Odd looking old nail. Not sure how old though..

[Pwjuggernaut]

Any ideas?? Looks like it was hand wrought but with a sharper tip. Not sure if it was a machined tip or not.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Welcome to TNet, Pwjuggernaut! The nail is definitely old and looks like some of it has rusted away. I am not a nail expert, but maybe someone else on TNet can shed some light on this for you. Happy Hunting!

 

[Pwjuggernaut]

Thanks you. Definitely a lot of information here!!

 

[worldtalker]

Thanks you. Definitely a lot of information here!!

A treasure chest of knowledge!

 

[vpnavy]

Here are a few informative articles talking about nails...

Here are a few informative articles talking about nails...

University of Vermont - Nails: Clues to a Building's History
Nails provide one of the best clues to help determine the age of historic buildings,
especially those constructed during the nineteenth century...


Nail Chronology - National Park Service

PDF File 1.37MB

The National Park Service in its historic structures restoration
program has developed some research techniques...

The History of Nail Making
History does not record who it was, but the incredible results of that
inspirational moment are all around us - in the houses we live in,
the bridges we cross, the furniture we sit on...


Your Online Source for Identifying Fakes and Reproductions
Nails As Clues to Age
Most everyone knows that handmade nails are older than machine made nails...
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[Wildcat1750]

Here are a few informative articles talking about nails...

I always look forward to your very informative links, vpnavy and I bookmark most of these posts for quick reference!
You've come to the right place for learning from the collective best, Pwjuggernaut!

 

[Noah_D]

Thanks vpnavy! Very informative.

 

[worldtalker]

I always look forward to your very informative links, vpnavy and I bookmark most of these posts for quick reference!
You've come to the right place for learning from the collective best, Pwjuggernaut!

Yup..He sure nailed that one.