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Tenderfoot
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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I had someone else tell me that also. But another person said no…. It was sash buckle
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Welcome... 
Is there any writing or marks on the fork?
Is there any writing or marks on the fork?
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Says Shefield plate co But no other markingsWelcome...
Is there any writing or marks on the fork?
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Interesting and nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Sheffield Plat co. goes back to the late 1700's.
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Yeah awesome but I don’t know how to date it from there. I can’t find one similar
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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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