Neat peace of American History

[DigIron2]

Ever notice sometimes when your digging,you can sometimes picture the history in your mind "if that make any sense".To me that is most of the passion of relic hunting, besides the thrill of the hunt.I have been digging this 18th century plantation for a few years now, that is located in the middle of a big cornfield.All that is left of the homestead are a few patches of where the house and out buildings use to be,broken pottery,brick and other surface indicators.I know that South Carolina troops where there at one time,but the union came through sometime as well.And I think that might have been when this leg iron was broke and "Lost".I found it by a creek,about 3oo yards or so downhill from the old foundation.I think the guy saw his chance and took it.Later looking into the family name of the place i later learned they had 5 slaves,and that is when it all started to make sense.May not be correct,but that is the puzzle i put together so far.Happy diggin!!

 

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[Diver_Down]

Real cool piece. I would love to see it restored. What are your plans with it?

 

[DigIron2]

Just gonna keep it in the collection.I would like to find the rest of it.Has to be around there somewhere.

 

[Diver_Down]

Just gonna keep it in the collection.I would like to find the rest of it.Has to be around there somewhere.

My question regarding what you are planning to do with it was in regards to restoration. Are you going to attempt electrolysis?

 

[DigIron2]

I dont know much about electrolysis.Usualy i just scrape my iron relics with wire brush,sometimes use electric wire brush.

 

[Sharryn]

Quite a nice find!

 

[Guest 1551]

Wow! That is cool!!

 

[ResurrectedVirginia]

electrolysis is very easy and cool to play with. I patched together everything with scrap items I had in the garage in one night. The tricky part is finishing it off. Many people prefer wax treatment but I am a college kid and don't have enough time for the wax or cash. Instead I use gloss or clear coat. I found matte finish to be the most appealing plus it looks like it came from a museum!!!

 

[gldnbrew]

electrolysis is very easy and cool to play with. I patched together everything with scrap items I had in the garage in one night. The tricky part is finishing it off. Many people prefer wax treatment but I am a college kid and don't have enough time for the wax or cash. Instead I use gloss or clear coat. I found matte finish to be the most appealing plus it looks like it came from a museum!!!

I just soak in WD-40 for a day or so and wipe clean and dry. Seems to hold up no further rusting.

 

[DigIron2]

electrolysis is very easy and cool to play with. I patched together everything with scrap items I had in the garage in one night. The tricky part is finishing it off. Many people prefer wax treatment but I am a college kid and don't have enough time for the wax or cash. Instead I use gloss or clear coat. I found matte finish to be the most appealing plus it looks like it came from a museum!!!

I have heard people talking about it,They say it works good.I just never tried it .

 

[ResurrectedVirginia]

well if you got any questions you can ask me. I think I know what I'm doing haha

 

[DigIron2]

well if you got any questions you can ask me. I think I know what I'm doing haha

Thank you!I,I have heard about it,just never took the time to learn.but i know who to ask now!What part of the northern Va are you from?

 

[relicmeister]

Nice leg shackles- I have always hoped to find something of that sort,but not so far and not so likely in my area.
Good find

 

[DigIron2]

Nice leg shackles- I have always hoped to find something of that sort,but not so far and not so likely in my area.
Good find

Thanks.It was a lucky find.nicest relic relating to the subject I have ever found.I have always wanted to find a tag.But I think around SC.Is where they are to be found.