1750's Colonial Site

[Valley Ranger]

I'm just starting to explore a colonial site here in western VA. Limited time so far, but I've recovered an 1820 LC, a 19th century thimble, etc. Recently, a friend and I did some sifting and recovered some pottery shards and a rose head nail. Nothing real exciting yet, but I believe the site has some potential. Anyway, I was curious if anyone might recognize the pattern on these shards or might be able to date them. Thanks in advance!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That blue and one small green piece of feather-edged pearlware generally dates to the 1800-1840 period. The other sherds are likely from the same period. Hope you find the 18th century site you're looking for.

 

[vpnavy]

..: Moved from Today's Finds! over to Our Discoveries > What Is It? for more exposure :..​

 

[trdking]

I was born on the wrong coast If we find Silver roses or mercy on the left coast we are jumping for joy. 15 16 17 even early 1800's Are unheard of Unless you can dig at a mission

 

[Valley Ranger]

That blue and one small green piece of feather-edged pearlware generally dates to the 1800-1840 period. The other sherds are likely from the same period. Hope you find the 18th century site you're looking for.

Thanks Bill! How goes the book?

 

[Dug]

Anytime I walk into a site and I see green feather edge, blue feather edge or even salt glaze I know the chances of finding relics just went up.