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  1. Civ(?) bridle buckle.

    Post Civ bridle buckle. I found this today in southwest Missouri. While researching I find a lot that are otherwise identical except this just has a circle in the middle instead of a heart.
  2. Stirrup

    I found this old brass stirrup today in some woods that have produced CW buttons, but I'm not sure of it's age--can anyone help me? Thanks!
  3. Gold? Brass? Bracelet

    Found this on the beach today it hit at "gold ring" but I'm not sure for certain how to tell. It is the first thing I've found that wasn't a nail so I'm not very experienced in being able to tell the difference between metals. Any thoughts?
  4. Odd find

    I found a big chunk of metal with a brass screw in it. I did some test and turns out its a piece of lead. It was found in the water of the historical district in old town charlotte harbor.
  5. Antique magnifying glass

    Wondering if anyone can help me with this brass magnifier. It had no markings and the handle is made of an odd wood or shell. Came from an antique shop in Florida. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
  6. Decorative colonial saddle parts??

    Hunted a site yesterday that has historically yielded early colonial period items - farthings, maravedis, and tons of buttons from that time. Yesterday I found three items that appear to be some sort of brass horse tack and two of them are quite decorative. I'm really intrigued by the one that...
  7. ✅ SOLVED Unknown Object, Found in a field.

    Hey guys, I found this today while metal detecting with my AT Garret Pro in a field next to a farm and it was hitting around "84" and "32". It was also around 12 inches deep. I think it may be some sort of farm tool or maybe something obvious but i have yet to discover what it actually is. I...
  8. acme buckle or something belt idk

    I don't have any idea what this is no matches online any ideas??? Thanx
  9. ✅ SOLVED brass buckle with caduceus medical symbol

    Found this interesting piece with Garrett Pro in woods, blue ridge mountain area. I think its brass, but perhaps copper. It is almost 1/8" thick. Thank you for any input!
  10. Brass collector needing help... Is this find really worth the price?

    I've started a decent brass collection. I'm looking to add some more high-end pieces. Can anyone tell me more about this, and if it's really worth the price? Antique Arabic Islamic Brass Engraved Coffee Tea Pot with Spout RARE | eBay Any help is much appreciated.
  11. Possible 19th Century Lipstick Tube ??? Saw one on here awhile back .

    Ok I saw a post recently I could not find today, maybe really old IDK. But anyway a guy had this on there thinking it was some sort of possible shotgun shell. Here is that exact same type of item that I found. I do believe it to be a lipstick holder. It is brass and about 2 5/8 inches long and...
  12. ✅ SOLVED Button made of Brass, Military Type

    Perhaps British army? I couldn't read it because it so small , it is also thin or worn. I scanned it in to try to read it better and looks like latin words. There is nothing written on the back. It is the exact same size as a U.S. One Cent penny. Anyone know what this is? I live in Savannah...
  13. Brass Plate w/possible "2" on it

    Good Evening everyone! I should be getting ready for work...but how can I work when I dont know what this is!!?? I believe it's made of brass. Chimes in between 93-98 on the AT Pro. It measures approx 5" long by 3 1/2" tall. There appears to be a "2", the number two, in the center. (i might...
  14. Antique Brass Dog Collar

    I have been given this antique dog collar by my grandparents to research information about it. It has no markings on it but ive seen a very similar one on ebay which i will post the link to from my computer and images of my one (as it wont let me from my ipad for some reason). Any info...
  15. Brass goblet with enamel. How old is it and what price?

    I have had this goblet for a while, just as a decoration in my house and now I am selling it. There are no markings so I don't know anything about it. Can anybody help?
  16. ✅ SOLVED Is this really a Colonial shoe buckle or a just a reproduction? Please help.

    I found this shoe buckle metal detecting the other day. It was 10" down and seems to be made of brass. It measures 1 3/4" by 2 3/4 ". I posted pics on another discussion board and they all say it's an authentic Colonial era shoe buckle. My questions are: 1) Is it really that old? 2) Is it...
  17. My Illinois Finds

    The lock is a 1882 railroad switching lock. Found others like it online Brass Padlock Made By the Ames Sword Co. and Not sure what the other object is. Any ideas?
  18. Could anyone tell me anything about these buttons?

    I got a bag of brass buttons at a yard sale and these are some of them. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
  19. Intersting Brass object

  20. Arabic Brass Vase?

    Hello, This vase came from a garage sale, and I am wondering if someone can help me ID it. I've found some similar pieces, but nothing quite like this. It has a sticker on the bottom in what looks like Persian. I would appreciate any help with identification or translation with the label. It...
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