Gold warrior pendant, CW tidbits, and Ironmans foot!

ModernMiner · Dec 29, 2008

I hit the farm property for a few hours after work today. There were hunters in the woods so I concentrated on the dirt driveway in front of the house, and part of the large front lawn. This is the same farm that I've detected at for years now and have found most of my CW relics at. This time, I hunted with a lot less discrimination than before, and it has helped me greatly.
One of my first targets was a very cool old gold pendant with a round glass/stone (?) center that has some sort of warrior engraved into it. Above the red stone in gold is a birds head (hawk or eagle) with a tiny green gem eye. It looks to me like possibly Victorian era. :icon_scratch:

Any ideas on this piece or who the warrior is would be greatly appreciated.
I about soiled myself when I saw the rounded gold in the hole.

I thought I had a gold coin.

Here are my finds:

*Gold pendant with bird & warrior (mentioned above) - No markings on the piece.

*Suspender clip - No markings or design.

*CW toe tap.

*Williams cleaner base

*1920 & 1941 Wheat pennies

*Ironmans foot

*Asst'd "what the heck are they" things. :icon_scratch:

Thanks for looking,
MM

DD-777 · Dec 30, 2008

Nice digs Doug - that pendant is fantastic! The "warrior" looks very familiar - I'll check my books. Looks like you've found some nice pottery pieces too - congrats buddy... :thumbsup:

Let me know when you can send my foot back... :wink:

Dimeman · Dec 30, 2008

Ironmans foot could be part of a shoeshine stand for when customers left their shoes, the shoeshine man would put them on a stand so he could shine the shoes without holding them in one hand.

unearthed · Dec 30, 2008

Sweet finds. Possibly an image of HERMES and a PHOENIX to boot.

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

pennyfinderjim said:
A lot of really cool finds. The Ironman's Foot appears to be part of a cobbler's last which was used to repair shoes and boots. Not sure, but could be.

Thank you Jim.
-MM-

Nana40 said:
Nana40 said:

OH, WOW! I LOVE that pendant, MM! That is sooooo neat!! Of course all the other finds are good ones too.

Nana

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Alright young lady. I would have expected a dress joke from you. This will look good with my new backless number.
-Doug-

You're right! What was I thinking? Were you talking about this one? I really like those sequins! This outfit would go well with that new found pendant!

Holy cow!!!

The more that picture gets edited the scarier it gets.

Should be on Creature Feature now.
Thanks for the laugh Nana. Back to therapy I go.

-Doug-

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

Thanks for the great replies everyone. You guys & gals are the BEST!!!
Very much appreciated.
I think that character is a Greek or Roman warrior after searching around on Google today.
I would love to know the age. :icon_scratch:

Have a great happy new year & be safe.
-MM-

Trond · Dec 31, 2008

That is an awesome looking pendent! Great find.

Woodland Detectors · Dec 31, 2008

most excellent! cheers :thumbsup:

Ohio Jerry · Dec 31, 2008

pennyfinderjim said:
A lot of really cool finds. The Ironman's Foot appears to be part of a cobbler's last which was used to repair shoes and boots. Not sure, but could be.

Good call Jim,definitely a shoemakers tool.That toe tap was probably put on using that very same cobbler's shoe. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-cobbler...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

Mike Silver -gold · Dec 31, 2008

The iron mans foot was used to resole and reheal shoes. Most of it is missing. My dad had and used one most of his life. Mike.

ModernMiner · Dec 31, 2008

Thanks for the info on the Ironman's foot everyone. :thumbsup:

This would make a better shoe to throw at George Bush I believe.

-MM-

trikikiwi · Dec 31, 2008

This should help verify the age of the pendant.

"Striking oval carnelian stone features a very nice intaglio carving of a Greek or Roman warrior in head gear and with a sword below. This was a popular theme in the late Victorian era, and carnelian stone was often used."

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/pastsplendors/item/2579

Mike

ModernMiner · Dec 31, 2008

trikikiwi said:
This should help verify the age of the pendant.

"Striking oval carnelian stone features a very nice intaglio carving of a Greek or Roman warrior in head gear and with a sword below. This was a popular theme in the late Victorian era, and carnelian stone was often used."

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/pastsplendors/item/2579

Mike

Mike,
I think you may have hit the nail on the head with that one. Thanks so much. I thought it looked Victorian era. :thumbsup:

You da Man.
-MM-