Fascinatingly interesting hobby!

WHADIFIND · Oct 9, 2012

No matter how I cut it, this hobby is the most interesting thing I've ever done.

Such a WIDE range of interesting things that come to light!

Like these, from today.

All I can make out on the back is "Treble Gilt"

The only marks on this harp are the design notches on one side. I would think this just has to be a recent drop? Wouldn't the center piece rust away if there was much age?

Then, there was this star thing. Looks like it was plated. About 8 inches down.

Feel free to guess. :dontknow:

LOL

Here's the overall.

Thanks for peeking!

HH!

LuckyThirteen08 · Oct 9, 2012

Seems like you had a good hunt!! Thanks for Sharing!!

HH John

austin · Oct 10, 2012

Never know how fast something rusts underground. Depends on soil, chemicals, rain. Those coins found nearby? Dates?

gleaner1 · Oct 10, 2012

Big finds like that = lots more good finds, you got a good spot going... :icon_thumright:

Finish 'er off.

CRUSADER · Oct 10, 2012

Never seen a Jaw Harp found with the twanger!

Erik in NJ · Oct 10, 2012

I would say that your "star thing" is a bridle rosette and a very nice find! The ones I have found have all had a diameter of about 2".

DirtAngler · Oct 10, 2012

I agree with your thoughts. If you take the time to enjoy it as a hobby and think about who lost the item, how they might have lost it, and how long ago they lost it, it is a very interesting hobby. It's all about the thrill of the hunt and recovery of the past.

John Boy · Oct 10, 2012

Nice find.I really like the rosette and harp.

WHADIFIND · Oct 10, 2012

austin said:
Never know how fast something rusts underground. Depends on soil, chemicals, rain. Those coins found nearby? Dates?

The coins are just clads and they came from an adjacent field.

WHADIFIND · Oct 10, 2012

CRUSADER said:
Never seen a Jaw Harp found with the twanger!

Yeah, that's what makes me think it might be a recent drop. The soil was VERY sandy.

Kinda neat, huh.

WHADIFIND · Oct 10, 2012

Erik in NJ said:
I would say that your "star thing" is a bridle rosette and a very nice find! The ones I have found have all had a diameter of about 2".

I was thinking that someone would come on and tell me that I have NO clue what I got there and that it would turn out to be a banner find! Even if I didn't realize what I had. LOL

Interesting, a Rosette huh? That is fascinating.

Thanks!

HH!

Valley Ranger · Oct 11, 2012

"No matter how I cut it, this hobby is the most interesting thing I've ever done. Such a WIDE range of interesting things that come to light!"

You are so right about that. I didn't start detecting until I was in my late '40's - wish I'd discovered this wonderful hobby years ago. I've gotta a lot of time to make up! Cool finds by the way!

cahil_2 · Oct 11, 2012

I found one of those harps this past spring at an old house and the center piece was intact. I assumed it wasn't that old, but maybe it is because it was deep.

granthansen · Oct 11, 2012

Ha! A jaw harp. That brings me back. I don't think I ever got it to work. Great finds!

WHADIFIND · Oct 11, 2012

Old Stonewall said:
"No matter how I cut it, this hobby is the most interesting thing I've ever done. Such a WIDE range of interesting things that come to light!"

You are so right about that. I didn't start detecting until I was in my late '40's - wish I'd discovered this wonderful hobby years ago. I've gotta a lot of time to make up! Cool finds by the way!

I understand completely. If I'd had one of these things when I was a kid, I would've majored in history!

Thanks!

HH!

WHADIFIND · Oct 11, 2012

Anyone have any ideas as to how to go about dating the harp? :icon_scratch:

CRUSADER · Oct 11, 2012

WHADIFIND said:
Anyone have any ideas as to how to go about dating the harp?

I think Snoopy has the answer:

WHADIFIND · Oct 11, 2012

CRUSADER said:
I think Snoopy has the answer:

If anyone would, it would be snoopy! LOL

But, this one does appear to be made a bit more sturdy. The metal also seems to have a bit of that greenish patina seen on old pennies. Just trying to figure out how old this might be.

Thanks!
HH!

CRUSADER · Oct 11, 2012

WHADIFIND said:
If anyone would, it would be snoopy! LOL

But, this one does appear to be made a bit more sturdy. The metal also seems to have a bit of that greenish patina seen on old pennies. Just trying to figure out how old this might be.

Thanks!
HH!

I used to have a good contact on these, but he changed his email. They have been around for hundreds of years, & only changed very subtly. Although if you play it whilst on a long journey it will ward off the evil eye.