Strange Find At Late 1700s Plantation

[twister]

Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Finally got out today at a old plantation. It dates back to the late 1700's. There was 14 slave houses on the site and most of them are gone. I found this in the foundation of one of the slave houses. Im not sure what it is and I have been trying to find out a little about it and not having much luck. Any help would be gladly appreciated. The name on it is a Melba insignia. All in all it was a great day.

HH Twister

 

[karib2517]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

google slavery artifacts and see what comes up.

 

[bookfisher]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

What you've found is a circa 1920-1930 ladies compact.

 

[KenPa]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Very Nice find Twister

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

I found an ad for a 1920's beauty creame called "Cashmere" by Melba. The link was dead, unfortunately. But the compact is definately of that era and not 1700's.

 

[twister]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

The plantation was from the late 1700's. I know the compact wasnt that old. Sorry for the misinterpretation.

HH Twister

 

[TeddyB1967]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

The closest thing I could find on this is a 1926 Face Powder Ad
eBay: 1926 MELBA FACE POWDER AD / SOPHISTICATED FEMALE! (item 250038609884 end time Apr-10-07 17:39:36 PDT)

I modified post cause I didnt realize the pic would be so big. I still have original size if it's needed and the Ebay link for it

 

[SilverFox167]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Cool find. You definately got yourself some history there.

 

[civilman1]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

I kinda like the design Twister...simple!!...Good luck with the site and HH!

 

[Michiganne]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Neat find, Twister! We look forward to seeing what else you can find there.

HH

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Very cool find.....Melba Manufacturing Company Chicago Illinois

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Says that Vivaudou...owned by the Schulte Enterprises bought Melba in 1926.....


David Schulte is conspicuous in chain store circles. More than a year ago his 800 tobacco temples entered into partnership with the 3,000 United Cigar Stores.* Shortly after that he bought Huylers, Inc. (48 tea, ice cream and candy saloons). He has interests in V. Vivaudou, Inc., Park & Tilford, Dunhill International, Inc., Melba Manufacturing Co., American Druggists Syndicate, the Alfred H. Smith Co. As amazing sideshows, he paid $75,000,000 for the French tobacco monopoly two years ago, and bought the Overholt distillery (2,000,000 gallons of whiskey) for $15,000,000. Also he is the man who profited $1,000,000 by buying and selling Aeolian Hall in Manhattan within a week in October 1924.

 

[twister]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Wow, thats what I love about this site. Everyone is so quick about research. Very impressive

Thanks Everyone

HH Twister

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Early 20th century Melba Powder box.

http://www.passionforperfume.com/ForSale/PowderBoxes.htm

 

[Hill City Rebel]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Over the years I've dug a hundred little compacts like that. Usually they have dried out rouge in them, but... I have found coins inside. Have you opened it up

 

[Nana40]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Sounds like a site that will keep you busy for a while, Twister! 8)

Congrats on that nice find and hope ya find lots more keepers from there.

Nana

 

[redneckinwayz]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Nice find..... keep us posted on what else ya find at that place......

 

[Nick in NEPA]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

What you've found is a circa 1920-1930 ladies compact.

Damn! You beat me.

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Congrats.

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Nice find! It's in great shape. I'd like to know if it opens, and whats inside also! Let us know please.