Well I finally managed to get out for a hunt. Slow start this year as I could have been out 3 weeks ago...but my wife has been away...I didn't get out in the fall either as my wife was away then as well. Been a loooooong time coming.
I have been wanting to find one of these for quite some time now, and I was stunned when I cut a plug and this sucker popped out.
Silver heart shaped trade brooch, also known as "Luckenbooth" brooches. This piece dates to the 1760's. Unfortunately it lacks a makers mark, but I'll take it!
The quality of this piece is awesome, and it is made from high quality thick silver, unlike many trade silver pieces. This one was most likely worn by a British Officer during the Seven Years War.
I have a slew of other odds and ends which I will post tomorrow. Too tired tonight...and sun fried!
Like I said on your thread on the other forum, beautiful find, and rare too. For it to have survived in such great condition is really something. I've hunted several 1812ish sites over the years, and i've never come across any trade silver. I think I need to find some pre-1812 sites to have any luck. Great to see you were able to make a great find given the fact you haven't been out all that much, you deserve it!.
Welcome back my friend Good to here your out again.
That is a stunning piece in anyones books, smashing condition.
I'm off out in 10 minutes, keep hunting them buttons
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
Anyone can make life interesting you just have to go out there and do things instead of sitting on your butt doing nothing. Second quote: Life is about trying new things not just standing around.
Wess ,where have you been? I have not seen ya on here in a good while. Super awesome broach !!
Hey bud. Been extremely busy these days. My wife ha been in Jamaica for 2 months on an exercise, so I have been going it alone here. Juggling work and 2 little ones. I have not had much time to post on the forum, or get out detecting for that matter!
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That's a real Beauty.
Good to here your out again.
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