A Rare 16th Century Spoon Mold Find!

timekiller · Oct 28, 2009

A Rare 16th Century Spoon Mold Find!

Took the day off and went MDing.Had found a new site and wanted to hit it.So I Did.Came up with some first for me.And some I don't even know what they are.All needs a better cleaning just done a quick soap and water deal.Here they are till I get them cleaned better. :hello:

Enjoy,
Timekiller!

timekiller · Nov 12, 2009

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Curious The George said:
Pete,
We are all looking forward to what you are teasing about.

I have had one other thought for you to consider.

At Old Salem (in Winston-Salem) there is a shop with two craftsmen who make pewter spoons from molds very similar to yours. They make them for sale in the gift shop. They are very good craftsmen. Their molds have been made by taking castings from old spoons and then reproducing the mold from that. They are, as I said very competent craftsmen.

There is likely a way for them to cast half a pewter spoon from your mold so you could see what it looked like. They would have to make a dummy other half. I think they could do it.

Or, of course, perhaps the Master you have contacted could do it for you. You would be expected to post a photo of the result on here.

Just something to ponder. Do a search for Old Salem and look around the web site, it is a well known historic site.

George buddy,That could get exspensive as I would feel like I need to send them out to you guy's like cigars. :laughing9:

CRUSADER · Nov 13, 2009

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timekiller said:
Thanks guy's for your dedication and concerns on this as I have got some news this morning from a contact that is a MASTER PEWTER, and if he gives me the go ahead I'll post what he told me.I'm waiting on him to give me the word.I can say this much we won't be dissappointed.

Ps just to be clear. It is on the age of the mold is what he sent. *16th century* And possible maker! *English*

As we all hoped, nice to have it confirmed as English as well, love to know about the maker that would be amazing. A person in time but so long ago

Ramitt · Nov 13, 2009

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What a fabulous find. I find relics like this so much more interesting than rings and coins. Thanks for sharing it with us and thanks to all for all the great info they have shared. :thumbsup:

pepperj · Nov 13, 2009

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Rare it is, banner it should be!! :thumbsup:

RPG · Nov 13, 2009

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timekiller said:
Thanks guy's for your dedication and concerns on this as I have got some news this morning from a contact that is a MASTER PEWTER, and if he gives me the go ahead I'll post what he told me.I'm waiting on him to give me the word.I can say this much we won't be dissappointed.

Ps Just to be clear. It is on the age of the mold is what he sent. *16th century*
And possible maker! *English*

You do know we're waiting, "right". :hello2:

CRUSADER · Nov 14, 2009

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pepperj said:
Rare it is, banner it should be!!

get voting :icon_thumright:

Curious The George · Nov 14, 2009

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We want the rest of the story. Spill the beans!

romeo-1 · Nov 14, 2009

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WELCOME TO THE BANNER!!!

ModernMiner · Nov 14, 2009

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WOW!!!

Congrats on the BANNER TK. :thumbsup:

-MM-

RPG · Nov 14, 2009

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Pete. You made it. "CONGRATS ON MAKING BANNER". Awesome dude. :icon_thumright:

I just knew this had to make banner sooner or later. Later is better than not at all. :icon_sunny:

This is the best find I've seen yet. You are the man. :notworthy:

Randy

Iron Patch · Nov 14, 2009

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:thumbsup:

CRUSADER · Nov 14, 2009

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RPG said:
Pete. You made it. "CONGRATS ON MAKING BANNER". Awesome dude.

I just knew this had to make banner sooner or later. Later is better than not at all.

This is the best find I've seen yet. You are the man.

Randy

ditto

Iron Patch · Nov 14, 2009

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Wasn't this posted more than 10 days ago? I think I have to vote deBanner.

Detectingfreak · Nov 14, 2009

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Nice! What do spoon molds ring up as? Silver? :laughing7:

RPG · Nov 14, 2009

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Iron Patch said:
Wasn't this posted more than 10 days ago? I think I have to vote deBanner.

pjroo33 · Nov 14, 2009

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Congratulations on a well deserved BANNER!!!!!! :hello2:

eathabs · Nov 14, 2009

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Congrats on the banner!!!

habs

johnnyi · Nov 14, 2009

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Congratulations again man! It's great to see this archived this way, and I'd bet money this kind of inspirational find will cause a few people to take a second look at relic hunting and preservation. It will really be something if a few existing very early spoons found in the U.S. can be matched to this mold too. Great find! :icon_thumleft:

timekiller · Nov 14, 2009

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Moderators,
I've probably not acted very well again in the long run on this one!

Not to justify my ways but boy this was another on the edge of the seat deal with this one. I've tried to understand how these things work even though it don't matter really as it is your call.But thats just my nature how I am. :laughing9:

And as days go buy and things are said you can ask my wife as I'm not very patient for a person. (just how I've always been). But it all worked out in the long run. Sure you all could have done with out somethings that were said and feel bad about saying them once again.So I'll take my FOOT OUT OF MY MOUTH once again :laughing9:

Thanks behind the forum Guy's! :thumbsup:

timekiller · Nov 14, 2009

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For the Iding guy's that helped me on this one BIG THANKS again guy's :icon_thumleft:

And for those who replied HONERED ALSO :icon_thumleft:

And for the ones who stayed with this to get were it is :icon_thumleft:

HONERED AS WELL! (also YEA!! :headbang:

)

You all know your place on the above some more than one but as I feel we are all in this HOBBY TOGETHER no need to single any one out! ALL ARE GREAT AT WHAT THEY DO :icon_thumleft:

THANKS MUCH!!!!
AND MORE TO COME I HOPE WHEN THIS STORM WE HAVE BEEN IN FOR FOUR DAYS NOW IS OVER! :laughing9:

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