Glen's Loyalists
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This weekend was the first time in a bit more than a month since my son and I had a good outing and oh what a hunt. Got a few bucket listers for the old farm.
Obviously the 19th century three piece bottle was an eyes only find, the rain had washed it out of the dirt, but we'll start with the buttons, which are among my very favorite finds. Luckily, in this general area there seems to be more military buttons than non-military ones.
We have found a number of military and naval buttons on this site but until now, no regimental ones. On Saturday we got 3 within 15 fifteen minute of each other.
First up was this sadly damaged 102st regiment button, in Pewter it seems:
The 102nd is an interesting regiment, they came to Halifax from Bermuda during the war of 1812 and were stationed here 1813 - 1814 before returning to Bermuda and then back to Halifax in 1816 with a name change. Their main engagement at this time was Moose Island in Maine. This one, by Firmin & Co I believe would have come here in 1813.
Next up are two buttons from the 31st Huntingdonshire Regiment of foot, the larger of the two being silver washed whereas the smaller one being pewter I think.
We were over the moon when these came out. Among the best we have found. They were in Quebec during the American Revolution and garrisoned in Quebec until returning to the UK in 1787. They were designated Huntingdonshire in 1782, so the button would date after that time. I don't see any signs that they returned after that time in my brief research. Does anybody know? The manufacturer of the larger button is Nutting and the back mark variety is 1800 to 1840. I would date this as Napoleonic or War of 1812. The smaller button H*G & Co. and likely thew same date.
One of my favorites to date.
Another bucket lister was this very worn but still legible 1697 William III Shilling. That pushes back my oldest silver from a 1726 Real to this one. The condition is disappointing, but I'll take 300 year old plus silver any day.
The same day we also got this interesting lead item. My son says whizzer, I am thinking button. It is broken in the right hand corner.
Another nice find is this Carriage Bell. Silver plated and with an uneven edge and varying thickness to the rim, I think there is some age to this. I know my Crotal Bells but I don't know much about these. I am going to say mid to later 18th century, but that is a guess. Any experts out there?
Of the lesser buttons, two plain flat buttons as well:
A bit more silver:
The ever present 1862 UK Halfpenny. Did they make a bazillion of these? It seems every second one we get is an 1862, and not just on this site.
Plated spoonage with false touchmarks:
And finally, Sunday brought a walk with the dog and I pulled out this fantastic Victorian Royal Irish Rifles (formed in 1881) two piece button in great shape. This is the second one I found on this site.
A bit more cleaning to do.
That's it for now. I can't wait to get back out.
Obviously the 19th century three piece bottle was an eyes only find, the rain had washed it out of the dirt, but we'll start with the buttons, which are among my very favorite finds. Luckily, in this general area there seems to be more military buttons than non-military ones.
We have found a number of military and naval buttons on this site but until now, no regimental ones. On Saturday we got 3 within 15 fifteen minute of each other.
First up was this sadly damaged 102st regiment button, in Pewter it seems:
The 102nd is an interesting regiment, they came to Halifax from Bermuda during the war of 1812 and were stationed here 1813 - 1814 before returning to Bermuda and then back to Halifax in 1816 with a name change. Their main engagement at this time was Moose Island in Maine. This one, by Firmin & Co I believe would have come here in 1813.
Next up are two buttons from the 31st Huntingdonshire Regiment of foot, the larger of the two being silver washed whereas the smaller one being pewter I think.
We were over the moon when these came out. Among the best we have found. They were in Quebec during the American Revolution and garrisoned in Quebec until returning to the UK in 1787. They were designated Huntingdonshire in 1782, so the button would date after that time. I don't see any signs that they returned after that time in my brief research. Does anybody know? The manufacturer of the larger button is Nutting and the back mark variety is 1800 to 1840. I would date this as Napoleonic or War of 1812. The smaller button H*G & Co. and likely thew same date.
One of my favorites to date.
Another bucket lister was this very worn but still legible 1697 William III Shilling. That pushes back my oldest silver from a 1726 Real to this one. The condition is disappointing, but I'll take 300 year old plus silver any day.
The same day we also got this interesting lead item. My son says whizzer, I am thinking button. It is broken in the right hand corner.
Another nice find is this Carriage Bell. Silver plated and with an uneven edge and varying thickness to the rim, I think there is some age to this. I know my Crotal Bells but I don't know much about these. I am going to say mid to later 18th century, but that is a guess. Any experts out there?
Of the lesser buttons, two plain flat buttons as well:
A bit more silver:
The ever present 1862 UK Halfpenny. Did they make a bazillion of these? It seems every second one we get is an 1862, and not just on this site.
Plated spoonage with false touchmarks:
And finally, Sunday brought a walk with the dog and I pulled out this fantastic Victorian Royal Irish Rifles (formed in 1881) two piece button in great shape. This is the second one I found on this site.
A bit more cleaning to do.
That's it for now. I can't wait to get back out.
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