The Hills Give Up Some Mysteries

[mtnbay]

Went out to one of my tried and true sites tonight. Got a couple of things that allude me. One is obviously a lock plate but to what? The other item has me completely stumped. The site was lived in from the 1860's into the 1920's. Thanks for any help I can get.

 

[Tony in SC]

I would say the lock is from a chest or trunk.

 

[ARC]

I would say the lock is from a chest or trunk.

Agreed... Steamer trunk lock plate.

 

[ARC]

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[Joe-Dirt]

My guess for that flat metal would be strapping from the same steamer trunk

 

[Tony in SC]

I think you're right Joe. The flat with the hole could have been over the key hole?

My guess for that flat metal would be strapping from the same steamer trunk

 

[kingskid1611]

So if the truck rotted right there then the contents would be well under where the lock was found......Dig deeper.... Cool find.

 

[mtnbay]

Thanks for the feedback gents. I appreciate it.