what is it

[Broken knee]

any ideas?
bk
the size is 1 3/8" overall and 7/16" on the end. I will try to post better pic.

 

[shaun7]

Any chance of a better pic?

Could be a pipe tamper or a coat hook!

 

[cw0909]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

 

[Broken knee]

I guess it could be I don't think it's a coat hook though here is a pic. of one I was able to date to 1745/1760. it is referenced in Ivor nole Hume's book Artfacts of colonial America in the furniture/hardware section
no attribution as to maker just shapes round, conical, and this one.

 

[CRUSADER]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

 

[CRUSADER]

I guess it could be I don't think it's a coat hook though here is a pic. of one I was able to date to 1745/1760. it is referenced in Ivor nole Hume's book Artfacts of colonial America in the furniture/hardware section
no attribution as to maker just shapes round, conical, and this one.

Shaun, now at least you have a date for yours!
I thought they were Georgian!

 

[Broken knee]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

it is smooth and flat?

 

[Broken knee]

Any chance of a better pic?

Could be a pipe tamper or a coat hook!

shaun, crusader's 2 post ? you have one of these also please post pic.
BK

 

[CRUSADER]

Any chance of a better pic?

Could be a pipe tamper or a coat hook!

shaun, crusader's 2 post ? you have one of these also please post pic.
BK

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,264912.0.html
Look towards the bottom of this post where we discussed them.

 

[CRUSADER]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

it is smooth and flat?

green cheeck time

 

[shaun7]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

it is smooth and flat?

green cheeck time

Nice id Cru

Did you think they were the hook things when you dug em?

 

[CRUSADER]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

it is smooth and flat?

green cheeck time

Nice id Cru

Did you think they were the hook things when you dug em?

Not really, as they had no iron filled hole. (at first glance of this one, I was going to agree with you, & then I remembered mine)

I first thought Pipe Tamper when I found them. Plus the 2nd from the top left I thought was a Chess Piece (Pawn). It wasn't until I showed a expert (& book writer) that I got an ID. Not everything is in my books (although it maybe in a book somewhere )

 

[Broken knee]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

OK green check on the spoon do you think the hook was made locally or a immigrant from across the pond?

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

it is smooth and flat?

green cheeck time

Nice id Cru

Did you think they were the hook things when you dug em?

Not really, as they had no iron filled hole. (at first glance of this one, I was going to agree with you, & then I remembered mine)

I first thought Pipe Tamper when I found them. Plus the 2nd from the top left I thought was a Chess Piece (Pawn). It wasn't until I showed a expert (& book writer) that I got an ID. Not everything is in my books (although it maybe in a book somewhere )

 

[CRUSADER]

not sure what it is, maybe a broken piece from a fireplace,or tools for fireplace
i lightened the pic

What size? (just to confirm my ID)

If it has a smooth flat top (no signs of a break), then I'm confident to say that its a very early find for the US!
17th Century Flat Topped Spoon handle

it is smooth and flat?

green cheeck time

Nice id Cru

Did you think they were the hook things when you dug em?

Not really, as they had no iron filled hole. (at first glance of this one, I was going to agree with you, & then I remembered mine)

I first thought Pipe Tamper when I found them. Plus the 2nd from the top left I thought was a Chess Piece (Pawn). It wasn't until I showed a expert (& book writer) that I got an ID. Not everything is in my books (although it maybe in a book somewhere )

Now this is strange.

Just got 5 books in the post today & the first one I look at has a picture of this spoon top. So its also known as a 'Seal Top' Spoon & as previously stated its confirmed as 17th Century.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I would have guessed some of those are door stops, but I would be wrong. Great ID. I would love to see the complete spoon.

 

[Broken knee]

crusader, I think this question got lost in the quote's. Do you think the hook was made locally or a immigrant from across the pond?

 

[shaun7]

crusader, I think this question got lost in the quote's. Do you think the hook was made locally or a immigrant from across the pond?

BK, I doubt Cru could answer that one to be honest! Although there seems to be an abundance of these hooks in mine and
Crusaders areas and none in Silver Searchers

 

[Broken knee]

Thanks for the info, this is one of three found at that site. I am looking forward to going back there in the spring!
Do you know of any one using a G.P.R. setup? cause I'm kicking the idea around about getting one, and would like to know how good the resolution is for coin size objects? It would be nice to have a real time image verses trying to
discern just audio and VDI numbers :-( I do believe one good find (NE shilling) from this site would more than pay for it. also eliminate a lot of unnecessary digging. I have logged on GPS close to 114 mi. at this site, my feet still hurt LOL. Any info greatly appreciated.
Broken Knee

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is it a spoon handle or a hook? Can someone please clarify for me.

 

[Broken knee]

Is it a spoon handle or a hook? Can someone please clarify for me.

BCH, the first pic. is the seal top spoon the second is a coat hook.