CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830s property

[ModernMiner]

CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

I hit the 1830's CW property yesterday for about 4 hours. I only covered one side yard in this time.
Sorry you Northern folks, but it's supposed to be in the 70's here all week, so I'm not giving up yet.
One of my first digs was an Union Eagle plate of some sort. I know it is CW, but what was it used for?
I found my very first clay pipe piece too. I'm headed back out today for a bit, so I'll make this quick.
A few pieces I could use help IDing if anyone knows what they are. Here was Saturday's finds:

*A thin copper 3" x 2" CW EAGLE plate. It has 13 stars, and the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on it.
Was this a cover for something?

*A decorative tray (bent to pieces) with "Wm A Rogers 8327" engraved into it. I think it is silver plated copper or brass?
Possibly 1800's ?

*A headless Indian pin.

*A 1956 Raleigh, NC. vaccine tag.

*1800's lock.

*An old pocket knife.
Any idea of it's age?

*A square copper piece with two holes. It looks like a large button possibly?
Did they make buttons this big? Era?

*An 1800' 23mm flat button w/shank. No back mark.

*An 1800's 20mm flat button with "M AM" as a back mark.
Any idea on this one?

*My first clay pipe piece.
What era where these from?

*A fired CW bullet. At least I think it is? (Next to the vaccine tag in picture)

Thanks for looking.
Off to find more. Have a great week.
-MM-
Doug

 

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[tymcmurray]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

You have a whole collection in two hunts.
The plate is really nice.
Congratulations.

 

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[civilman1]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

You've really outdone yourself this time MM.....Unbelievable Find!!!.....Huge Congrat's!!

 

[Merf]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

More great finds MM---A very good hunt for sure. Congrats.
Glad you are having good weather. Frozen ground here.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Very cool finds Bud Congrats ! The eagle plate is awesome,looks similar to my NY state militia belt buckel from the early 1800's.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Could you post a photo of the backside of the plate please, it helps ID the plate, might be post CW, not sure.

Not my area of expertise! LOL Too new

Don

Don,
Here's a picture of the back of the piece.
I think Sentinel ID'd it just after you posted though.
-Doug-

 

[Ronin9868]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Could you post a photo of the backside of the plate please, it helps ID the plate, might be post CW, not sure.

Not my area of expertise! LOL Too new

Don

Don,
Here's a picture of the back of the piece.
I think Sentinel ID'd it just after you posted though.
-Doug-

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DiggerBug]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Great finds MM. I love the eagle plate!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Thanks All.
For once I didn't hit the piece with my shovel either.
-MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Dougy... OMG!!! That plate is AWESOME!!!! 8)

Nice work pal...

That silver tube thinggy below the lock in the one pic is a Model T valve stem cover...

Thanks Jim.
I thought you were kidding me about the Model T valve stem cover.
-MM-

 

[Knipper]

Info on knife...

What that knife appears to be is an inexpensive switchblade, probably manufactured by Imperial Schrade, or one of their off-shoot companies. I'd guess the age to be in the early to mid 50's. Switchblades were classified as "illegal" in 1958, so it wouldn't be newer than that (for that particular style).

Since the knife is already partially open, carefully file or sand the area immediately above the bolster on the side of the knife that has the hole for the button and safety. The brand is stamped there and despite the rust, you can usually see the deeper impressions of the lettering when you get down to bare metal again. I'd be curious to see if I'm right about the brand.

Knipper

 

[Vrent]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

great stuff like the plate especially like the headless Indian (?) and the lock

ya dun good congrats

HH Vrent

 

[Ant]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Those are totally amazing finds. I like the knife and belt buckle the best but all of your keepers are fantastic.

Thanks for sharing .

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Info on knife...

What that knife appears to be is an inexpensive switchblade, probably manufactured by Imperial Schrade, or one of their off-shoot companies. I'd guess the age to be in the early to mid 50's. Switchblades were classified as "illegal" in 1958, so it wouldn't be newer than that (for that particular style).

Since the knife is already partially open, carefully file or sand the area immediately above the bolster on the side of the knife that has the hole for the button and safety. The brand is stamped there and despite the rust, you can usually see the deeper impressions of the lettering when you get down to bare metal again. I'd be curious to see if I'm right about the brand.

Knipper

Knipper,
Thanks for that info. I'll file it down and get back to you. Hopefully it doesn't say "Made in China"
-MM-

 

[jorge del norte]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

I can't see you anymore..........your farther along than me!!!!!!

Happy Hunting

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Info on knife...

What that knife appears to be is an inexpensive switchblade, probably manufactured by Imperial Schrade, or one of their off-shoot companies. I'd guess the age to be in the early to mid 50's. Switchblades were classified as "illegal" in 1958, so it wouldn't be newer than that (for that particular style).

Since the knife is already partially open, carefully file or sand the area immediately above the bolster on the side of the knife that has the hole for the button and safety. The brand is stamped there and despite the rust, you can usually see the deeper impressions of the lettering when you get down to bare metal again. I'd be curious to see if I'm right about the brand.

Knipper

Knipper,
Thanks for that info. I'll file it down and get back to you. Hopefully it doesn't say "Made in China"
-MM-

Knipper,
I filed both sides down, but no engraving.
Oh well.
-MM-

 

[Captn SE]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Hey, Doug, finally getting around to read some posts. Busy weekend.

Fantastic find on the Belt Buckle. I really like it.
You're finding quite a few relics at that site.

I see you just made another post....I'm gonna read it now.

Congrats, again!!

CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Hey, Doug, finally getting around to read some posts. Busy weekend.

Fantastic find on the Belt Buckle. I really like it.
You're finding quite a few relics at that site.

I see you just made another post....I'm gonna read it now.

Congrats, again!!

CAPTN SE
Dan

Were you busy digging more silver?
-Doug-

 

[Captn SE]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Hey, Doug, finally getting around to read some posts. Busy weekend.

Fantastic find on the Belt Buckle. I really like it.
You're finding quite a few relics at that site.

I see you just made another post....I'm gonna read it now.

Congrats, again!!

CAPTN SE
Dan

Were you busy digging more silver?
-Doug-

Of course...got 5 more today!!

-Dan-

 

[bookfisher]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Wow, that sword belt plate is an outstanding historical find! WTG!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: CW Eagle plate plus more - Sat. hunt at 1830's property

Wow, that sword belt plate is an outstanding historical find! WTG!

Thanks Book.
I know it's in my top two best finds. I love finding the historical relics, and this one made my day.
-MM-