Hunting With Wallhangers: Script 1812 Pewter

[steelheadwill]

I got together with Mark for a hunt at a few sites that have been on the back burner for a while, pretty good results...
I got 2 keepers, Mark brought home a handful
A jacket size pewter 'Infantry star in Oval' 1812 era,
got the cuff size last year
The other is a rather ornate lead seal, looks like a large anchor in center and a smaller one off to the side, Naval
I'll let Mark describe his own hunt, but I find it VERY odd that we both got an example of the same pewter 'I' button (and not a common find) about 500 feet apart...
Also dug another 'Toy size' pewter saucer, this one is a bit larger than the other, and has floral design, the other was plain.
I wonder if they are from a childs 'Tea Set', or are they something else
A smooth copper and 18mm cupronickel coin that is a mystery...
decent hunt with a great Guy!
Thanks for looking & HH to all!

 

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[Bill D. (VA)]

Nice digs Herbie

I found a similar pewter child's bowl at a c1667 site a few years ago. Never seen another one until you posted yours. That's a very cool find! Here's a couple pics of mine.

 

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[steelheadwill]

Dave,
that looks like a beautiful and desolate area,
I read about the area being settled before it became a park.
Some research about where the people were before the park will help with the oldies.
Millions of beach visitors will be losing their modern stuff, Enjoy!
Mike from Bavaria, love your scenic pix of old world areas & great finds!
Someday I'm gonna get over there & dig some goodies HH !
Bill D. Amazing and beautiful find
Seems you and I may be the only finders of these on T-net.
As I stated, I got 2 in the space of a couple weeks, an issue with most of my sites is that dating of uncommon, non military finds is sketchy at best due to the fact that they are from urban areas settled since the late 16th century.
you can dig a memorial cent and a batwing buckle from the same hole.
I really appreciate your input, photo, & date info on this piece.
Here's the first one I found, plain and a bit smaller than both of our ornamented ones. HH to You
Now that i see the pic again, it's not plain, just simpler, maybe earlier
The 'newer' one pictured in the OP shows classic 'Tudor Rose' design.

 

[Steve in PA]

Herbie, congrats on the script I. That pewter toy dish is a cool find.

 

[Wallhangers]

Can't say Thanks enough Herbie for your willingness to share your great spots with me. Just got home earlier this evening and the computer is too sluggish to post my finds. Hopefully tomorrow .

 

[steelheadwill]

Can't say Thanks enough Herbie for your willingness to share your great spots with me. Just got home earlier this evening and the computer is too sluggish to post my finds. Hopefully tomorrow .

Thanks Steve
Mark,
You need some rest after that vacation! Many miles and activities
Glad you enjoyed
Looking forward to seeing your stuff again

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Great finds Herbie! Mark is a good guy. Good to see you guys got out!

 

[steelheadwill]

Great finds Herbie! Mark is a good guy. Good to see you guys got out!

Thanks Mike, we had a great time!
Hit what spots we could.. darn tides drove us out