✅ SOLVED Sterling and Iron

[okerraine]

Pulled this out yesterday at a late 1800s house in Kentucky. The T2 picked it up with a silver/irony signal. I’m fairly certain that it is sterling, but not sure about what it was used for. It has iron globs inside that I’m having trouble removing. The Lower part appears to look like it may have been a spring that has rotted, but I’m not sure. Thanks, Lyle.

 

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[creskol]

no pics show up

 

[okerraine]

Hmm? It’s showing pics on my preview. Let try and redo it.

 

[okerraine]

 

[creskol]

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I have seen silver versions of this, but can't find one on a quick search. I think, though, that this may be what your item is.

 

[Kray Gelder]

I have seen silver versions of this, but can't find one on a quick search. I think, though, that this may be what your item is.

Dang creskol. You nailed it! Who would have thought? Great solve!

 

[okerraine]

Sure did wow!

 

[okerraine]

Thanks so much! Can you tell me about it?

 

[creskol]

Thanks so much! Can you tell me about it?

You are welcome. A google search will provide you with LOTS of information about them, including the many different types and the history of them. Some interesting reading to say the least!

 

[Bruce R]

Sometimes called a scarifier, single bladed ones were generally used on a vein, CREEPY !