Handful of Colonial Relics (OLDEST RELIC YET)

[romeo-1]

I got out with a couple buds today to a couple new spots which had (have) some serious potential. We were contending with the rain and electric fences for most of the day but we were rewarded with just enough to warrant a return visit. The spigot is probably 1700s and the buckle, I am told, could be as early as the 1600s...

I'm looking forward to heading back for another kick at the can!

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Handful of Colonial Relics

Buckle looks 17th century to me VERY NICE

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Handful of Colonial Relics

Thanks Crusader...ignore my What is It post...

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Handful of Colonial Relics

Thanks Crusader...ignore my What is It post...

Checked the book. Its 1550-1650 (probably the later period of the range for Canada?).

'Trilobed, trefoil moulding on the outer edge of each loop & at either end of the strap bar'

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Handful of Colonial Relics

Thanks Crusader...ignore my What is It post...

Checked the book. Its 1550-1650 (probably the later period of the range for Canada?).

'Trilobed, trefoil moulding on the outer edge of each loop & at either end of the strap bar'

Sweet!

 

[creeper71]

1550-1650 peroid... now that is a awesome find!!!

 

[DD-777]

Most excellent digs Romeo - love the lead "pearls"...

 

[ClonedSIM]

I got out with a couple buds today to a couple new spots which had (have) some serious potential. We were contending with the rain and electric fences for most of the day but we were rewarded with just enough to warrant a return visit. The spigot is probably 1700s and the buckle, I am told, could be as early as the 1600s...

I'm looking forward to heading back for another kick at the can!

You know, if it had screw-holes, your buckle could easliy pass for a fancy electrical plate cover!

Nice finds!!

 

[civilman1]

Some people would shake there head left an right Romeo......Up and Down for me.I can see some great find's on that return visit.....Congrat's

 

[Hardy]

BANNER!!! ON THE BUCKLE BUD, THAT PUPPY HAS BIN IN CANADA SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1534. BIG CONGRATS

 

[Iron Patch]

That's very impressive! I've hunted many early sites and never seen a buckle in that range come out. It may be a once in a lifetime find for you... DAMN! Did I just say that. Big mistake.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice relics! The buckle as stated is 1600s. You are lucky to have such an area! Here's a link for your buckle and HH, Mike
http://www.netmarshall.co.uk/bucklepage16.htm

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I got out with a couple buds today to a couple new spots which had (have) some serious potential. We were contending with the rain and electric fences for most of the day but we were rewarded with just enough to warrant a return visit. The spigot is probably 1700s and the buckle, I am told, could be as early as the 1600s...

I'm looking forward to heading back for another kick at the can!

You know, if it had screw-holes, your buckle could easliy pass for a fancy electrical plate cover!

Nice finds!!

I was thinking the same thing but then Romeos hand would be gigantic Great finds indeed.
Chris

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Patrick,

Awesome 1600s buckle, dude! There is a 1600s Piece of Eight there!

Kirk

 

[romeo-1]

BANNER!!! ON THE BUCKLE BUD, THAT PUPPY HAS BIN IN CANADA SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1534. BIG CONGRATS

Thanks for the nod Hardy! I am more than pleased with this find!

 

[romeo-1]

That's very impressive! I've hunted many early sites and never seen a buckle in that range come out. It may be a once in a lifetime find for you... DAMN! Did I just say that. Big mistake.

Thanks IH...I never really appreciate the rarity of a find until I hear from you. If you're impressed than it must be really something! I'm dying to get back there...

 

[dgaughan]

nice finds romeo can't wait to hear about the follow up hunt

 

[Iron Patch]

Patrick,

Awesome 1600s buckle, dude! There is a 1600s Piece of Eight there!

Kirk

A piece of eight or a banner find?

Like I said I've dug similiar old areas for 8 years and the earliest buckle is still about 100 years off.

 

[allen]

awesome finds....

 

[ClonedSIM]

I got out with a couple buds today to a couple new spots which had (have) some serious potential. We were contending with the rain and electric fences for most of the day but we were rewarded with just enough to warrant a return visit. The spigot is probably 1700s and the buckle, I am told, could be as early as the 1600s...

I'm looking forward to heading back for another kick at the can!

You know, if it had screw-holes, your buckle could easliy pass for a fancy electrical plate cover!

Nice finds!!

I was thinking the same thing but then Romeos hand would be gigantic Great finds indeed.
Chris

Yeah, I noticed that after I posted as well, but then I just figured it was probably a plate cover for a hobbit's hole......