curved copper awl

[Slipperyjack47]

Heres one form yesterday thats pretty cool


Slipperyjack47

 

[tnkcmdr]

nice find, did you find it near a waterway? what kind of signal did it give? how deep down? I'm a novice so any guidance you can give would be much appreciated. Thanks for posting, its always exciting to see something new.

 

[A. Grignon]

Pretty sure what you have there would be considered a fish hook. Lots of examples out there that look just like that, in fact I think most larger fish hooks were square or round awls that were just bent.

 

[coinguy1972]

Hey Jack I think that last post is correct, I think you have a fish hook,"still a GREAT find. I found a picture on this web page that shows a fish hook that looks just like yours, check it out
http://copperculture.homestead.com/moreartifacts.html, this site will also give you some ideas of where alse to go hunting

 

[larson1951]

looks like a fish hook to me?

 

[tchaire]

Great find...Love those copper artifacts. Definitely could be in the process of becoming a fish hook, but the end opposite the hook looks extremely sharp. I think I would have selected that end to be my hook!! How about this....Maybe the curve was put in it to allow the user to put a little more pressure behind it when perforating.

T.