🥇 BANNER A beautiful 1746 colonial silver spur and a few other finds

[SC Keith]

Was able to finally get out and make some good finds from an old plantation landing by working the mud flats and shallows. My best find was a hallmarked solid silver spur that was made in London in 1746 according to the hallmark research.
I have searched for a match to the silversmith’s initials “WC” but haven’t found one yet. Any ID help would be appreciated! Also found a half reale and a few buttons.

 

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[GeoW]

Nice. Banner!

 

[smokeythecat]

Gorgeous!

 

[Tnmountains]

That is something you do not see every day.Bet you never thought you would find a silver spur! Nice!

 

[Diggin Dude]

OMG!! Silver !! That’s incredible, I didn’t even think that part would be made of silver. That’s awesome!! Congrats

 

[bologna321]

That had to come from someone wealthy or important

Nice

 

[pepperj]

Now that is a rare one right there, congrats on the recovery.

 

[tnt-hunter]

That is a truly rare find and deserves a trip across the top. My banner vote is in. Congratulations, stay safe and keep swingin.

 

[tamrock]

Oh Wow! That's sure the definition of dandyism. Congrats on that pretty awesome find.

 

[toasted]

Jeez. All the colonists in your neck of the woods must of had some serious wealth

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[JeffInMass]

Incredible find- Congrats!!

 

[CRUSADER]

That is truely an amazing find.
Cru'dad found an earlier version, nearby was a silver buckle, so look out for that, should be 2!
The London hallmark of 1746 is spot on, I can't make out the first letter very easily but that is definitely a 'C' that was popular in that period, as seen by Cook, Crespin etc..
I'm afraid I don't have the right books to pin it down any further than you have. CONGRATS

 

[ajaj]

Wow!!! Banner vote in.

aj

 

[caretaker]

Awesome hunt, agree banner spur

 

[Jeff H]

Holy @%$# ! That is a fantastic find Keith! Banner vote in.

 

[awdw]

Awesome find.

 

[watercolor]

You are on a roll my friend, from silver flintlock finishings and now, a silver spur. . . an incredible recovery

Big congrats!!

 

[WG2020]

SC Keith,

My banner recommendation is in, Wow, just Wow, definitely a once in a lifetime find. We see see gold coins, coin spills, rings, and buckles on the banner but I have never seen a hall-marked silver spur. Great job, looking forward to hearing more about the find. Good luck with your hunts. Walt

 

[Silvermonkey]

Well tht's pretty nifty! I don't ever recall seeing a silver colonial spur posted on this site...or anywhere for that matter.... BANNER!!!!