Dug up some old looking items.

[Jacobsdt]

Went back to the spot I have been finding Civil War as well as earlier and later stuff.

. Found an old button, it was folded. I bent it back out as far as I could without breaking it.

. . . I'm guessing this is off an old oil lamp, the wheel still turns!

. Buckle and bullet.

This was a nice surprise, silver buckle. the second pick shows where someone had etched some x's and I's , strange. There are stamped marks in two of the corners.

Thanks for checking them out.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Very nice, and the scratches make me wonder. A soldier, and those represent his kills? A Casanova, and they represent his lady luck? Lol

 

[callmez]

That silver buckle is way cool, congrats! Those markings may indicate American made.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome hunt! You recovered some interesting and period artifacts.

 

[port ewen ace]

the burner unit should be carefully cleaned with baking soda and toothbrush, then try a light wet sand under the faucet with a 800 to 1200 grit to remove the crud but not killing the patina. there are collectors who restore those pieces. I sold a Vulcan complete unit on June 10, it had a patent date of April 4, 1882 and sold for $6.99. the end of knob will have the maker's mark. all your stuff is Super Saver neat!!

 

[sutphin]

JACOB THATS SOME NEAT RELICS YOU HAVE THERE NICE SILVER BUCKLE AND LAMP BURNER , OH ALSO THE BUTTON.

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs. Cool design on the buckle.

 

[villagenut]

Love that buckle

 

[RelicHunter97]

John Potwine, born 1698, died 16 May 1792

Not 100% attributed to him, but it is a very similar maker's mark, which came from an early piece of silver. Amazing buckle!

 

[Ahab8]

That buckle is absolutely incredible! You have a very special find there my friend. Wow!

 

[dansalata]

NICE FINDS!!! THE BUCKLE IS SWEET

 

[jwarner51]

Love to imagine someone back in the day carving it for some reason. Those personal relics are great!

 

[Jacobsdt]

You are correct, I cleaned the knob and I see the date of Oct. 1862. Thanks.

the burner unit should be carefully cleaned with baking soda and toothbrush, then try a light wet sand under the faucet with a 800 to 1200 grit to remove the crud but not killing the patina. there are collectors who restore those pieces. I sold a Vulcan complete unit on June 10, it had a patent date of April 4, 1882 and sold for $6.99. the end of knob will have the maker's mark. all your stuff is Super Saver neat!!

 

[pganjon]

The x's could be Roman numeral 10 and the 1's are themselves. That being said 64? Normally though 64 in Roman numerals would be LX1V. If it refers to a date, 1764-1864? I found a Sword throat or Knife Throat on our property that had Roman numerals etched into the Brass and was told it was a regiment number. Just some maybe possibilities. Cool finds! Paul

 

[wv hilljack]

Beautiful relics, you had a very nice day. Liking the bucket as well.

 

[Getty]

Awesome saves there!!

 

[OWK]

Your buckle is a museum quality piece.

If you could give me some indication (Just nearby city or town) where you found it, I might be able to identify the silversmith.

 

[Steve in PA]

That is an awesome silver shoe buckle! I hope you can identify the maker. I have fragment of a silver knee buckle that has roman numerals scratched into it.