Big Tinkler and a bitty Brooch

[unitas]

We got a hunt in yesterday at our historic site. The going was a
bit rough but we managed a few stellar finds.
A nice brooch

A very nice rolled copper tinkler

A folding knife--bit on the rusty side-lol

A strap handle for a kettle (?)-a few musket balls, a flattened
and holed piece of lead (use unknown), and a button.

 

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[Lucas]

Yes, kettle lug. From a brass kettle.

Most say the lead things are gaming pieces... checkers or dice from the "bowl game" (au plat), also called the "plum pit game" or "Indian dice." Basically a bunch of two-sided "dice" tossed in a bowl. Sort of like our dice and dice cups. Neat item, and really widespread.

 

[unitas]

Thanks Lucas
I never thought of game piece---that really makes sense. Looked over both sides hoping for some sort of carving-but no. Game piece makes great sense though. The lug handle seemed about right too. Why is it cast iron? Was it a cheaper made kettle than a copper one?

Thanks for your help and interest-Harry

 

[A. Grignon]

Find holed, flat lead pieces on almost every trade site I have hunted. Some call them "Whizzers", but I have never really bought into that theory. It just doesnt seem like it would work that way. Thanks for the info Lucas, maybe I will post some thing just for you.

 

[flintlock]

Nice brooch Unitas! I've never found a brooch quit like yours but I sure find alot of those flat lead pieces with holes through the center. I often associate those as "whizzers" but to me they would be most useful as a necklace ornament.

 

[Lucas]

Oop my mistake! That would be the lug from a TIN PLATED IRON KETTLE. Straight sided, most with no lid. These were made in different sizes that "nested" together to dave shipping space. Trade lists mention nests of tin kettles, by the pound, but traded individually. British or American, these are not a French item.

 

[unitas]

Ah, thanks for the update---we were kind of thinking that it came off a kettle other than a copper one.

 

[Hardy]

Big Tinkler = Childs Hair Tube

 

[mk4125]

I keep finding those lead discs as well (Northern Michigan). Mere steps away I found a silver brooch nearly identical. Odd.

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Yes, I have found them also..........agree with Grignon............don't think they are "whizzers".

Iowa Dale

 

[Rege-PA]

Whizzers would have to have at least two holes in them to make them work.

 

[Calgarychef]

I found those in England frequently. They're knows as dress weights there, used so they would stay in place.