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[Diggin Dave]

Found in Ocean City, MD Any ideas on their origins? The cross looks Spanish to me, the haircomb is definitely antique. Both found in same area.

 

[vpnavy]

Don't know about the origin but you have some nice finds Diggin Dave.

 

[fongu]

That cross is fantastic and the comb has some type of stones in it that look great. WTG & HH.

 

[Les West Central Fl]

The comb is what Spanish Ladies wore and some still wear. Nice finds, the cross may be very old if it was crusted.

 

[tnt-k9]

The cross is very cool find. Any markings?

 

[Diggin Dave]

Thanks all! The cross has no markings on it. The haircomb has what appears to be 3 large amethyst stones, and in the middle and around the edges are 8 yellow topaz stones. The teeth on the comb appear to be brass.

 

[Sand Gnat]

Cool Finds!

 

[lorraine]

Great finds, Dave!

I love that cross...it may be of Russian or Greek origin...I'm going to check out some sites and see if I can find a similar one ; if I do, I'll post it on this thread and have you check it out to see what you may think.

Is that a rose in the upper center?

Lorraine

 

[Diggin Dave]

Thanks Lorraine! It looks like a rose or flower.

 

[lorraine]

Dave, I think this cross is a Byzantine cross.

I found a "reasonable facsimile ", and a link to an explanation re: Byzantine crosses which I found interesting and informative.

Here's the link:
Byzantine crosses


and here's the pic: the edges are not the same as in the one that you found, but the florid pattern gives cause to believe that both crosses are of the same origin.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Those are a couple of nice finds! Spanish, I don't know.

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