Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

[steelheadwill]

Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

went for a one hour search at the soon to be excavated shoreline site.
they have been removing floats thereby exposing unsearched areas.
most interesting is the small bent Silver spoon handle, looks intentionally damaged, no plowing here.
some may remember the fork in similar condition from last week.
makers mark 'B-D', T.S.S. stamped on front, other than a small chevron at end, no deco.
The simplicity of design and makers mark, totally eroded bowl, and lettering style are what lead me to think it may be of Colonial era, anyone have an opinion
Also dug another strap clasp, interesting design with Anchor, More help requested on this piece
terracotta & "davidson Glasgow' pipestems.
got my first Crotal, 1" dia, intact clapper
Large copper piece, tool handle? seems too large for a boat rubrail.
Musketball in wood fragment..
Thanks for looking & HH all

 

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[worldtalker]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Herbie,You always score the coolest finds,the bell is way cool!!!!!!!!!Gonna start calling you MUDDUCK!!!!!!GodBless my Friend HH Chris

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice finds...that spoon does look old.

 

[Getty]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice assortment of relics there!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle


Absolutely awesome clasp Herbie!!! More great finds buddy

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

I'm loving that clasp and musketball in wood.
Great variety again Herbie.
-Dug-

 

[TommNJ]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice Relics and interesting buckle!

TommNJ

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Thanks all!
the spoon and clasp made for a great hunt!!
Best digs to you All

 

[saltyshark2002]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice crotal bell..im still looking for my first

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

You need to change your Tnet name to "Spoonbillwill" Herbie. I agree wqith MM, the bullet in wood is very cool. Clear coat and it will make a nice addition to your large and ever growing military relic collection. HH, Quindy.

 

[wwwtimmcp]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

I love that anchor buckle, well done and thanks for sharing.

 

[Nana40]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

I'm loving that clasp and musketball in wood.
Great variety again Herbie.
-Dug-

Ditto! And the bell is awesome too! Great hunting, H!

Nana

 

[mainer]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice looking clasp my friend.

 

[DirtMan1]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

I believe your "Strap Clasp" may indeed be a Sash Buckle, it looks to be the right size. Nice Finds

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice crotal bell..im still looking for my first

Thanks for your comments everyone!
Saltyshark, Ive been digging almost 2 years, found 9 regular type bells of different sizes & design, took a long time to get a Crotal,
though I see them posted all the time, go figure
Dirtman, Thanks for the Id, I've learned to be careful about what terms to use when describing 'Buckle type things', wondering if it may be military
I really enjoyed this quick hunt, HH everyone !!

 

[Slabman]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Great Buckle!! The slug in the wood is also very cool. What do you think? Someone took a shot at a ship or boat
and the splinters went flying? A shot into a tree that ended up on the shoreline? Nice stuff, Herbie!

Slab

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

Nice crotal bell..im still looking for my first

Thanks for your comments everyone!
Saltyshark, Ive been digging almost 2 years, found 9 regular type bells of different sizes & design, took a long time to get a Crotal,
though I see them posted all the time, go figure
Dirtman, Thanks for the Id, I've learned to be careful about what terms to use when describing 'Buckle type things', wondering if it may be military
I really enjoyed this quick hunt, HH everyone !!

Anchor is a good sign. nice find.

I knew you would get a crotal. I believe I mentioned that in a reply not too long ago.
Funny how luck goes, I still have no skeleton key, at least 6 crotals.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

cool finds! congrats on your crotal bell! i still wanna know what the thing is just to the left of shotgun shell in first 2 pics? i dig quite alot of em some type of old curtain hook? anyone know?

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: Back To NH. Anchor Clasp & Maybe Colonial Silver Spoon Handle

cool finds! congrats on your crotal bell! i still wanna know what the thing is just to the left of shotgun shell in first 2 pics? i dig quite alot of em some type of old curtain hook? anyone know?

Thanks HMN!
I believe that Crusader previously IDed these as victorian era curtainrod holders.
I've got a few myself
I may have posted a whatsit before