Finds from mid 1800s site

[borntohunt460]

Went with my wife for a couple hours at old homesite. Here are some of the finds

Anything stick out as a cool find or which would you say is the best

This is my first bullet with rings on it - any idea of age or caliber?

Also is the disk with designs and hinge a old compact for makeup?

The square has some kind of design and is heavy but have no idea

Also found the heart pieces at same site but far apart. Maybe something from a horse saddle?

Thanks for looking

 

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[DMN]

Looks like you found a lead type piece (that heavy square thing). If you let it soak some more and use a gentle toothbrush you may get some detail. Take a picture and photoshop it to a negative image. You may be able to figure out the design. Good find.

 

[Twinkletoes]

I enjoy finding pocket knives. There's a personal connection with them. Nice find!

 

[HutSiteDigger]

You can find more info on the horse buckle-shield here: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/375027-interesting-buckle.html#post3593514

The last picture you posted - that looks like a printing plate.. photo of the back may help. Looks like most of the finds are more from the late 19th c.

 

[flatbutton]

Really like the pocket knife!