Bucket lister find! Fur trade period silver Claddagh ring.

[Aureus]

Decided to check again my new spot in the woods where I found the awesome Patriotic button. There's a small hill in the middle of it I wanted to explore so decided to go straight there since I only had 4 hours to hunt. Was a bit disapointed at first as the targets were scarce and I didn't find any buttons or coins. After about 2 hours got a deep jumpy signal. Couldn't believe my eyes when this beauty came out.






I knew the place was old as I have found some 1700's coppers but never thought I would find relics of this age and quality. I was in such disbelief that I started looking into the rim trying to spot a hallmark of any kind and of course there was none. Super happy with this find, always wanted to get one of those early Claddagh silver rings or a Fur Trade period silver ring of any kind

Found a similar ring at National Park service website.



https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=685AA9AF-155D-4519-3E0D7520F2E6B364

I sure hope this spot has some more surprises for me but even if it won't I'm extremely happy with the quality of the relics I managed to find there already.

A nice little hunt.

P.S. Just to prevent any confusion over its size and thickness I include a pic of the ring next to a copper Fur Trade period ring I have previously found.

 

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[Aureus]

Incredible piece of history. Congrats on an excellent find.

Thank you.

 

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[romeo-1]

Very cool!!

 

[K1DDO1979]

Finding one of those is now added to my ever growing bucket list. HaHa
Amazing find and congrats! [emoji2][emoji106]

 

[Aureus]

Very cool!!

Thanks!

 

[Aureus]

Got more news about the ring. A known relics hunter from Ohio confirmed it being 18th century as an almost exact silver ring was found on a spot of a Native village that burned down in 1700's.

Also found a reference to Rocky Mountain house National historic site museum that has an example of that ring from the late 18th early 19th century site. At this point, I believe it's safe to say the ring dates to mid 18th century and was used among other things in the trade with Native Americans.

 

[K1DDO1979]

Got more news about the ring. A known relics hunter from Ohio confirmed it being 18th century as an almost exact silver ring was found on a spot of a Native village that burned down in 1700's.

Also found a reference to Rocky Mountain house National historic site museum that has an example of that ring from the late 18th early 19th century site. At this point, I believe it's safe to say the ring dates to mid 18th century and was used among other things in the trade with Native Americans.

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Super cool info and ring. Congrats again! [emoji2][emoji106]

 

[Relicific]

Got more news about the ring. A known relics hunter from Ohio confirmed it being 18th century as an almost exact silver ring was found on a spot of a Native village that burned down in 1700's.

Also found a reference to Rocky Mountain house National historic site museum that has an example of that ring from the late 18th early 19th century site. At this point, I believe it's safe to say the ring dates to mid 18th century and was used among other things in the trade with Native Americans.

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This confirms that your ring is indeed a Silver Fur trade ring.
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[Aureus]

Super cool info and ring. Congrats again! [emoji2][emoji106]

Thanks! Really glad I could confirm it.

 

[Aureus]

This confirms that your ring is indeed a Silver Fur trade ring.
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Thanks man.
I really believe it does and it seems to be a rarer type. My first silver Fur Trade ring.

 

[ColonialDude]

Thanks man.
I really believe it does and it seems to be a rarer type. My first silver Fur Trade ring.

Believe it. Without question a trade silver ring. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Here's one I found from a late 1700's site. Picture sucks but oh well.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice ring find!

 

[Aureus]

Believe it. Without question a trade silver ring. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Here's one I found from a late 1700's site. Picture sucks but oh well.

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Thanks for the info and the pic ColonialDude! Today it's pretty clear in my mind it's a trade ring but a few months back I really struggled getting any info on it. It's without a doubt one of my favorite Trade items.

 

[Relicific]

Thanks for the info and the pic ColonialDude! Today it's pretty clear in my mind it's a trade ring but a few months back I really struggled getting any info on it. It's without a doubt one of my favorite Trade items.

Definitely a banner find.

 

[rickb2202]

So... Wikipedia says the ring stands for hands joined in faith OR hands joined in loyalty. If I were trading with a group of native people and getting nice furs, I would be happy to hand out these rings and say now we are partners. We will meet here at the same place next year. Very nice find. Congrats

 

[Aureus]

Congratualtions on the nice ring find!

Thank you PoE.

 

[Scrappy]

Anton, even in the winter when I know you’re starving for some detecting action, I’m still very angry at you! How on earth do you find such amazing ****? lol. Just joking about being angry, but you have quite a touch bruddah. Killer find once again!

 

[Aureus]

So... Wikipedia says the ring stands for hands joined in faith OR hands joined in loyalty. If I were trading with a group of native people and getting nice furs, I would be happy to hand out these rings and say now we are partners. We will meet here at the same place next year. Very nice find. Congrats

Thank you rickb2202

 

[housemom6]

As a claddagh collector I'd have freaked out...love it! Great find

 

[housemom6]

The hands are friendship, the heart love and the crown is loyalty. I love them so much

 

[Aureus]

Anton, even in the winter when I know you’re starving for some detecting action, I’m still very angry at you! How on earth do you find such amazing ****? lol. Just joking about being angry, but you have quite a touch bruddah. Killer find once again!

Thanks Steve. Yes the ''cold turkey'' is pretty bad this time of year. I will try to keep myself sane for the next season.