✅ SOLVED What kind of metal

[Nathan W]

I didn't know a spoon could rust that heavily . This looks hand forged to me. I sandpapered it a bit to see what was underneath. Can other metals rust? This was found near the pit mines behind the old church if that helps with metal type.

 

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[ticndig]

I've found spoons like yours. tin spoons for the less wealthy.

 

[pepperj]

Steel/tin will be what you have.
Though I have dug some pretty good stuff at the same sites where I have dug these.
Usually all tablespoons also.

 

[Nathan W]

Steel/tin will be what you have.
Though I have dug some pretty good stuff at the same sites where I have dug these.
Usually all tablespoons also.

Thanks pepper, I'm still learning here and there

 

[pepperj]

Thanks pepper, I'm still learning here and there

In thinking about this a tad more, and what has been dug up it seems only a few complete spoons (iron).
Quite a few bowls (as what you have).
I haven't dug many handles though, and I think they get discriminated out, where as the bowls ring up nicely at times. (must be due to the shape of them)