Relics I’ve dug

[upstate digger]

I am new to this site and would love some professional opinions on some relics I have dug while metal detecting. I’d love to hear what they are and possible date range. These are all from the same location in Upstate NY.

 

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[6mmslayer]

I am new to this site and would love some professional opinions on some relics I have dug while metal detecting. I’d love to hear what they are and possible date range. These are all from the same location in Upstate NY.

Carbine buckle ?

 

[upstate digger]

Carbine buckle ?

I had someone else tell me that also. But another person said no…. It was sash buckle

 

[DizzyDigger]

Welcome...

Is there any writing or marks on the fork?

 

[upstate digger]

Welcome...

Is there any writing or marks on the fork?

Says Shefield plate co But no other markings

 

[ArfieBoy]

Interesting and nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Says Shefield plate co But no other markings

Sheffield Plat co. goes back to the late 1700's.

 

[upstate digger]

Sheffield Plat co. goes back to the late 1700's.

Yeah awesome but I don’t know how to date it from there. I can’t find one similar

 

[Bucket Lister]

Says Shefield plate co But no other markings

You've found a Sheffield Plate 1.
IDK what that means, exactly. Didn't have time to delve further into age, etc. Maybe contacting the author... ?

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