Age of Nails

[sibbley]

I've been searching my yard looking for relics predating my house (1966). I've found these nails which do predate the house, but I'm wondering if anyone could give me a date range for them.





Thanks for looking...

 

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[pepperj]

I've been searching my yard looking for relics predating my house (1966). I've found these nails which do predate the house, but I'm wondering if anyone could give me a date range for them.

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Thanks for looking...

The first picture looks like horse shoe nails.
The 2nd photo square nails and dating pre 1900 more than likely.

Chronological History of Nails - Antique Wooden, Forged & Cut Nail Age & Use

Antique Nails: History & Photo Examples of Old Nails Help Determine Age of a Structure We give a chronology: the history of nails, types & methods of fabrication, and we describe antique and modern cut nails focusing on tree nails, wrought nails, and cut nails used in wood frame construction or...

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[pepperj]

I like this link a bit better on dating of the nails. The previous post link stated 1850-present for wire cut.

Nails

Update: My FIRST wrought nail! It was on the floor and I almost vacuumed it up when I was cleaning the basement but I noticed that ...

oldexeterhouse.blogspot.com

 

[sibbley]

I like this link a bit better on dating of the nails. The previous post link stated 1850-present for wire cut.

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Nails

Update: My FIRST wrought nail! It was on the floor and I almost vacuumed it up when I was cleaning the basement but I noticed that ...

oldexeterhouse.blogspot.com

Great links. Thank you...

 

[sibbley]

The first picture looks like horse shoe nails.
The 2nd photo square nails and dating pre 1900 more than likely.

Chronological History of Nails - Antique Wooden, Forged & Cut Nail Age & Use

Antique Nails: History & Photo Examples of Old Nails Help Determine Age of a Structure We give a chronology: the history of nails, types & methods of fabrication, and we describe antique and modern cut nails focusing on tree nails, wrought nails, and cut nails used in wood frame construction or...

inspectapedia.com

I'm trying to get an idea of type of horseshoe nails. I've found some info that leads me to think they would be hand forged therefore pre-1800. Of course, I can find all kinds of info on dating horseshoes.