Bucket lister find! Fur trade period silver Claddagh ring.

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Decided to check again my new spot in the woods where I found the awesome Patriotic button. There's a small hill in the middle of it I wanted to explore so decided to go straight there since I only had 4 hours to hunt. Was a bit disapointed at first as the targets were scarce and I didn't find any buttons or coins. After about 2 hours got a deep jumpy signal. Couldn't believe my eyes when this beauty came out.

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I knew the place was old as I have found some 1700's coppers but never thought I would find relics of this age and quality. I was in such disbelief that I started looking into the rim trying to spot a hallmark of any kind and of course there was none. Super happy with this find, always wanted to get one of those early Claddagh silver rings or a Fur Trade period silver ring of any kind :)

Found a similar ring at National Park service website.

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https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=685AA9AF-155D-4519-3E0D7520F2E6B364

I sure hope this spot has some more surprises for me but even if it won't I'm extremely happy with the quality of the relics I managed to find there already.

A nice little hunt.

P.S. Just to prevent any confusion over its size and thickness I include a pic of the ring next to a copper Fur Trade period ring I have previously found.
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Wampum said:
A Claddagh ring with fur trade significance would be one item that would be of particular interest to me. Great find!
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Thank you. It dates from that particular period but as someone mentioned might have been of a personal use and not intended for trade. I have recently found one which was actually used in the Trade with Native American population but it's copper made. I will be posting it soon.
 

Relicific said:
That ring for me is a banner find.
One cause its old and second cause its silver.
Congrats on your nice fur trade era ring.
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Thanks for the comment. I think it will be almost impossible to date it precisely. The important thing is I'm happy on finding this relic and adding it to my collection.
 

Beauty of a ring and I agree with you on the dating. Big congrats Aureus, yes Sir!
 

Gorgeous ring A. I've been out on the ocean for the last few weeks so I haven't clicked on many posts due to satellite internet, it I'm glad I clicked on yours. Killer Find bruddah!!!!
 

Man OH MAN that is one KILLER ring! Fantastic find there! I'm jealous--and that's the mark of quality!
 

Scrappy said:
Gorgeous ring A. I've been out on the ocean for the last few weeks so I haven't clicked on many posts due to satellite internet, it I'm glad I clicked on yours. Killer Find bruddah!!!!
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Thank you my friend. Enjoy your time on the ocean!
 

WOW! That would be like a lifetime top3 find for me. Huge congrats to you sir!
 

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