Finally got out for a dig...

[K1DDO1979]

Just got back from a long family vacation and i was dying to get the detector out. I went to a new foundation site but it started down pouring so i had to bail out. Wonder what else i would have got if it didn't start to rainI so bad. I managed to get enough finds to kill the craving though. I got a nice brass lock plate with multiple patent dates stamped on it,a Victoria Nova Scotia thistle token,1896 Newfoundland one cent, big horse bridle rosette,two spoons and a suspender piece i think. As usual the photos aren't the best. Thanks for looking! [emoji2]

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

The rosette, the suspender clip and the hallmarked lock plate are really nice finds my friend!

You're fortunate to find a brass one, most of the lock plates that I've ever found have been iron and are usually very toasty!

If I were you, I'd tumble that baby and proudly display it!

Dave

 

[K1DDO1979]

The rosette, the suspender clip and the hallmarked lock plate are really nice finds my friend!

You're fortunate to find a brass one, most of the lock plates that I've ever found have been iron and are usually very toasty!

If I were you, I'd tumble that baby and proudly display it!

Dave

Thanks. I thought the lock plate was a decent find for sure. I wonder what it was actually on? Like a door or box? I forgot about this thread because it disappeared so fast! Haha

 

[sutphin]

K1 MUST BE A HECK OF A SPOT YOU ARE GETTING READY TO DIG IN. GOT SOME NICE ITEMS.

 

[RiverRat]

That's a lot of treasure in a day...!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thanks. I thought the lock plate was a decent find for sure. I wonder what it was actually on? Like a door or box? I forgot about this thread because it disappeared so fast! Haha

I noticed that about your thread too, sometimes other posts just seem to get more attention.
I found the key to getting more views and feedback posted is to have an exciting title to your post like... '19thc. Maker Marked - Lock Plate Found', something like that.
This isn't like CMD where Bruce and Micheal are guaranteed to respond to everyone's post!

I think this lock plate was part of a large trunk/chest, which either simply fell out or was pried out by a thief to gain access to the contents inside.

Best of luck to you K,
Dave

 

[K1DDO1979]

K1 MUST BE A HECK OF A SPOT YOU ARE GETTING READY TO DIG IN. GOT SOME NICE ITEMS.

The only problem i have now is the super tall grass. I hit all the low grass spots hard. There is probably 90% of the site left to do but ill have to wait. Luckily I'm a winter and early spring hunter also when i can! [emoji2]

 

[RJ55]

Nice older finds. Glad you have a good spot to go back to.