the last time I went there so I knew this site had potential.

    When I dug this cross it was covered in dirt,but I knew it was Silver cause of the signal I got.

    It was only when I cleaned it thou that I noticed it was a silversmiths handmade Cross.

    No makers mark on it and don’t know the exact age of the Cross,but I love the art work on it.

    Well this find surely made my Day.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version.  Name: 77C7BCDC-6581-4BBA-A77D-8915868B156F.jpeg  Views: 828  Size: 533.3 KB  ID: 1501351   Click image for larger version.  Name: 6550562B-8CF7-4E0A-9614-B2B0148E91A6.jpeg  Views: 850  Size: 665.1 KB  ID: 1501350  
    Last edited by Relicific; Oct 06, 2017 at 09:14 PM.
    To Dig or not to Dig
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. Oct 05, 2017, 05:50 PM #2
    gwdigger
    gwdigger is offline
    gwdigger's Avatar
    us
    Dec 2006
    Ocean City, Md
    XP Deus. Have Blisstool V6 but only used once.
    1,276
    1326 times
    Relic Hunting
    Banner Finds (2)
    I think this might be something really special. I've seen Spanish colonial era crosses similar to this for sale at coin shows, offered by treasure coin dealers. This thing screams REALLY OLD.
    Aureus, Kurios1, 4x4x4 and 6 others like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. Oct 05, 2017, 05:52 PM #3
    Aureus
    Aureus is offline
    Aureus's Avatar
    ca
    Sep 2016
    Eastern Canada
    XP DEUS
    2,348
    3964 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Honorable Mentions (2)
    That's one awesome looking cross man! I don't know how old it is but counting the square nails and musket balls could be 18th or early 19th century. That amateur made silver Jesus almost looks like something out of Marc Chagall or Munch. Again, an amazing find man. Congratulations!
    scruggs, yakker, rastinirv and 2 others like this.
    Da Deus Fortunae
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. Oct 05, 2017, 06:00 PM #4
    alabama11
    alabama11 is offline
    us
    alabama
    Nov 2015
    north Alabama
    Garrett Frontiersman, Tesoro Ciboli , Garrett AT Pro, Garrett Pin Pointer 2
    622
    874 times
    Relic Hunting
    Outstanding find. Great work. I hope you find more.
    Relicific and A2coins like this.
    Proverbs 3:5-6 (Trust in the Lord)

    5*Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    And do not lean on your own understanding.
    6*In all your ways acknowledge Him,
    And He will make your paths straight.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. Oct 05, 2017, 06:06 PM #5
    scruggs
    scruggs is offline
    scruggs's Avatar
    us
    Prospector
    Jun 2008
    Northern Alabama
    Whites
    4,324
    2740 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting
    A spectacular cross, very nice find!
    Relicific and A2coins like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. Oct 05, 2017, 06:14 PM #6
    gwdigger
    gwdigger is offline
    gwdigger's Avatar
    us
    Dec 2006
    Ocean City, Md
    XP Deus. Have Blisstool V6 but only used once.
    1,276
    1326 times
    Relic Hunting
    Banner Finds (2)
    I cant stop looking at it! It looks like it was 200 years old when it was lost. I really wouldnt be surprised if it was made in the 17th century and lost 200 years after. An old "hand me down".
    Aureus, Kurios1, 4x4x4 and 5 others like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. Oct 05, 2017, 06:19 PM #7
    Aureus
    Aureus is offline
    Aureus's Avatar
    ca
    Sep 2016
    Eastern Canada
    XP DEUS
    2,348
    3964 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Honorable Mentions (2)
    Quote Originally Posted by gwdigger View Post
    I cant stop looking at it! It looks like it was 200 years old when it was lost. I really wouldnt be surprised if it was made in the 17th century and lost 200 years after. An old "hand me down".
    I agree. I personally find it absolutely unique. From the site description it could in fact be 17th century made. Something I would expect to see found in Europe which makes it even more unique.
    Kurios1 and A2coins like this.
    Da Deus Fortunae
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. Oct 05, 2017, 06:20 PM #8
    Isaac
    Isaac is offline
    Isaac's Avatar
    us
    Oct 2013
    Herndon, Virginia
    Whites MXT All Pro, Garrett AT Pro
    756
    1222 times
    Relic Hunting
    Banner Finds (3)
    that's freakin killer.
    Relicific, Kurios1, scruggs and 2 others like this.
    without history, there would be no future
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. Oct 05, 2017, 06:33 PM #9
    toasted
    toasted is offline
    toasted's Avatar
    us
    Jun 2015
    ES of Maryland
    XP Deus Minelab Equinox
    2,332
    6699 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Whats with the alien on the cross on the one side
    Aureus, Jaysix, rainorshine and 9 others like this.
    Favorite finds
    Silver Pomander c. 1700- 17th century buckles- Cut Pine Tree Shilling- Louis XIV 4 Sols- 9 Spanish Cobs- Cut Pistareen-colonial silver cufflinks-1781 Half Real-gold cufflink-1814 Half Real- 1827 Mexico Republic One Real-1830 Bust Dime-1852 Gold $1-40 Seated silvers-4 Trimes-1865 French 50 centimes love token- 6 gold rings
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. Oct 05, 2017, 06:36 PM #10
    Aureus
    Aureus is offline
    Aureus's Avatar
    ca
    Sep 2016
    Eastern Canada
    XP DEUS
    2,348
    3964 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Honorable Mentions (2)
    Quote Originally Posted by toasted View Post
    Whats with the alien on the cross on the one side
    Looks like Mary I believe.
    Goldfinger450 and A2coins like this.
    Da Deus Fortunae
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. Oct 05, 2017, 06:40 PM #11
    Aureus
    Aureus is offline
    Aureus's Avatar
    ca
    Sep 2016
    Eastern Canada
    XP DEUS
    2,348
    3964 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Honorable Mentions (2)
    Ok. Just can't get my eyes away from it. If something belongs up there it's this one. Such a unique early find! I'm voting BANNER
    gwdigger and A2coins like this.
    Da Deus Fortunae
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. Oct 05, 2017, 06:43 PM #12
    gwdigger
    gwdigger is offline
    gwdigger's Avatar
    us
    Dec 2006
    Ocean City, Md
    XP Deus. Have Blisstool V6 but only used once.
    1,276
    1326 times
    Relic Hunting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Quote Originally Posted by Aureus View Post
    Ok. Just can't get my eyes away from it. If something belongs up there it's this one. Such a unique early find! I'm voting BANNER
    Me too. This is a spectacular find.
    Aureus and A2coins like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. Oct 05, 2017, 06:45 PM #13
    toasted
    toasted is offline
    toasted's Avatar
    us
    Jun 2015
    ES of Maryland
    XP Deus Minelab Equinox
    2,332
    6699 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Quote Originally Posted by Aureus View Post
    Looks like Mary I believe.
    Other side
    Aureus and A2coins like this.
    Favorite finds
    Silver Pomander c. 1700- 17th century buckles- Cut Pine Tree Shilling- Louis XIV 4 Sols- 9 Spanish Cobs- Cut Pistareen-colonial silver cufflinks-1781 Half Real-gold cufflink-1814 Half Real- 1827 Mexico Republic One Real-1830 Bust Dime-1852 Gold $1-40 Seated silvers-4 Trimes-1865 French 50 centimes love token- 6 gold rings
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. Oct 05, 2017, 06:48 PM #14
    Aureus
    Aureus is offline
    Aureus's Avatar
    ca
    Sep 2016
    Eastern Canada
    XP DEUS
    2,348
    3964 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (2)
    Honorable Mentions (2)
    Quote Originally Posted by toasted View Post
    Other side
    Ah yes...lol. He actually does look like an alien. I'll show the pic to a friend of mine who's a conspiracy theorist, he'll love it.
    Kurios1, 4x4x4, scruggs and 3 others like this.
    Da Deus Fortunae
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. Oct 05, 2017, 07:47 PM #15
    sutphin
    sutphin is offline
    us
    coppersmith
    Oct 2013
    brunswick md
    WHITES 5900, MXT 300, MXT PRO, MXT ALL PRO/ 8X6 SEF COIL
    8,344
    4442 times
    Relic Hunting
    BEAUTIFUL FIND
    Relicific and A2coins like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
 

 
Page 1 of 9 123 ... LastLast

Remove Ads

Home | Forum | Active Topics | What's New

« Previous Thread | Unique early Silversmith Cross | Next Thread »

Sponsored Links

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Similar Threads

  1. Victorian 'Gasogene' - Unique Early Seltzer Dispenser 1897-98
    By UnderMiner in forum Today's Finds!
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: Sep 05, 2017, 06:36 PM
  2. Unique Bear? Claw Pendant - Early American???Indian??? Not sure
    By FlynMike in forum What Is It?
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: Apr 18, 2016, 10:52 AM
  3. Late 20s early 30s Whiting and Davis Mesh purse with a unique double flap
    By shunter55 in forum What's It Worth?
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: Nov 29, 2012, 08:44 AM
  4. Nice Cross From the Early 1700s
    By bobsphotogallery in forum Fur Trade Artifacts
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: Sep 09, 2011, 10:51 AM
  5. Garden Gully reveals early Red cross pins and WW 1 relics
    By tinpan in forum Today's Finds!
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: Jun 03, 2007, 01:30 PM
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.3.0
Back to top
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:14 AM. Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.2
Copyright © 2018 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.