Yesterday's finds- Western Indiana

[bcbirdman]

First good haul of the season. Crops are out of many fields and went out this weekend. These are the best finds and one incredible bonus - this beautiful arrowhead that popped out of the hole I dug for a target, which ended up being a trashy copper lid. haha

Any info on the date of the buttons? I am thinking both are early 1800s. I've never found a button that had a shank on it like the first one with the floral pattern (it's not totally flat either. Has a slight convexity to it). Reminds me of an older style. Also, check out the big brass ring! It's all bent but would've held a big gem at one time. Unfortunately, could not find the gem in the hole. haha

 

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[Mud Hut]

That is a beautiful old button! Love that point, too!

 

[pepperj]

Beautiful button(s) and arrowhead.

Is there 2 buttons the same pattern?

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Nice point! That happened to me also a few years ago, probably the only time it will ever happen!!!

 

[billb]

Congratulations on your achievement

 

[bcbirdman]

Beautiful button(s) and arrowhead.

Is there 2 buttons the same pattern?

Thanks! And no, there is only one button with that floral pattern and it has the drilled shank. I added two pictures of that button to show the details under the magnifying glass and also the size in my hand. However, I did post a second button that is just a flat button with no back mark with a shank that has an older style mounting.

 

[bcbirdman]

Nice point! That happened to me also a few years ago, probably the only time it will ever happen!!!

It's the best feeling seeing that point sitting there haha

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great finds !

 

[Bamasteve]

Outstanding finds, congrats!

 

[paleomaxx]

I only find drilled shank buttons on my earlier sites (1720s-1760s). The cone shank tombac is 1760s to 1780s.

 

[Chilli]

First good haul of the season. Crops are out of many fields and went out this weekend. These are the best finds and one incredible bonus - this beautiful arrowhead that popped out of the hole I dug for a target, which ended up being a trashy copper lid. haha

Any info on the date of the buttons? I am thinking both are early 1800s. I've never found a button that had a shank on it like the first one with the floral pattern (it's not totally flat either. Has a slight convexity to it). Reminds me of an older style. Also, check out the big brass ring! It's all bent but would've held a big gem at one time. Unfortunately, could not find the gem in the hole. haha

Ring would have been pretty impressive in its day!

 

[oldmxrat]

Too cool, what a surprise!
Congrats on some beautiful finds!

 

[ToddsPoint]

That looks to me like a Hopewell Snyders point. Notice how the base is crooked to the blade? It’s a knife that’s been resharpened several times. I’m not sure what type of flint that is, but it’s definitely been heated to produce those colors.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Very nice finds. I’d estimate the button to late 1700s: 1765-1790.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

First good haul of the season. Crops are out of many fields and went out this weekend. These are the best finds and one incredible bonus - this beautiful arrowhead that popped out of the hole I dug for a target, which ended up being a trashy copper lid. haha

Any info on the date of the buttons? I am thinking both are early 1800s. I've never found a button that had a shank on it like the first one with the floral pattern (it's not totally flat either. Has a slight convexity to it). Reminds me of an older style. Also, check out the big brass ring! It's all bent but would've held a big gem at one time. Unfortunately, could not find the gem in the hole. haha

great saves for sure, wtg

 

[bcbirdman]

I only find drilled shank buttons on my earlier sites (1720s-1760s). The cone shank tombac is 1760s to 1780s.

Sweet thank you!

 

[bcbirdman]

Very nice finds. I’d estimate the button to late 1700s: 1765-1790.

Awesome thanks!

 

[bcbirdman]

That looks to me like a Hopewell Snyders point. Notice how the base is crooked to the blade? It’s a knife that’s been resharpened several times. I’m not sure what type of flint that is, but it’s definitely been heated to produce those colors.View attachment 2170724

Great to know! thank you for the info!

 

[bcbirdman]

Ring would have been pretty impressive in its day!

I agree! wish i knew what gem it had

 

[ArfieBoy]

Cool finds! Congratulations on the ornate button and the point! Thanks for posting.;