Plantation house delivers its first goods! CW item?

[ModernMiner]

Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Some of you may remember that I recently got permission to MD at an old plantation house and land by my work.
Even though it is tick & snake season, I couldn't resist. I'm dying to find another old coin! I hit it for about 45 minutes, and found these few items. These finds lead me to believe there will be much more to dig up.
My finds were:
1) A "US" piece, that I'm assuming is CW related? Can someone tell me what this piece is?
When I first dug it up, I thought it said "06" on it.
2) A piece of an old button with no back mark.
3) An ornate metal piece that I'm guessing may have been a furniture decoration piece perhaps?
Any ideas on this one?
A short hunt, but in the right direction. I also located where the old privy is for a future dig.
Thanks for looking,
MM

 

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[RUDY2003]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Hey MM, nice start and great home to search!
I think the US is part of a cavalry horse bridle or saddle.
Just a guess..
Cool finds, keep diggin & no snakes...

Keep safe...

 

[Kas]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Good job MM.

I can't help with the ID, but that US button is a nice find.

HH
Ken

 

[Bertman]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice finds MM... What a great looking place... Can't wait to see what else you find there...

HH Robert

 

[CarolinaDigs]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Very nice digs

 

[99Brown]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

MM-great finds. Bet there is more there. Keep it up.

 

[Capefearsman]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice finds, keep at it!! HH

 

[Gribnitz]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice find. You got a nice rosette there, but never saw them with a "button" looking loop on the back. The ones I have seen had a long bar across the back.

Oops, should have looked closer. The button loop is on the button What kind of attaching hardware is on the back of the rosette ?

 

[civilman1]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Congrat's on the CW find's MM,I could look at them all day.Great find....Do you know the age of the old plantation?...HH!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice find. You got a nice rosette there, but never saw them with a "button" looking loop on the back. The ones I have seen had a long bar across the back.

Oops, should have looked closer. The button loop is on the button What kind of attaching hardware is on the back of the rosette ?

Gribnitz,
Nothing on the backside. Is a rosette a decoration on something?
Thanks,
MM

 

[Gribnitz]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Yes, they used them to fancy up the horses.

 

[Dman]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice finds

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Yes, the US item is a rosette. It was a decorative item on each side of the horse's bridle. I found one just like yours about 6 months ago in Georgia. Mine was a tin back like yours and the back had rotted away. Most of the older ones had a lead back like the uniform plates / buckles. I had gotten several different opinions on the age from Civil War era to WWII. Still a nice find. I keep mine with my Civil War items.

Jeff

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Yes, the US item is a rosette. It was a decorative item on each side of the horse's bridle. I found one just like yours about 6 months ago in Georgia. Mine was a tin back like yours and the back had rotted away. Most of the older ones had a lead back like the uniform plates / buckles. I had gotten several different opinions on the age from Civil War era to WWII. Still a nice find. I keep mine with my Civil War items.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff.

 

[Hardy]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

GREAT FINDS, KEEP US POSTED

 

[WeaponsUSMC]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Great find, The button like object is post CW most likely WW1 or WW2. Great find though.

 

[B|lker]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

I`ve been wanting to knock on that door for the last 4 years, after the local paper said it was the oldest house still standing on 401.

GLAD YOU GOT THE OK.
Let me know if you need some help

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

I`ve been wanting to knock on that door for the last 4 years, after the local paper said it was the oldest house still standing on 401.

GLAD YOU GOT THE OK.
Let me know if you need some help

This is a different house. I know the one you are talking about off of 401. That property has been sold, and it will eventually be bulldozed. You better get over there soon.
Good luck,
MM

 

[Mirage]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice start on the Plantation MM. Might have another "farm". Might even be better....

Ticks - use "Off". You can buy it at local drug stores.

Snakes - use "Snake oil". Oh, never mind. It hasn't been invented yet.

In all seriousness - can't you move slowly and "scare" them away if they are in the area?

Bob

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Plantation house delivers it's first goods! CW item?

Nice start on the Plantation MM. Might have another "farm". Might even be better....

Ticks - use "Off". You can buy it at local drug stores.

Snakes - use "Snake oil". Oh, never mind. It hasn't been invented yet.

In all seriousness - can't you move slowly and "scare" them away if they are in the area?

Bob

Thanks Bob.
I'm thinking about breaking out a weed whacker to take care of the snakes.
Looking forward to finding more relics and coins.
I'll keep ya posted.
-MM-