1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "whats it?"...

[aquachigger]

1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

Rained all afternoon, good thing I'm used to being all wet. I managed one large cent and a few sinkers and bullets. The little hatchet was also welcomed. I don't know how old it is, but it will display nicely one day. Any ideas on the "snow bird" looking thingy? It's made out of lead and weighs several pounds. Seems like I should know this one. I had actually found it on a previous trip and left it. Don't know why. I think it pretty cool looking now. Thanks for checking this out!

 

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[MKnTenn]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

Looks to be off a boat maybe? Love the bullet finds, any rare ones? I thought the first scabbard tip I ever found was off a german helmet and threw it down, LOL

 

[aquachigger]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

Looks to be off a boat maybe? Love the bullet finds, any rare ones? I thought the first scabbard tip I ever found was off a german helmet and threw it down, LOL

My worst throw away mistake that I realized was a Volcanic self propelled bullet. I'm still berating myself over that and it was 20 years ago. The best bullet out of this batch was a dropped .58 Enfield.

 

[steelheadwill]

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Love that '22
Your lead item is intrigueing
any attachment points/holes on the 'feet'?

 

[civilman1]

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Maybe back in the day for running a trot line.....who know's.Nice "dig'"

 

[aquachigger]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

Love that '22
Your lead item is intrigueing
any attachment points/holes on the 'feet'?

Thanks man... There doesn't appear to be any on the feet or elsewhere. There is a thumb screw that passes through the eye of the "bird". I'll clean it up and get better pictures tomorrow.

 

[peanut]

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Cool finds, but what about your second best find you talked about the other day? I keep checking to see if you posted it yet I really enjoy seeing your post, keep'em comin.
Matt

 

[fyrffytr1]

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You are making some great finds in my old stomping grounds! I grew up in Hagerstown, Md. My worst throw away was made here in Albany, Ga. some years back. I found several "sardine" tins at a Yankee occupation site and threw them away. My brother came down one year and I took him to the site where he found one and told me they were period ration tins! I asked him how he knew this and he pointed to the lead solder used to put them together.

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

Love that '22
Your lead item is intrigueing
any attachment points/holes on the 'feet'?

Thanks man... There doesn't appear to be any on the feet or elsewhere. There is a thumb screw that passes through the eye of the "bird". I'll clean it up and get better pictures tomorrow.

that piece definitely served a purpose, I'm watching this one

 

[aquachigger]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

You are making some great finds in my old stomping grounds! I grew up in Hagerstown, Md. My worst throw away was made here in Albany, Ga. some years back. I found several "sardine" tins at a Yankee occupation site and threw them away. My brother came down one year and I took him to the site where he found one and told me they were period ration tins! I asked him how he knew this and he pointed to the lead solder used to put them together.

I feel your pain with the throw-aways... I lived in Hagersbush a few years myself. Still pretty close!

and peanut... gotta hit the site one more time on Saturday, and then I'll post it up. I hope I didn't oversell it.

 

[dallgire]

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Aqua im soooo jealous of you and your finds!!! Seems you never run out of great stuff!!! Keep it up!!!

 

[allen]

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looks like a great day of detecting !!

 

[DougF]

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I think your item may actually be made of zinc - It looks like a crowsfoot sacrificial anode, used to prevent corrosion of metal hulls on ships/boat. It would be bolted or clamped to the metal hull.

Update: actually it looks more like a crowsfoot zinc, which would have been part of an old battery. Zinc is used for sacrificial anodes, but I don't see any in that shape.

 

[aquachigger]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

I think your item may actually be made of zinc - It looks like a crowsfoot sacrificial anode, used to prevent corrosion of metal hulls on ships/boat. It would be bolted or clamped to the metal hull.

Update: actually it looks more like a crowsfoot zinc, which would have been part of an old battery. Zinc is used for sacrificial anodes, but I don't see any in that shape.

I was getting ready to move this over to the "What is it?" forum, but you already nailed it. Thanks! It's part of a "crow's foot battery" used in the 1800's to power telegraphs. My wife already called dibs on it. Sweet!

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

I think your item may actually be made of zinc - It looks like a crowsfoot sacrificial anode, used to prevent corrosion of metal hulls on ships/boat. It would be bolted or clamped to the metal hull.

Update: actually it looks more like a crowsfoot zinc, which would have been part of an old battery. Zinc is used for sacrificial anodes, but I don't see any in that shape.

I was getting ready to move this over to the "What is it?" forum, but you already nailed it. Thanks! It's part of a "crow's foot battery" used in the 1800's to power telegraphs. My wife already called dibs on it. Sweet!

Great ID
Zinc and lead are not easy to distinguish.. Love thes odd old finds

 

[Bavaria Mike]

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Great finds! That crow's foot is interesting. HH, Mike

 

[romeo-1]

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Nice finds....but were still waiting for that "blow you away" find mentioned...

 

[aquachigger]

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Great finds! That crow's foot is interesting. HH, Mike

Thank BMike.. Here is one producing electricity. Picture's kinda small, sorry.

And romeo-1... I have to hit the site one more time on Saturday, then I'll post it up. I do apologize for mentioning it earlier, but I was so psyched just after I found the lance that I violated protocol and my own good sense. I won't do it again...promise.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

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nice LC hope to see more cool stuff from this site!

 

[romeo-1]

Re: 1822 large cent, a few bullets and one "what's it?"...

Great finds! That crow's foot is interesting. HH, Mike

Thank BMike.. Here is one producing electricity. Picture's kinda small, sorry.

And romeo-1... I have to hit the site one more time on Saturday, then I'll post it up. I do apologize for mentioning it earlier, but I was so psyched just after I found the lance that I violated protocol and my own good sense. I won't do it again...promise.

You're the man!