Two old gold signet rings - newest is 1927!

[testing123]

Got out this weekend with the White’s TDI SL.

The silver coins have seemed to have dried up at an old faithful beach. Only got one merc Friday that is so busted another couple years would have probably depleted it entirely.

The sweet parts Friday were a nice small 10k signet ring from Ripley-Howland Mfg Co. circa 1887 to 1912. Weight 1.6 grams.

Another treat was a gold signet marked OB 14k. OB stands for Ostby & Barton company. It was formed by Englehart Ostby and Nathan Barton in 1879. Ostby was on the Titanic when it sank, and unfortunately lost his life. This ring also has an inscription dated 1927! Weight is 8.1 grams.

And, also got out yesterday and once again silver coins were scarce. Got one 1957 Roosevelt. Ended with a sterling band, sterling leaf earring. Got a small sterling band with missing stone. Got a lot of junk jewelry. Got a "nickel silver" ring, which was a first.

Got a few buffalo nickels this weekend, and even a dateless V nickel.

Overall a great weekend, and a good way to end the season. Will have to get into better shape to keep up with a PI machine. There were some deep bottle caps, which took a lot of energy.

Also, does anyone have any idea what that clip thing was used for? Is it a griffin?

HH all!

 

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[Metal Magnet]

awesome!

 

[jewelerguy]

based on the style of device on the 'clip thing', I'd say it's a tie clip. Excellent bunch of finds!

 

[against the wind]

Excellent hunts, the gold rings are always wonderful to find.
My vote goes with tie clip also.

 

[kingskid1611]

That would have been a fantastic Weekend for me too. Congrats on some excellent finds!

 

[testing123]

Thanks guys! Hoping the weather stays warm to be able to get out again, but not holding my breath. Last year the ground was frozen at the end of November.

 

[retire05]

Finds like that will keep you warm at least for another hunt!...Brad

 

[pghDFXer]

Sick rings, looks like good dirt

 

[sutphin]

THATS ONE EXCELLENT HUNT . LOVE THE JEWELRY FINDS .....