Heavy iron and a surprise

[scavanau]

My first silver. Found a 1900 Barber quarter sitting on the surface after digging 9 railroad spikes. Think the rains unearthed it. Also dug my first spoon, copper plated with ?? Even has gold gilt. Found a bottle dump next to what I believe is a cellar hole (from which I got this buckle a couple weeks back) Tons of broken mason jars, lots of blue/greenish glass.

I understand they were common but does anyone have an idea of when copper spoons were popular?

MOSQUITOS ARE THE WORST I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED! Thermocell and bug spray have no effect.

 

[scavanau]

Spoon has a star, then says R&P or R&B maybe?

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Welcome to T Net!

Great first silver quarter! Congrats! Nice buckle too.
Sorry can't help ya with the spoon.

Try Avon's skin so soft body oil spray as a mosquito replant, people say it works. You have to find something they don't like.

 

[scavanau]

Skin-so-soft was Mom's answer to everything when I was a kid. Thanks for reminding me.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Sweet Barber, I believe the spoon was once plated silver. A plated copper spoon was cheaper to make than one completely out of silver I presume.

 

[cjon455]

that's a great barber and that buckle is really cool too, good job

 

[RJ55]

Love the Barber

 

[sutphin]

NICE SPOON AND DOES THE BUCKLE HAVE ON IT PARIS?

 

[scavanau]

Buckle has a star and then the letters "P A R I S". Paris Suspender Co. from what I gather, mid to late 1800's. Spoon was silver or nickel plated 1879 Fiddle spoon from Rogers & Bro's. Found identical match. Listed as a cheap, lesser quality silverware.