Some odd finds today!

[shaun7]

I spent 6 hours working hard trying to get a hammered, but no luck


Oh well, i still got some nice bits!

Two horse bosses, one really nice lead one. the middle of it seems to be ceramic
Two strange musket ball things
A jetton and a very nice little button with two hearts and a crown on(I don't think it's silver)!

 

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[savant365]

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Nice finds Shaun

HH Charlie

 

[Curious The George]

shaun7,
The two things made of lead, like two balls with a neck connecting them are from a Roman whip that was used to beat people. Most famous use was on Jesus.

They were attached to the end of a leather string and the string attached to a handle. There would be 10-12 of those strings with the lead piece on one handle. They have a name but I can't remember it. I am sure someone on here will know. I would guess they are quite rare and likely more valuable than the coins you found.

 

[CRUSADER]

As you say, excellent early Horse bosses

The silver 'button' is 18th century & 1 half of a cufflink Very nice, I have 1 I think.

Which field?

 

[shaun7]

As you say, excellent early Horse bosses

The silver 'button' is 18th century & 1 half of a cufflink Very nice, I have 1 I think.

Which field?

I didn't find much in the two other fields i tried so i spent the last hour in the usual field! The plough has brought up a few more bits and it's nicely rolled!

 

[HISPAN]

Congratulations on the finds .... all Britons holiday in Barcelona.

 

[shaun7]

Thanks Charlie

Mac them things are going straight on ebay Thanks!

 

[Aquila]

Very good finds !

 

[Curious The George]

I found a link with a photo of one of the flogging whips, it has the lead tips on it.

ecstagony.com/eng/info/artinst/roma.htm

Just put www. in front of the above.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Nice Horse Boss Mate but the right angle Pipe Tamper is the real find

SS

 

[shaun7]

Nice Horse Boss Mate but the righ angle Pipe Tamper is the real find

SS

I thought you might like that

 

[Silver Searcher]

Nice Horse Boss Mate but the right angle Pipe Tamper is the real find

SS

I thought you might like that

 

[savant365]

Here is a pic of a couple of roman whips with the little bar bell shaped objects. Nice ID Mac I wouldn't want to be on the business end of one of these

 

[Iron Patch]

As you say, excellent early Horse bosses

The silver 'button' is 18th century & 1 half of a cufflink Very nice, I have 1 I think.

Which field?

Aren't they associated with Charles I or Charles II. Is it the flat square type shank on the reverse that makes you think cufflink? (assuming that's what is one there)

 

[CRUSADER]

As you say, excellent early Horse bosses

The silver 'button' is 18th century & 1 half of a cufflink Very nice, I have 1 I think.

Which field?

Aren't they associated with Charles I or Charles II. Is it the flat square type shank on the reverse that makes you think cufflink? (assuming that's what is one there)

common mis-sold item. Charle's Hearts are on some objects but this is definately 18th C cufflink. I've seen them attached in a pair & they are in a couple of my books.

 

[shaun7]

Here is a pic of a couple of roman whips with the little bar bell shaped objects. Nice ID Mac I wouldn't want to be on the business end of one of these

Ouch!!! Thanks for the pic i couldn't get the web site up

I havn't found any other Roman bits at this site

 

[Iron Patch]

As you say, excellent early Horse bosses

The silver 'button' is 18th century & 1 half of a cufflink Very nice, I have 1 I think.

Which field?

Aren't they associated with Charles I or Charles II. Is it the flat square type shank on the reverse that makes you think cufflink? (assuming that's what is one there)

common mis-sold item. Charle's Hearts are on some objects but this is definately 18th C cufflink. I've seen them attached in a pair & they are in a couple of my books.

That makes sense because they seem a little too common to hold any great significance. (like the Charles ones do)

 

[savant365]

Here is a pic of a couple of roman whips with the little bar bell shaped objects. Nice ID Mac I wouldn't want to be on the business end of one of these

Ouch!!! Thanks for the pic i couldn't get the web site up

I havn't found any other Roman bits at this site

Just google "flagrum" and hit images.

 

[shaun7]

I see where your coming from IP, this is one similar!

 

[Iron Patch]

I see where your coming from IP, this is one similar!

Another good clue that supports CRU's 18th century cufflink theory (or answer I guess) is that there are copper/brass ones the same design as your find.