1760s Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

[ColonialDude]

1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Well I finally managed to get out for a hunt. Slow start this year as I could have been out 3 weeks ago...but my wife has been away...I didn't get out in the fall either as my wife was away then as well. Been a loooooong time coming.

I have been wanting to find one of these for quite some time now, and I was stunned when I cut a plug and this sucker popped out.

Silver heart shaped trade brooch, also known as "Luckenbooth" brooches. This piece dates to the 1760's. Unfortunately it lacks a makers mark, but I'll take it!

The quality of this piece is awesome, and it is made from high quality thick silver, unlike many trade silver pieces. This one was most likely worn by a British Officer during the Seven Years War.

I have a slew of other odds and ends which I will post tomorrow. Too tired tonight...and sun fried!

 

[ColonialDude]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Thanks everyone! Was so nice to get out! I have been going crazy. The find just topped it all off as it's been on my wish list for quite some time!

 

[Argentium]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

I can't possibly be the only one who believes this to be a BANNER find , Its rare , historic , beautiful, early ....

In two years on here , Ive never seen one - an extremely BANNER worthy find my friend ! Argentium.

 

[whitesPA]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

thats a real cool find . wtg

 

[artzstuff1]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Man that is a sweet little trinket!!!! good find,,,thanks for the post~!!!!,,,


arthur

 

[jeffk]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

SWEET
jeffk

 

[IronSpike]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Congrats on the Banner

 

[Roger Mn.]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Congratulations. Very nice brooch.

 

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

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

That is cool, whatever it is... How much is it worth?

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[K*E*L*L*Y]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

wow thats cool!

 

[PA]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

hi sir,

i like the silver trade item. go get more now.

henry

 

[romeo-1]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

That is a stunner! Belongs right where it is...on the Banner. Should display well for you!

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Congratulations on a beautiful find!!!

 

[le fouilleux]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

yes sir this is nice! like this brooch

 

[titan]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

great find but could you enlighten me to what a trade silver is?

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Congrates on the Banner, well deserved.

 

[The Bulgarian]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Awesome find.Congrats for this beauty.

 

[Old River]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Nice, Nice, Nice Brooch. Congradulations on the brooch, and the banner.

 

[tseekerMike]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

That is one beautiful and rare find to be sure.

 

[Finman]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Wess, Congrats on the silver trade brooch and making the BANNER!!!!!

HH Joe

 

[Mona Lisa]

Re: 1760's Trade Silver Heart and Crown Brooch!

Beautiful find, Wess.

Congrats on the banner. 8)