DECORATIVE CROSS - MORE INFORMATION???

[Marie0424]

Found this cross on a shipwreck from the mid 1700s in the silt between the ribs of the hullt. It's quite remarkable in and of itself but I can't help but wonder more about it. I'm just curious if anyone has any more information about it by looking at it about its origins or use/purpose. It seems to be pewter and gold. Unfortunately I don't know much about the shipwreck. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[BagLady]

I don't have a clue, just wanted to say, Wow! That's very cool.

 

[tamrock]

That bead of gold looks like one you would find in a crucible from a assay ore sample test. Now that you found that in a shipwreck are you going back to look for more treasure ?

 

[relichunters]

Couldn't find a match, but great find. This is as close as I was able to find.

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice recovery pewter from saltwater has that familiar blistered black surface and gold is about the only metal that comes out looking like it went in

 

[DCMatt]

Cool piece! Based on the size I wonder if it is the end of a rosary. Does it look like it had a loop at the top?

Also possibly a Christ figure mounted on it that broke off or oxidized away...

The gold dot at the bottom is intriguing. I've seen 19th C. crucifixes with a skull and cross bones (Adam's skull?) located in that same spot.

Just curious... how do you know or what makes you think the wreck is 1700's?

 

[Marie0424]

We've found two Danish clay pipes which date 1750-1780 on the wreck.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice find. I hope you can preserve it.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

not the same but somewhat similar shape http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/fur-trade-artifacts/91286-silver-trade-cross-crucifix.html

 

[Marie0424]

Nice find. I hope you can preserve it.

Yes, we will be able to.