Checked off the Bucket List

[Fentonian]

Some time ago I saw a post of a wax seal recovery and I told myself I had to add one to my bucket list. Well yesterday afternoon I was able to check it off 😁😁😁. This was found on central Ohio, in a field. Any additional information on this recovery would be appreciated.

 

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[CRUSADER]

To be a seal, it has to be cut into the stone or surface, not sticking out.

Not sure what it came off though.

It has a Roman Style Head, copied in the Georgian/Victorian period. I think yours is late 19th C at earliest, but needs more research.

 

[Fentonian]

To be a seal, it has to be cut into the stone or surface, not sticking out.

Not sure what it came off though.

It has a Roman Style Head, copied in the Georgian/Victorian period. I think yours is late 19th C at earliest, but needs more research.

Well crusader I can say you officially burst my bubble. The site it was found at is early 1800. It has produced flat/tombac buttons and early 1800s coppers only. I was for sure I had a deal 😔

 

[devldog]

Great looking piece, regardless. Nice Save.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Agree. A very nice piece!

 

[JohnnyMac]

Some time ago I saw a post of a wax seal recovery and I told myself I had to add one to my bucket list. Well yesterday afternoon I was able to check it off 😁😁😁. This was found on central Ohio, in a field. Any additional information on this recovery would be appreciated.

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Beauty non the less

 

[dirtlooter]

part of a pendant? still a very cool piece

 

[river roamer]

Interesting find Congrats

 

[Digger RJ]

Some time ago I saw a post of a wax seal recovery and I told myself I had to add one to my bucket list. Well yesterday afternoon I was able to check it off 😁😁😁. This was found on central Ohio, in a field. Any additional information on this recovery would be appreciated.

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Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Very cool!

 

[cudamark]

Maybe from a bolo tie?

 

[Lenrac2]

part of a pendant? still a very cool piece

That was my first impression too. A pendant.

 

[JeffInMass]

Whatever the origin, it's a very cool piece- Congrats!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice one !

 

[CRUSADER]

Well crusader I can say you officially burst my bubble. The site it was found at is early 1800. It has produced flat/tombac buttons and early 1800s coppers only. I was for sure I had a deal 😔

On the plus side you have something different that I'm struggling to place how it was fixed to what? I think it worthy of starting a What Is It & just link this post to save time replicating. I would be interested to know what other expert opinions were on its function.
I'm not keen on the crude copper sleeve as being typically 18th C, but I've only seen a fraction of whats out there.

PS. My thoughts are until you have a full ID, you have no idea how rare it is, & I suspect its rarer than the Seal your trying to cross off.

 

[cudamark]

Could be part of a 2 piece button too I suppose.