Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

[watercolor]

Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

On my way up to visit my brother in southern Wisconsin this past Friday, I spent 1-1/2 hours
metal detecting before my hunt was terminated by the high winds and heavy rain. . .

When I found this, my initial thought was that it was a piece of scrap metal but when I saw the
the oxidized-copper patina, wishful thinking entered my mind that this may possibly be related
to the "copper culture" period in the Wisconsin/Michigan area.

I posted this in the "American Indian Artifacts" section of the forum and some members suggest
that this may be a copper celt. . . if it is, this will be my best find ever.


UPDATE:
Yesterday I received confirmation from two archeologists that this is
indeed a copper Celt (cold and/or hot hammered) that was likely made
and/or used sometime between 4,000 BC and 500AD.

Many thanks to everyone for your kind comments and suggestions.
(and yes, I'm still on cloud nine)





Thanks for looking,
watercolor

 

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[JerV3]

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That is a awesome artifact.

The patina is great on the item also. Hope you can get it authenticated.

HH Jer

 

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[civilman1]

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what was something like that used for

splitting wood and people

You Are Still My Hero EDDE!!!!!

Awesome Job Watercolor......Keep us updated on this one.That would be Great!!!

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

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[Baggins]

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[crazyjarhead]

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Maybe it's from the bronze age Looks to be very primitive in nature. Wonderful find and I'm sure it would look good in a museum, if you would let it go.

 

[cheese]

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W O W !!!

Beautiful museum quality celt.

 

[CRUSADER]

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On reflection I agree this should be a BANNER find. I will recommend accordingly

 

[kimsdad]

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Super incredible find!!! Many congratulations are in order. I owe ya a couple of homebrews for that one, Watercolor.

What's more amazing to me is that you knew what it was right away. Like Weasel606's wife, I wouldn't have had a clue as to what it was.

I can't imagine finding something that old. Nice work!!!

 

[DPBOB]

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After talking to you tonight and finding out a little more about this " FANTASTIC " find I am still in awe that a find of a life time was found only hours away...

To think that the last person to hold that in their hand could have been some 1500 to 7000 years ago....



BANNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ohannos]

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Beautiful piece!

 

[romeo-1]

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You know, i'm in no hurry to being bumped off the banner but this really should be up there...

 

[ModernMiner]

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Fantastic find WC and great news. A BANNER find for sure. What a neat piece of history you have there.
I know what you mean about the weather in Wisconsin that Friday. My son and I were getting blown across the lake in the Northern part. :

CONGRATS to YOU!!!!

-MM-

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

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BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once again, that is one heck of an outstanding relic you have there!

Kyle

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

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WOW...Very nice find. Congrats on the find of a lifetime....

DANGLANGLEY

 

[jorge del norte]

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nice old chopper.......

Happy Hunting

 

[Mental Granny]

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All I can say is WOW and Congrats !


Definatly


BANNER!

 

[Goldiver]

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Very Sweet and rare find! Definately banner worthy!!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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What would the value of that be in dollars? just curious.

 

[mastereagle22]

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Wow WC!!!!!

What an amazing find.

That is too cool. Couldn't of happened to a nicer person either.

 

[Ozzygold]

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Your unreal banana peel!

seriously, nice find!