A beauty of a spike

[villagenut]

Dug this spike last time out and it came out nicely from its bath. To many,its just an old nail but it is actually a very historic piece locally. I dig lots of nails and always anticipate locating a hand forged example like this one.this spike is associated with an 1840s schooner that was constructed by the local blacksmith and shipwright at the old spot I am poking round in....gotta love the forged stuff.

 

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[Relicific]

Nice history behind that spike.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find and restoration!

 

[RVRoamer74]

Yep, I like those old spikes and hand forged stuff too. Nice save!!!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds VillageNut. Thanks for sharing...

 

[Whyme]

That's pretty darn cool! Congrats!

 

[A2coins]

Great restoration we all are digging up the past it's cool to see it being preserved and appreciated Excellent job

 

[villagenut]

It takes a lot of holes to find a good one, I don't like digging junk iron but after so many bad targets there will be good ones waiting. Here is a look at the many square nails that I have dug lately that are not restorable.

 

[xcopperstax]

Very nice how long did you have to treat it for?

 

[Reanm8er]

That's a beautiful piece my friend and congrats!

Gotta love that head. It's just a larger cousin to the small ones often found.

 

[villagenut]

Very nice how long did you have to treat it for?

Five days in electrolysis with some wire brushing in between....a pretty easy one.

 

[villagenut]

That's a beautiful piece my friend and congrats!

Gotta love that head. It's just a larger cousin to the small ones often found.

I have found smaller and larger examples at this site....as well as some bronze and brass.

 

[Inspector]

Nice find & restoration, congratulations

 

[Carolina Tom]

That really came out nice.