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[Dontforgetme]

Hi everyone, I need some help deciphering what I found today. We have been detecting a late 18th century early 19th century colinial site and have pulled up various buttons and artifacts. I found this today and was wondering if this was a piece of a skeleton key. What do you think? Thanks, -Mike-

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Welcome!

With no idea of the size or material (magnetic?) it is hard to say what it is.

PS- you have set the bar pretty low if your bucket list includes a worthless piece of a broken key.

 

[Dontforgetme]

apologize for wasting your time. A skeleton key has been on my list for some time, not to mention could help with knowing what was going on with the settlement/ site at the time as there are no visible foundations. Certain things play "key" roles when digging. Even if money isnt involved in artifacts.

 

[NoThisIsPatrick]

There’s always a chance! The shape certainly matches the typical design of keys in late 1700s-early 1800s. Identifying the type of material would be ideal though. Weight/ density would be key

 

[A2coins]

Hard to tell from the pics it looks to be to flat for a key but hard to tell with 1 picture and not having it in hand. Any other finds from there to help give you a time reference.....Tommy

 

[A2coins]

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[DCMatt]

Nice find! Colonial era game piece.

 

[Anduril]

^ I did not know that the Tetris game pieces had names.

 

[CRUSADER]

Not sure but I'm in the not key camp.
You didn't waste anyones time.