Managed to find a few buttons, musket balls, and other relics over the weekend.

[Steve in PA]

Here are some recent finds from three sites I hit over the weekend. The large spikes are strake spikes that were used to fasten the iron rims to the wooden wheels of 18th century wagons. These spikes turn up on all the French and Indian War sites in SW PA. The ball at the top of the picture is a clay marble that was in the same hole as the 1902 IHP.

 

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I found one of those spikes yesterday. Didnt know what it was. Thanks

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

I found one of those spikes yesterday. Didnt know what it was. Thanks

Like the relics as much as finding coins ! Good save on recovering buttons Etc.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Here are some recent finds from three sites I hit over the weekend. The large spikes are strake spikes that were used to fasten the iron rims to the wooden wheels of 18th century wagons. These spikes turn up on all the French and Indian War sites in SW PA. The ball at the top of the picture is a clay marble that was in the same hole as the 21902 IHP.

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Nice bunch of oldies there! Those larger buttons give a great signal and get your blood pumping at an old site.

 

[Steve in PA]

I found one of those spikes yesterday. Didnt know what it was. Thanks

see page 7 of this article.
http://www.gregorylefever.com/pdfs/Early Nails 2.pdf

 

[Digger RJ]

Here are some recent finds from three sites I hit over the weekend. The large spikes are strake spikes that were used to fasten the iron rims to the wooden wheels of 18th century wagons. These spikes turn up on all the French and Indian War sites in SW PA. The ball at the top of the picture is a clay marble that was in the same hole as the 21902 IHP.

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Nice Finds!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Here are some recent finds from three sites I hit over the weekend. The large spikes are strake spikes that were used to fasten the iron rims to the wooden wheels of 18th century wagons. These spikes turn up on all the French and Indian War sites in SW PA. The ball at the top of the picture is a clay marble that was in the same hole as the 21902 IHP.

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all cool finds, great saves

 

[HighVDI]

Nice haul, Steve!

 

[pepperj]

Good assortment of finds. Thanks for the info on the spikes.
See you managed a bubble button as well.

 

[njrelicgairl]

Here are some recent finds from three sites I hit over the weekend. The large spikes are strake spikes that were used to fasten the iron rims to the wooden wheels of 18th century wagons. These spikes turn up on all the French and Indian War sites in SW PA. The ball at the top of the picture is a clay marble that was in the same hole as the 21902 IHP.

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Yes, those spikes are different. Neat!

 

[Salty]

Here are some recent finds from three sites I hit over the weekend. The large spikes are strake spikes that were used to fasten the iron rims to the wooden wheels of 18th century wagons. These spikes turn up on all the French and Indian War sites in SW PA. The ball at the top of the picture is a clay marble that was in the same hole as the 21902 IHP.

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Nice finds! Cool story about the spikes!