Charleston SC Finds

[smittyman]

I found these in an two areas just south of Charleston. I've been told that the item with the 3 circles is a variation of a Celtic Trinity knot. It and the cross were found in an area where there was a Confederate encampment and a small community. They seem to be made of thin brass or bronze or maybe copper. I've propped them up on a pice of gum and it may be hard to compare to the quarter but the cross is slightly larger than the quarter and the knot is slightly smaller. The center of the back of the knot seems to have been broken and it looks as tho the front may have a piece missing from the center. No markings on either.
The third item was found on Edisto Island in a farm field where there was a house at one time. No ideas of the date of the farm but in the same field one of my buddies found a shield nickel and another a seated dime - the green on my face isn't a patina just envy. This item is flat and heavy like lead and is broken off on the bottom. It's also slightly larger than the quarter.

 

[wkrp43]

Nice finds. I've been wanting to go to Charleston. Told the wife I was going when she went camping with the scouts. She just gave me a funny look and said....what!!

 

[DCMatt]

Christian Borromean rings - represents the Holy trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)



DCMatt

 

[mangum]

I'm thinking cuff link on the knot piece, possibly a button. Hopefully someone with more expertise can chime in. Interesting finds, I can't wait to go back!