A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

[joshuaream]

A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

This looks like a recipe for disaster, but I find it's a great way to store/display misc. items.

In this case this is a large copper kettle I found at an abandoned sugar plantation that was carefully filled with broken celts, pestles, sharks teeth, and a plummet that doesn't fit well in a frame. As long as you don't jostle them around, nothing gets dinged, scratched or marked.

 

[flintdigger]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

Not a bad idea it is just one of those don't touch things. That is a killer of a shark tooth

 

[Bum Luck]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

Got the same thing in my LR; celts, hoe and axes.

Nice centerpiece!

 

[*Molly*]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

You need some display cases.. Its a crime to leave them like that..
I sure would like to see pics of everything in that kettle.

 

[musky44]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

looks like some pretty cool stuff.

 

[joshuaream]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

You need some display cases.. Its a crime to leave them like that..
I sure would like to see pics of everything in that kettle.

I've got about 50 wooden cases that I've bought over the years (I trade for them or buy one or two at every show), but it's hard to display celts in there, and dinged celts are pretty common finds for me.

Joshua

 

[joshuaream]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

newbe

Yep, still learning.

Must be boring knowing everything already.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

Joshua, awesome looking artifacts and a very cool way to display them. You say they are broken but I see quite a few that look awfully good to me. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Ohio_Doug]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

Josh, I love the display. Would look nice in my living room

 

[Tnmountains]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

I like it. Like that old copper as well. I really think the guy was kidding with you. Probably been reading here for a while
I have a friend that has an old jug full of some of the prettiest points and grooved axes from when he lived in Iowa. He pours them out to show me everytime I see him. Cracks me up. It is his collection.
Nice display. Some C.A Celts?? Like the megladons.
Take care.

 

[scotto]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

I think it's an awesome looking display. Nice meg teeth to boot.

 

[archer66]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

Dinged celts are common finds........

I have one.....1.....uno.....

But I'm a newbie!!!!!! lol.


That's a really nice display....love it.

 

[riverrocks64]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

i have four medium size wicker baskets i keep stuff in and don't mind one bit when my grand-daughters pull them out to play with....display the way you like....nice megs....my girls really love their shark teeth i have given them over the last few years

 

[bigrush828]

Re: A bad way to store celts, misc. & fossils, but I like it

WOW...those would all be front and center on my display shelves if I owned them...nice finds!