joncooper1986
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- Jul 31, 2014
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- Detector(s) used
- XP Deus 4.0 9" coil, 11" coil, WS4 w/ Detecting Doodads headphones, MI-6 pinpointer
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Hi folks, I had posted this elsewhere in the forums before stumbling upon this thread category so i am resposting to try to get some more feedback. thanks!
I need some help IDing a find I have had for years now. It is a small (but heavy) grape leaf with two acorns on it. it is a solid piece, seems to be lead or pewter. the lower acorn has a seam on it which tells me that it was molded. On the back of the leaf there is a small post about 1/4" diameter. At the very top of the leaf it appears that a part has broken off, but I have always assumed it was the stem of the leaf at one point. The whole Piece is about 1" long and 3/4" deep and i found it in my field. everything i have ever found in this field dates from 1750-1910 but 90% dates pre 1880s. I am pretty sure it is early to mid 19th century, but I have no clue what it was from! It seems too heavy to me jewelry of any sort. Maybe the clasp on a box? maybe the post part was once integrated in a drawer of an old peice of furniture? I am stumped! Any help is surely appreciated!
I need some help IDing a find I have had for years now. It is a small (but heavy) grape leaf with two acorns on it. it is a solid piece, seems to be lead or pewter. the lower acorn has a seam on it which tells me that it was molded. On the back of the leaf there is a small post about 1/4" diameter. At the very top of the leaf it appears that a part has broken off, but I have always assumed it was the stem of the leaf at one point. The whole Piece is about 1" long and 3/4" deep and i found it in my field. everything i have ever found in this field dates from 1750-1910 but 90% dates pre 1880s. I am pretty sure it is early to mid 19th century, but I have no clue what it was from! It seems too heavy to me jewelry of any sort. Maybe the clasp on a box? maybe the post part was once integrated in a drawer of an old peice of furniture? I am stumped! Any help is surely appreciated!
