I went to an old civil war era house today. I have hit there before and found lots of good finds. My 1st find was a 1889 Indian head cent!! Dig some more and found my 1st carved 3 ringer. It appears that it had been carved to match with the newer bullets they used in the civil war later on. The ones with the gaps in between them. You can see where it ahs been carved out around the rim. Also found a half of a Ky token and an artillary friction primer. I also have a whatsit! It is an iron piece but appears to have a name on the side. From what I can figure out it appears to say Evelyn Gilmon? Any ideas what it is? I figured it may be a piece from the printing press. Or maybe a personal stamp? Thanks!!
Total so far ($0.70)
War Nickels- 1
Shield nickels-
Mercury Dimes-
Rings- 1
IH Pennies- 1
Skeleton Keys- 1
Thanks. I am really curious about the plate with the name on it. If anyone could assist me on finding out what it was used for, I would greatly appreciate it! THANKS!
Total so far ($0.70)
War Nickels- 1
Shield nickels-
Mercury Dimes-
Rings- 1
IH Pennies- 1
Skeleton Keys- 1
The "whatsit" is a typeset block, bearing a name that appears to be Evelyn Gibson (with the 4th letter in the surname partially obscured, this is somewhat of an assumption). Typeset pieces were used for a few centuries in printing presses. Most typeset blocks bear individual letters in various fonts, that were arranged to form the desired words, phrases, and sentences, to be displayed in printed ink on paper or comparable material. In the instances where a name might be repeatedly used (such as an editor, author, notable dignitary, etc.), a full name might be ordered from the maker of the typeset blocks, and kept on file in the typeset cabinet. These typeset blocks may in fact be often made of lead-tin alloy, rather than iron.
The "whatsit" is a typeset block, bearing a name that appears to be Evelyn Gibson (with the 4th letter in the surname partially obscured, this is somewhat of an assumption). Typeset pieces were used for a few centuries in printing presses. Most typeset blocks bear individual letters in various fonts, that were arranged to form the desired words, phrases, and sentences, to be displayed in printed ink on paper or comparable material. In the instances where a name might be repeatedly used (such as an editor, author, notable dignitary, etc.), a full name might be ordered from the maker of the typeset blocks, and kept on file in the typeset cabinet. The typeset block is in fact made of lead-tin alloy, rather than iron.
As referred to as a whatsit in the original post. SO, CC Hunter a little lesson for you. A "whatsit" for us ed-u-ma-cated folks is as follows:
DEFINTION-"whatsit [ˈwɒtsɪt], whatsitsname masculine, whatshisname feminine, whatshername
n(that means its a noun CC Hunter )
Informal a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked"
So, CC. Lets begin. Evelyn Gibson is a whatsit. She is a person of which the name is unknown.
As referred to as a whatsit in the original post. SO, CC Hunter a little lesson for you. A "whatsit" for us ed-u-ma-cated folks is as follows:
DEFINTION-"whatsit [ˈwɒtsɪt], whatsitsname masculine, whatshisname feminine, whatshername
n(that means its a noun CC Hunter tongue3)
Informal a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked"
So, CC. Lets begin. Evelyn Gibson is a whatsit. She is a person of which the name is unknown.
CHEERS!
What is the point?
The word "whatsit" was used in my post with quotation marks, in reference to the use in context by the original poster.
On metal detecting forums, terms such as whatzits, whatsit, what-is-its, thingamajig, and similar, are often used to denote items of unknown usage or origin (Note: the "What Is It?" forum on this very site).
The purpose of providing information on this particular recently found item, was in hopes of detailing a logical analysis for the finder, in regards to the actual origin or use of the relic in question. If and when the discussions here possibly delve into debating written or spoken language use, origin, evolution, comprehension, and interpretation; the topic material will undoubtedly be nearly as endless as all of our Unidentified Found Objects (or UFO's for a simpler term).
As referred to as a whatsit in the original post. SO, CC Hunter a little lesson for you. A "whatsit" for us ed-u-ma-cated folks is as follows:
DEFINTION-"whatsit [ˈwɒtsɪt], whatsitsname masculine, whatshisname feminine, whatshername
n(that means its a noun CC Hunter tongue3)
Informal a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked"
So, CC. Lets begin. Evelyn Gibson is a whatsit. She is a person of which the name is unknown.
CHEERS!
What is the point?
The word "whatsit" was used in my post with quotation marks, in reference to the use in context by the original poster.
On metal detecting forums, terms such as whatzits, whatsit, what-is-its, thingamajig, and similar, are often used to denote items of unknown usage or origin (Note: the "What Is It?" forum on this very site).
The purpose of providing information on this particular recently found item, was in hopes of detailing a logical analysis for the finder, in regards to the actual origin or use of the relic in question. If and when the discussions here possibly delve into debating written or spoken language use, origin, evolution, comprehension, and interpretation; the topic material will undoubtedly be nearly as endless as all of our Unidentified Found Objects (or UFO's for a simpler term).
CC Hunter
CC, why you gos ta use dem big ole' words wit wittol ole me. I canza unzerstand dem big wordz. Yous a so smart CC. I wanna b be like you ones day CC Shakespeare.
Disclaimer: I am NOT a Civil War artifact person, have no bullet knowledge.
That said, I have an alternative suggestion for that neat carved bullet - possible toggle for a replacement button or attachment? If I wanted to make another line on the bullet, I'd just place it on my knee and rotate it with my knife pressing in, to make a thin line. This seems way too crude for that? JMHO.
troll/trōl/
Noun:
1. A mythical, cave-dwelling being depicted in folklore as either a giant or a dwarf, typically having a very ugly appearance.(I am good looking)
2. The action of trolling for fish.
Verb:
Fish by trailing a baited line along behind a boat: "we trolled for mackerel".
I prefer trolling for Musky or Striped Bass. You guys take this way tooooo seriously.
Despite this thread heading the wrong way , nice finds, especially the Green IH. As far as the Evelyn goes, looks like some kind of printing press or stamp. HH Ron
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