Had a Lucky Rally Day...

[CRUSADER]

This has been my best Rally Day ever, I don't do many but when I do, I normally get next to nothing

Firstly thanks to Shaun7 who helped find this option whilst Dad is away. We both worked hard at this one, as many left by about 13.30, only a few die hards stuck it to the end & I'm glad I did. With only 30 minutes until the end of the Rally, I got one of those 'scratchy' deep sounds that didn't sound like Iron, after I dug it I was shocked to see an circa 10th Century Anglo-Saxon Stirrup Mount with interlaced Beast pattern. One of my favourite & most difficult items to find, like most things found on this land it seemed to be a random loss. Which makes sense as the Apex Loop has broken, which is a common design fault on these (form over function). If they were found they were often repaired.

Top of Roman Brooch
Large piece of a Medieval Purse Bar
Kings Head Medieval Leather Mount
Medieval 4 way Junction
Jetton
Medieval Spectacle Buckle
Tudor Button
Silver Cufflink with Galley on front. (found in the last hour) - No date letter, but its the head of one of the Georges
Wild Boar Tooth (must be old)

 

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[shaun7]

You had a good day

Shame the cuff link didn't picture better

 

[hammered]

Great finds Cru , especially for a rally . I love the stirrup mount . How did shaun do?


hammered

 

[shaun7]

Great finds Cru , especially for a rally . I love the stirrup mount . How did shaun do?


hammered

I'm going to have to change my signature thingy

 

[Iron Patch]

Marked silver is always good to see.

 

[CRUSADER]

You had a good day

Shame the cuff link didn't picture better

It may scan better Hard to photo because of how shinny it was & the slight concave. Also, as you know, half the design is worn off

 

[shaun7]

You had a good day

Shame the cuff link didn't picture better

It may scan better Hard to photo because of how shinny it was & the slight concave. Also, as you know, half the design is worn off

It did come out looking mint I still think that was the nicest find!

 

[CRUSADER]

You had a good day

Shame the cuff link didn't picture better

It may scan better Hard to photo because of how shinny it was & the slight concave. Also, as you know, half the design is worn off

It did come out looking mint I still think that was the nicest find!

Scanned image.

I now think it maybe 2 Galley's, 1 behind the other

 

[HISPAN]

CRU Very well done! ... are the best team in TNET.
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[cntrydncr1]

Wow that was a great group of stuff from the Rally! Love the cuff link!

 

[Tigger]

Fascinating stuff. What was the Medieval 4 way Junction used for - is it military, horse? I can tell 4 things attached, but for purpose?

Also, how old are your thimbles?

I'm glad you kept going - amazing finds!
Tigger

 

[SkyPirate]

nice stuff as usual!

 

[derfel]

you had a good day, love that silver cufflink, shame its worn

 

[CRUSADER]

Fascinating stuff. What was the Medieval 4 way Junction used for - is it military, horse? I can tell 4 things attached, but for purpose?

Also, how old are your thimbles?

I'm glad you kept going - amazing finds!
Tigger

I've found a similar complete one, with 4 free moving attachments (metal 'clips' which looked like they riveted onto leather straps). Therefore I think your horse guess is spot on, I have no evidence for it being military, but I guess the Knights horses would have a similar bridal set up.

 

[Nutriasub]

Did you win the rally?
You sure have enough point for the scoring sheets...

Congratulations big time, after looking at your findings must have been a great fun day.

How deep was the saxon mount? what was the sound like, was it both ways iffy or only one way

Nutria

 

[CRUSADER]

Did you win the rally?
You sure have enough point for the scoring sheets...

Congratulations big time, after looking at your findings must have been a great fun day.

How deep was the saxon mount? what was the sound like, was it both ways iffy or only one way

Nutria

No-one really wins a Rally, its more a social event. I'm not very social On a serious note, I have been a club member but when I moved to this area, the club had no shared land & were less than inviting. They told Dad & I to go find our own & that's exactly what we did & haven't looked back. Our latest Detecting mate brings research to the table & in the last year permission for over 5000 acres, & he isn't looking to stop yet (so the local club will find it difficult to get any )

It was about 14-16 inches deep. It was not a solid tone, iffy both ways, with a crackle (which I normally refer to as scratchy) at each end but still had a good central mid-higher tone sound (ie. not Iron sounding).

 

[CRUSADER]

Fascinating stuff. What was the Medieval 4 way Junction used for - is it military, horse? I can tell 4 things attached, but for purpose?

Also, how old are your thimbles?

I'm glad you kept going - amazing finds!
Tigger

Sorry, just realised that I forgot to answer your thimble question. They are likely late 1800s, early 1900s.

 

[Tigger]

Sorry, just realised that I forgot to answer your thimble question. They are likely late 1800s, early 1900s.
[/quote]

Thanks - I know that's 'modern' for you, but I still actually use my Grandma's thimbles, so I have a soft spot for them.

Love that interlaced beast stirrup mount. I sure do enjoy your posts, it's like a walk back in time.

 

[CRUSADER]

Sorry, just realised that I forgot to answer your thimble question. They are likely late 1800s, early 1900s.

Thanks - I know that's 'modern' for you, but I still actually use my Grandma's thimbles, so I have a soft spot for them.

Love that interlaced beast stirrup mount. I sure do enjoy your posts, it's like a walk back in time.

[/quote]

Thanks, stick around until Harvest, things haven't got interesting yet

 

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