lenmac65
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- Jul 28, 2009
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- Garrett AT Pro, Equinox 800 (as of 10/2019)
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- Metal Detecting
It took me a while to ID this item, but it is apparently a sterling silver chatelaine. A woman would attach this piece to her sash, which she would then clip functional or decorative items to, as shown in the picture below. I was originally thinking some sort of money clip or brooch, but the two clips on the back are a giveaway for the chatelaine ID (one held it on the belt or sash, the other held the attachments). Based on the maker's mark, I determined that the Blackinton Company made this one. These were apparently popular in the late Victorian era and into the early 1920s, which fits nicely with the property's age and some other past finds. I dug it at about 6 inches down at a former homesite. It rang up like a half dollar, as it is a good size chunk of silver. Also found an Indian Head penny, and a colorful glass button. Happy hunting, and good luck out there.
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