Camp finds

[Joe G from Md]

Found these items in camp near Hag. Md. I was curios about the keys, are they period, what were they used for? Thanks for any help!

 

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[Dfxcobb]

Awesome..gotta love it

 

[Digger70pa]

Nice finds buddy. I'm typing from a hospital bed. All went well. HH

 

[devldog]

Nice finds on the keys and the buttons.

 

[devldog]

Hey Digger, whatcha' in for? I'm glad things went well and hope your out of the Hospital soon and fully recovered.

 

[Davers]

Sweet finds 'As usual' lol

As for the keys, I guess 85% that they were mid -late 1800's & if they were found in a camp most likely for CW Era Locks. "IMO"

 

[Joe G from Md]

Thanks Davers, someone finally answered my question, thank you!

 

[Digger70pa]

Total left hip replacement. I'm home now & recovering well.

 

[Digger70pa]

Hey Digger, whatcha' in for? I'm glad things went well and hope your out of the Hospital soon and fully recovered.

I had my left hip replaced on Monday. I'm home now & recovering well. I hope I can dig in a month or so. Thanks for asking.

 

[Joe G from Md]

I had my left hip replaced on Monday. I'm home now & recovering well. I hope I can dig in a month or so. Thanks for asking.

Glad to hear you are well my friend, don't push it to hard and looking forward to some new civil war posts.

 

[Digger70pa]

Glad to hear you are well my friend, don't push it to hard and looking forward to some new civil war posts.

I didn't mean to pirate your thread buddy. Thanks for the kind words & I won't push too hard. Pm me if you'd like to talk.

 

[Possum]

Davers right, they're period warded keys for a warded keyhole / pin set. The smaller one could have been for a lock drawer on a writing desk or small lock as Davers pointed out. The larger key could have been a safe key, door key or a large lock. Do either keys have any marks, such as initials, figures or such? Anyhow great finds Joe and as always, thanks for sharing... "D"

 

[Rookster]

Very nice finds.Congrats.