1901 House - Some cool relics - Religious locket?

[ModernMiner]

At lunch today, I hit the 1901 house that I just got permission to hunt last week.
Sunny, 60's, and soft dirt. Ahhhh. My only coin so far was a lousy memorial penny. There are a ton of signals on this property. Lots of iron (plow pieces) and other asst'd metal. Unfortunately, I am getting a lot of interference in the front yard area (power lines? satellite dish?) where I was hoping to find coins.
I was able to dig these relics though. Some date into the 1800's.
One piece that I am excited about is the religious looking piece that I almost tossed thinking it was junk. Glad I kept it.
Here's my lunch finds:

*Religious piece of jewelry with crosses and a Firebird looking image on both the front and back.
Any input on this piece would be appreciated.

*A neat stamped copper piece with art deco design of a young lady. (I may mount this piece above my bed? )

*A balance (scale) face plate with 1800's dates on it.

*Lantern piece w/knob dated Jan. 15, 1883.

*Cosmetic compact piece (George W. Loft Company)

*A heart shaped something or other. (Looks like a heel)

*Lamp topper (?).

Nothing amazing, but what the heck.
Thanks for looking.
-MM-

 

[cheese]

I believe the religious piece is a vinaigrette (spelling?).

 

[trikikiwi]

Tell me, there isn't the number 65 in the left of the tail and it's mirrored in the right


Cheers, Mike

 

[ModernMiner]

Tell me, there isn't the number 65 in the left of the tail and it's mirrored in the right


Cheers, Mike

Mike,
It sure looks like that. Sharp eyes.
-MM-

 

[BuckleBoy]

MM,

Nice find on the heel plate. After finding one on Ebay, you know it's worth at least 15 bucks now--and that's more than most of the newer silver coins we could find. I'd MUCH rather find a piece like that than a coin--it has more of a story to tell.

That cross looks like the "patriarchal cross," you might want to search that term on google, along with "phoenix" or "eagle" and see if you can find out more. It is interesting that it is so crudely made. Since it looks like a pendant, it must have some age to it. I'll keep working on it and see if I can turn anything interesting up.

-Buckleboy

 

[ModernMiner]

MM,

Nice find on the heel plate. After finding one on Ebay, you know it's worth at least 15 bucks now--and that's more than most of the newer silver coins we could find. I'd MUCH rather find a piece like that than a coin--it has more of a story to tell.

That cross looks like the "patriarchal cross," you might want to search that term on google, along with "phoenix" or "eagle" and see if you can find out more. It is interesting that it is so crudely made. Since it looks like a pendant, it must have some age to it. I'll keep working on it and see if I can turn anything interesting up.

-Buckleboy

BB,
Seeing that heart heel plate on E-bay for $15 was a treat. I first thought it was a decorative piece off of a trunk when I dug it up.
The dove/cross religious piece is a real mystery. Maybe I should send it in to "Ask Mark Parker" in W&ET?
It does look very old. I described it to the homeowner today (84 year old lady), but it didn't ring a bell with her. Maybe it was her mother's, or it was there before the house was built in 1901?
I'm not giving up. When I found it, it was all beat up (hit by a plow or mower?). I took it home and carefully unbent it to what you see now.
Thanks,
Doug

 

[BuckleBoy]

I can't seem to find anything new on this piece... maybe Mark Parker is the route to go. Post it in the "What is it" forum here though, first. Give PBK and others a crack at it.

-Buckleboy

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice relics again my friend. That is a nice heal plate too. I really like that. I have a pair of boots with heel plates on them. I use them for reenacting.

 

[ModernMiner]

I can't seem to find anything new on this piece... maybe Mark Parker is the route to go. Post it in the "What is it" forum here though, first. Give PBK and others a crack at it.

-Buckleboy

BB,
I just sent it off to Mark Parker today. I had it in the "What is it" forum, but no luck yet.
Thanks for trying.
I just bought all the supplies to build my electrolysis "relic cooker", so I should be able to start cleaning up my rusty pieces soon. I'll get some before and after pictures too.
Heading back out to the 1830 CW area house on Sat. Hopefully I will find something good (coin, button, bullet, etc.).
Have a great w/end.
-Doug-

 

[BuckleBoy]

Good luck on your hunt, MM!

I'm going to try and get out tomorrow afternoon for a few hours.

Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[civilman1]

Congrat's on the heel plate there MM and good luck with the religeous piece,can't wait to hear the result's on that one.Got my computer back up and running after almost a week.Great looking relic's MM.Best of luck and HH!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Congrat's on the heel plate there MM and good luck with the religeous piece,can't wait to hear the result's on that one.Got my computer back up and running after almost a week.Great looking relic's MM.Best of luck and HH!!

Thanks Buddy.
Good luck this week.
-Doug-