Colonial cellar hole Finds

[dfallis1]

Had a nice mental health day with a friend from Tnet. I was invited to a awesome property and we dug out a small portion of a pit. I wish I could have shown pics of the area, the house is from 18thc. and is in great shape. I love old architecture. The place has been hit before but we all know how that goes ( cherry pickers). Lots of broken glass and pottery, we saved 6-7 bottles. I think I can piece and complete 2 more. We split all the finds and made the homeowner a nice display, whats pictured below is just a portion. My favorite finds of the hunt was the complete bottles, the cool Lock, and a 18th c. Mother of Pearl 4-prong button. Ended up with 2 pewter spoon handles, harmonica reeds, 5 buttons, cufflink, lead seal, and complete buckle. I had a blast, great way to unwind from these last few weeks. Thanks for looking GL&HH

The 18th. Mother of Pearl button. Camera doesn't show the quality

I also have 2 relics I cant identify so if anyone has any ideas please feel free. First one is this small piece with lead filled with a slit. It looks familiar but Its only about 5/8'' inch long. I thought maybe the tip to a arrow, the slit would hold like a razor blade


My other mystery item was this carved stone. It was found in the pit mixed with everything else. Its very heavy like a granite or marble. You can see some rust marks from all the iron in the pit. I would really like to know if anyone has any ideas. Thanks

 

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[Tpmetal]

One heck of a hunt with all sorts of goodies. No idea on the stone

 

[Tom_in_CA]

sweet post. Great pix . Thanx !

 

[smokeythecat]

You did great! In the iron bowl I see a horse bit about 100 years old. That padlock is one of the neatest I have ever seen. The stone is definitely odd. I don't think I've seen anything like it before. Is it naturally tan color or lighter?

 

[dfallis1]

One heck of a hunt with all sorts of goodies. No idea on the stone

Thanks Tpmetal

 

[dfallis1]

sweet post. Great pix . Thanx !

Thank you Tom in CA.

 

[dfallis1]

You did great! In the iron bowl I see a horse bit about 100 years old. That padlock is one of the neatest I have ever seen. The stone is definitely odd. I don't think I've seen anything like it before. Is it naturally tan color or lighter?

It has a solid tone of different greys highlighted with tan veins. The padlock is really neat.

 

[sataro]

Congrats on some great finds! That is a very unique looking lock!

 

[dfallis1]

Congrats on some great finds! That is a very unique looking lock!

Thank you Sataro. I love the lock

 

[smokeythecat]

The rock almost looks like marble.

 

[Roundness]

Now that was a hunt... Congrats

 

[Brendan75]

Hi, wow nice hunt with a assortment of finds

 

[dfallis1]

Now that was a hunt... Congrats

Thank you Roundness. These digs take a lot of work, but usually produce some good keepers.

 

[dfallis1]

The rock almost looks like marble.

Yea I'm not sure if its a Marble or Granite. I do however know how much work it takes to craft these stones. Especially in the 18th c. this would have taken some effort. I was thinking maybe a warming stone, don't know yet.

 

[JBnNC]

A great variety of finds, the lock is beautiful...--JB

 

[against the wind]

Lots of great detail on the lock.
Looks like you guys had a great hunt.
Congratulations

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice hunt, congratulations!

 

[Kurios1]

Gorgeous padlock and cool old bottles. Makes you wish you could set up a large sifter and begin a serious excavation of such historic old sights. Hope you can do some more work there. Well done!

 

[pepperj]

Great looking lock, a real beauty. Congrats on the hunt.

 

[How Lucky]

I think your on the right path with calling it a warming stone. I think its Soapstone used to warm something or someone.