Colonial Buckle, 1st skeleton key, silver ring

[danjsargent]

Weekend hunts at a couple of old farmhouses. My best find, I think, is this buckle. The style is similar to one on Whitehead dated 1660-1720.

Also found my first skeleton key!

Coincidentally followed by a skull ring marked sterling...


Also a mystery item. Found this outside of an 1800: barn that had horses. Near where i found a strap buckle with similar fancy last year. Any thoughts? Something to do with a saddle bag?

Another mystery item!

Finally, a crotal bell that still rings! Pocket watch innards.

All in all a fun weekend. Thanks for looking!

 

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[CRUSADER]

I forget what the faux buckle is but its 20th C.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Great hunt - Congrats!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some very nice finds

 

[danjsargent]

I forget what the faux buckle is but its 20th C.

For real I was a little concerned on its material but once cleaned it has a copperyness to it. I wouldnt be shocked if it was fake...

 

[Carolina Tom]

If the buckle was old, it would look old... little or not plating would be left on it.

The skeleton key is the real deal! And a sterling ring. Well done sir.

That mystery item has a snakeskin print, and apples on it... I bet has something to do with the garden of Eden.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice finds!

 

[leddel]

I forget what the faux buckle is but its 20th C.

looks to be a woman's faux shoe buckle

 

[Gridwalker306]

Cool finds. Pretty sure thing is a hanger, for use on a mantle etc.

This isn't the best pic for an example, but the best I could come up with quickly.

 

[jajayo]

The mystery item is a" picture rail hook". Rarely are found. I found one years ago and someone id'ed it on this forum.I think they are very cool!

 

[against the wind]

A bunch of nice finds,,
Congratulations

 

[Z.K.]

Nice group of items. I'm still waiting for my first skeleton key. But if that was followed by a skull ring, all of my scientific-rationale perspective would come second to a healthy fear of spooky coincidence.

Incidentally, nice thinking Carolina Tom. Hope that can lead to a firm ID.

 

[CRUSADER]

For real I was a little concerned on its material but once cleaned it has a copperyness to it. I wouldnt be shocked if it was fake...

It's fake in terms of being a functional buckle. ie. Its a fake ladies Hat Buckle or hair piece etc... (or shoe buckle)

 

[Stretch Da Truth]

Congrats on a great weekend out swinging!
Good story and Pics!
Good detail in that buckle! A skeleton key, then a ring with a skull! Good stuff!

 

[Relicific]

Nice key

 

[Garrett424]

Great bunch of finds.