A Rare 16th Century Spoon Mold Find!

timekiller · Oct 28, 2009

A Rare 16th Century Spoon Mold Find!

Took the day off and went MDing.Had found a new site and wanted to hit it.So I Did.Came up with some first for me.And some I don't even know what they are.All needs a better cleaning just done a quick soap and water deal.Here they are till I get them cleaned better. :hello:

Enjoy,
Timekiller!

IronSpike · Nov 10, 2009

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How do I vote Banner?

jrsherman · Nov 10, 2009

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In the original starter post, there's a "Report this Post/Nominate for Banner" option under TK's avatar. Click it!! :thumbsup:

IronSpike · Nov 10, 2009

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jrsherman said:
In the original starter post, there's a "Report this Post/Nominate for Banner" option under TK's avatar. Click it!!

Thanks jrsherman :icon_thumright:

Maybe my first vote didn't count :dontknow:

I was able to submit vote again

Woodland Detectors · Nov 10, 2009

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My 3rd Banner vote. WTF

timekiller · Nov 10, 2009

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4-H said:
My 3rd Banner vote. WTF

I don't know buddy, I thinking of taking it and reburying it. :laughing9:

Maybe for someone 400-500yrs from now will find it.It must be to old I swear I can't get museums to answer me back either. But with there address it don't allow pics.So mabe they think I'm blowing smoke! :dontknow:

Anyway the soga continues! :laughing7:

It's not up there but has had enough hit's that I know it's been seen by most on here so I'm happy with that! :notworthy:

CRUSADER · Nov 10, 2009

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$:-\$

shaun7 · Nov 10, 2009

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CRUSADER said:
$:-\$

Your a bit emotional tonight mate

Silver Searcher · Nov 10, 2009

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:laughing9:

Pete....no wonder your find is not on the Banner ::)

look what happened to the Handy Banner man on his way there :laughing7:

CRUSADER · Nov 10, 2009

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Silver Searcher said:
Pete....no wonder your find is not on the Banner look what happened to the Handy Banner man on his way there

timekiller · Nov 10, 2009

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Silver Searcher said:
Pete....no wonder your find is not on the Banner look what happened to the Handy Banner man on his way there

SS that's

IronSpike · Nov 11, 2009

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IronSpike said:
jrsherman said:

In the original starter post, there's a "Report this Post/Nominate for Banner" option under TK's avatar. Click it!!

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Thanks jrsherman Maybe my first vote didn't count I was able to submit vote again

Does it matter whether I vote Banner?

4-H said:
My 3rd Banner vote. WTF

CRUSADER · Nov 11, 2009

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IronSpike said:
IronSpike said:

jrsherman said:

In the original starter post, there's a "Report this Post/Nominate for Banner" option under TK's avatar. Click it!!

Click to expand...

Thanks jrsherman Maybe my first vote didn't count I was able to submit vote again

Click to expand...

Does it matter whether I vote Banner?

4-H said:

My 3rd Banner vote. WTF

Click to expand...

It all helps, so yes. However, its probably too late for this one, but its worth a go $:-\$

jorge del norte · Nov 11, 2009

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The 16th century lasted from 1501 to 1600........but i think i know what you mean. :dontknow:

johnnyi · Nov 11, 2009

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jorge del norte said:
The 16th century lasted from 1501 to 1600........but i think i know what you mean.

That's exactly what he means jorge. This specific design is from the 1500's.

IronSpike · Nov 12, 2009

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Banner bump.

romeo-1 · Nov 12, 2009

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Let's keep this one alive...

timekiller · Nov 12, 2009

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Thanks guy's for your dedication and concerns on this as I have got some news this morning from a contact that is a MASTER PEWTER, and if he gives me the go ahead I'll post what he told me.I'm waiting on him to give me the word.I can say this much we won't be dissappointed. :icon_thumleft:

Ps Just to be clear. It is on the age of the mold is what he sent. :thumbsup:

*16th century*
And possible maker! :thumbsup:

*English*

allan · Nov 12, 2009

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We are all rooting for you ! (bump)

timekiller · Nov 12, 2009

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johnnyi said:
Others have long ago proved this relics rarity, age, and value, but I echo everyone else on the forum's sentiments, and hope this find gets the recognition that is way overdue.

Sure that buddy, :thumbsup:

With what you guy's found know and helped with on this that was more than enough in my books. :notworthy:

But I just feel I owe it to you all now to do my part to at least prove as best I can with anything I find out to what it is. Age,rarity,and maker!
Reguards,
Pete! :thumbsup:

Curious The George · Nov 12, 2009

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Pete,
We are all looking forward to what you are teasing about.

I have had one other thought for you to consider.

At Old Salem (in Winston-Salem) there is a shop with two craftsmen who make pewter spoons from molds very similar to yours. They make them for sale in the gift shop. They are very good craftsmen. Their molds have been made by taking castings from old spoons and then reproducing the mold from that. They are, as I said very competent craftsmen.

There is likely a way for them to cast half a pewter spoon from your mold so you could see what it looked like. They would have to make a dummy other half. I think they could do it.

Or, of course, perhaps the Master you have contacted could do it for you. You would be expected to post a photo of the result on here.

Just something to ponder. Do a search for Old Salem and look around the web site, it is a well known historic site.