Southern Token & Monogrammed Silver

[Carolina Tom]

I set out at 6:00AM on Sunday morning. Watched a beautiful sunrise at 80MPH.



I went to meet P@tch for one of his, guaranteed to find silver hunts. He did not disappoint. I found a lot of trash and a pile of clad. here is a picture of the good stuff:



Aluminum token, hem weight, marble... and two, what I consider, nice finds.

I dug this token, thought nothing of it at the time, and proceeded on. I cleaned it up and was amazed to find a Cotton States & International Expo token from 1895! Here is the link, if you are interested in the history of The South, it's a good read.

Cotton Expositions in Atlanta | New Georgia Encyclopedia



Now, the really good piece! As soon as I saw, I knew it was not the usual jar lid, it just had that look to it.



A quick wipe revealed... a monogram! It's a silver napkin ring.



It has an eagle, R in a shield and lion. I believe it was made by Reed & Barton in Mass. If you can decode this makers mark, please let me know.



I really like this kind of stuff, silver, old, personalized... lost by rich people...

Victorian graffiti!



I have to say 'thanks' to P@tch for taking me hunting, despite the fact that BOTH of my good finds were hit by lawnmowers!

Thanks for looking and best of luck on your hunts.

 

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[diggingthe1]

Really really great finds, you have a great friend! Great tokens and silver!!!!! I would go back!!! I learned my lead stoppers are hem weights

 

[pepperj]

Great looking silver relic Tom. Congrats
I don't think it's been nailed by a mower, just stepped on by a big two or four legged creature. It's one find that would be easily straightened if so desired.

 

[vpnavy]

I searched Google and thought you would be interested in this...

EBAY: 1895 COTTON . INT'L EXPOSITION, ATLANTA GA, OFFICIAL MEDAL HENRY W. GRADY (SOLD: US $49.00)


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[scruggs]

Good story from start to end just like the treasure you found! O what a feeling!

 

[park pirate]

The napkin ring is killer Tom congrats bud...

 

[Minrelica]

Nice post, Tom.. Good digs

 

[JoeB_OH]

Great finds!! LOVE the Old Silver, Highly Awesome!

 

[DownNDirty]

Way to go Tom-that silver napkin ring is sweet. You should heat it with a hair dryer and carefully (with gloved hands) bend it back to its original shape, or at least as close as you can get it.

 

[Subterranean]

Tom, I love the napkin ring,..not to the point of wanting to marry it, but I love it. What an awesome find! Sub

 

[Carolina Tom]

Tom, I love the napkin ring,..not to the point of wanting to marry it, but I love it. What an awesome find! Sub

Like you, I wouldn't marry it, but I did sleep with it last night. Best of luck to you sir!

 

[Davers]

I set out at 6:00AM on Sunday morning. Watched a beautiful sunrise at 80MPH.

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I went to meet P@tch for one his, guaranteed to find silver hunts. He did not disappoint. I found a lot of trash and a pile of clad. here is a picture of the good stuff:

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Aluminum token, hem weight, marble... and two, what I consider, nice finds.

I dug this token, thought nothing of it at the time, and proceeded on. I cleaned it up and was amazed to find a Cotton States & International Expo token from 1895! Here is the link, if you are interested in the history of The South, it's a good read.

Cotton Expositions in Atlanta | New Georgia Encyclopedia

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Now, the really good piece! As soon as I saw, I knew it was not the usual jar lid, it just had that look to it.

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A quick wipe revealed... a monogram! It's a silver napkin ring.

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It has an eagle, R in a shield and lion. I believe it was made by Reed & Barton in Mass. If you can decode this makers mark, please let me know.

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I really like this kind of stuff, silver, old, personalized... lost by rich people...

Victorian graffiti!

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I have to say 'thanks' to P@tch for taking me hunting, despite the fact that BOTH of my good finds were hit by lawnmowers!

Thanks for looking and best of luck on your hunts.

Ill take those finds any-day.

 

[Diggin Dude]

Really cool finds!! Token is great and that napkin ring is just awesome!! I would love to find one of those!

Congrats and HH

 

[RVRoamer73]

Oh ya!!...that napkin ring is super. Token also cool. Excellent finds...Congrats !!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Reed and Barton,for sure.
Coincidentally, yesterday I was reseaching a Sterling birthday cup made by Webster Co, who became a subsidiary of R and B in 1950.
Sorry for the size of the image below.
Don......

 

[xr7ator]

Cool finds, Tom. Grats!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on digging those keepers Tom. I bet P@tch is giving you a run for your money now with his new Physique.

 

[Stef45]

Really cool finds! Congrats Tom!

 

[port ewen ace]

Tom, now y'all got a holder for that napkin whilst ya feast on some pecan pie

gotta have a clean chin--- me, I got drool on mine over that Carolina loot

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats on digging those keepers Tom. I bet P@tch is giving you a run for your money now with his new Physique.

Our boy, P@tch is 100 Lbs. lighter... and getting around a lot better. He always gives me a run for my money.