I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lots of whats-its

[ModernMiner]

I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

I hit the old property with the stone chimney again today, but most of these finds were lower on the hill where another house once sat alongside a wagon path. There are four huge old oaks right next to it.
Nothing too exciting, but any help on these whats-its would be greatly appreciated.
The decorative piece I currently have listed in the "what is it" section. Colonial or Victorian?
Thanks for looking.
-MM-
Oh yeah, I detected in the woods for a few hours and come out with "0" ticks. Yeah Baby!

 

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[FoxHound0985]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Nice finds MM! I believe that the second pic is the top half of a victorian chain link purse.

PF

 

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[Tuberale]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

(SORRY): when displaying multiple photos or relics, would be helpful to use numbers of the photos so everyone knows what is being identified.

Top pic, top row looks like 2 small metal gaskets; 2nd row 2 harmonica reeds; 3rd row: bicycle wrench?; 4th row: 10 ga. shotgun shell, probably used in commercial waterfowl hunting; 5th row: forceps/tweezers/holder?; bottom left: early Allen bolt?

2nd Pic: ornate edging. Needs to be straightened and flattened to envision more, but might be for a photo.

3rd Pic: upper left looks like a belt clasp for a military-style cloth belt.

Finally, I can make out a partial inscription on the 10 ga. shotgun shell: "...DGEPORT, CONN."

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Never thought i'd say this about a shotgun shell but thats one id like for the collection as well have never seen one. I found a live (plastic 12g) one once chewed on by an animal the rest are just annoying to find

Thanks HH.
I just wish it was in better shape.
-MM-

Great finds, I can tell you this! The last pic is a tree!!

Yes, but what kind of tree is the tough part?
Here are your choices: (1) Big, (2) Old, (3) Oak.

-MM-

Nice finds MM! I believe that the second pic is the top half of a victorian chain link purse.

PF

Thanks PF.
That's exactly what it is. I guess now I may try to straighten it back out and won't feel so bad if I break in in the process. Kind of hard to display it as is.
-MM-

(SORRY): when displaying multiple photos or relics, would be helpful to use numbers of the photos so everyone knows what is being identified.

Top pic, top row looks like 2 small metal gaskets; 2nd row 2 harmonica reeds; 3rd row: bicycle wrench?; 4th row: 10 ga. shotgun shell, probably used in commercial waterfowl hunting; 5th row: forceps/tweezers/holder?; bottom left: early Allen bolt?

2nd Pic: ornate edging. Needs to be straightened and flattened to envision more, but might be for a photo.

3rd Pic: upper left looks like a belt clasp for a military-style cloth belt.

Finally, I can make out a partial inscription on the 10 ga. shotgun shell: "...DGEPORT, CONN."

Sorry Tuberale,
I thought that's what the question marks in the pictures were for.
-MM-

 

[ivan salis]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

those early brass shells were reusible * much like todays shells are -- they just changed out the primers and reloaded the shells -- having "ready made" shotgun loads made break action type shotguns the new in thing to have -- and made "muzzle loading shotguns" old fashioned in a hurry -- the reloadible brass shells however were soon pushed aside by new fangled non reusible waxed paper shotshells that came out -- these one use --disposible shells -- were cheap enough that many folks just quit reloading shotshells altogether.---todays plastic shells are both reloadible and much "water proof" than the old paper shell type could ever be .

10 guage is indeed a "big bore" often used for high flying geese and large game

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

The very 1st things you see at the top are parts to clocks.I think!lol--i find them with gears in them all the time..

 

[lostcauses]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

the long thing (tube) in the 7th photo is a valve tube for an inner tube.

The other item in the photo is a decorative piece for leather or cloth..

 

[danthecanuck]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Hi guys ,just signed in today.I've been hunting 20 yrs.up here in southern Ontario Canada.Now the I.D. clock frames,I see a suspender buckle,that wrench could be a bung wrench,I agree on that ornate piece..half of purse casp,10 gauge turn of century..also called rafting guns because commercial hunters used them to take out a whole raft of foul on the water.Thats all I can remember for now.....Good Site!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

those early brass shells were reusible * much like todays shells are -- they just changed out the primers and reloaded the shells -- having "ready made" shotgun loads made break action type shotguns the new in thing to have -- and made "muzzle loading shotguns" old fashioned in a hurry -- the reloadible brass shells however were soon pushed aside by new fangled non reusible waxed paper shotshells that came out -- these one use --disposible shells -- were cheap enough that many folks just quit reloading shotshells altogether.---todays plastic shells are both reloadible and much "water proof" than the old paper shell type could ever be .

10 guage is indeed a "big bore" often used for high flying geese and large game

Ivan,
Thanks for the info. I'm glad I didn't throw this shotgun shell away. I almost did.
-MM-

The very 1st things you see at the top are parts to clocks.I think!lol--i find them with gears in them all the time..

Yep, that's exactly what they are RD.
-MM-

the long thing (tube) in the 7th photo is a valve tube for an inner tube.

The other item in the photo is a decorative piece for leather or cloth..

Thanks LC.
-MM-

Hi guys ,just signed in today.I've been hunting 20 yrs.up here in southern Ontario Canada.Now the I.D. clock frames,I see a suspender buckle,that wrench could be a bung wrench,I agree on that ornate piece..half of purse casp,10 gauge turn of century..also called rafting guns because commercial hunters used them to take out a whole raft of foul on the water.Thats all I can remember for now.....Good Site!!

Dan,
Welcome to Tnet. Great job on the ID's.
I can't believe the response I've received on this 10 guage shell. I thought it was junk. Glad I kept it.
-MM-

 

[DD-777]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

And here I thought it was a vintage travel size toothpaste tube...


Great finds all around bud. Can't wait to get back out there. I do believe it's my turn for another buckle...

 

[clearblk]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Yup -- Robbins Co. Attleboro, Ma. made all kinds of emblems and jewelry. Not sure if they are still around. When I was very young my parents had second jobs working the kick presses that stamped out emblems like that in Attleboro. There were many factories like the Robbins Co. in the area that employed thousands of people. Those are some great finds and I wish you good luck on your future detecting.

Clearblk, North Attleboro, Ma.

 

[Mr Tuff]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

neat finds!!! MR TUFF

 

[Ohio Jerry]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Nice finds MM!! What better place than here to ask for serious help?LOL heres the top part of a victorian purse i dug a few weeks ago and your piece looks similar. i would try boiling that piece for a while and really heating it up before trying to straighten it, HH!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

And here I thought it was a vintage travel size toothpaste tube...


Great finds all around bud. Can't wait to get back out there. I do believe it's my turn for another buckle...

Andy,
I do believe it's your turn for a buckle too. You day is coming. Hopefully this weekend.
-Dug-

Doug that might be the first shotgun shell to make banner!
Nice stuff bud!

Ha, ha. I never thought that shell would be the star of my finds for the day.
-Dug-

Yup -- Robbins Co. Attleboro, Ma. made all kinds of emblems and jewelry. Not sure if they are still around. When I was very young my parents had second jobs working the kick presses that stamped out emblems like that in Attleboro. There were many factories like the Robbins Co. in the area that employed thousands of people. Those are some great finds and I wish you good luck on your future detecting.

Clearblk, North Attleboro, Ma.

Thanks CB.
Great info. I also remember a company by the name "Hogge" I think making these old pins too.
-MM-

neat finds!!! MR TUFF

Thanks Tuff.
-MM-

Nice finds MM!! What better place than here to ask for serious help?LOL heres the top part of a victorian purse i dug a few weeks ago and your piece looks similar. i would try boiling that piece for a while and really heating it up before trying to straighten it, HH!!

Jerry,
Thanks for that photo. Now I can see the purpose of all of those tiny holes. I'll give that heating method a shot. Sure can't hurt.
-Doug-

 

[Nana40]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

No ticks!? Did Andy already hand out the new tick proof spray? 8) Saw my first snake here today, MM.
Super finds there! 8) Gotta wonder if the rest of the purse is there and loaded with Large Cent's?

Nana

 

[kuger]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Great digs bud!!Yes,the brass ones are the only shotgun shells I dont mind digging!!!I keep them,and have probably a shoe box full,but the 10 guage isnt real common.I also have a complete 1870 reloading kit for them

 

[Kayaker]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

the long thing (tube) in the 7th photo is a valve tube for an inner tube.

What's the purpose of the 3 inch extension on the down side of the valve? The (modern) ones I've seen just extend a bit into the tube.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

No ticks!? Did Andy already hand out the new tick proof spray? 8) Saw my first snake here today, MM.
Super finds there! 8) Gotta wonder if the rest of the purse is there and loaded with Large Cent's?

Nana

Thanks Nana.
I saw a snake too as soon as I got to the chimney site but I didn't want to tell you. Only a black snake though. Maybe he ate all the ticks?
I thought for sure you would hit me with a purse joke.
See ya soon!
-Dug-

Great digs bud!!Yes,the brass ones are the only shotgun shells I dont mind digging!!!I keep them,and have probably a shoe box full,but the 10 guage isnt real common.I also have a complete 1870 reloading kit for them

I bet that 10 guage had a mean kick to it.
Thanks Kuger.
-Doug-

 

[Nana40]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

No ticks!? Did Andy already hand out the new tick proof spray? 8) Saw my first snake here today, MM.
Super finds there! 8) Gotta wonder if the rest of the purse is there and loaded with Large Cent's?

Nana

Thanks Nana.
I saw a snake too as soon as I got to the chimney site but I didn't want to tell you. Only a black snake though. Maybe he ate all the ticks?
I thought for sure you would hit me with a purse joke.
See ya soon!
-Dug-

I'm saving it.

 

[kuger]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Yes,they do "boost",ya a bit.One of my first guns was a 10 guage single shot,My Grandpa named "long Tom",and it was given to me at a young age to teach me to make every shot count,and I did......lucky I didnt develop a "flinch",but man I hated pulling the trigger on that gun!!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP - Lot's of whats-its

Yes,they do "boost",ya a bit.One of my first guns was a 10 guage single shot,My Grandpa named "long Tom",and it was given to me at a young age to teach me to make every shot count,and I did......lucky I didnt develop a "flinch",but man I hated pulling the trigger on that gun!!!

LMAO!