Finds from the past couple weekends.

[Tim in KY]

I recently found a new old site that has produced some early finds. I was hoping some members may be able to help with identifying a couple of pieces. First time out I found the luckenbooth brooch a few coins and lots of flat buttons. Last time out we got the eagle pin, what we think may be a gorget and got an early flintlock boot pistol that had apparently exploded when fired. We have only hunted about 30 percent of the site since most sits on the neighboring property. Fingers crossed we can get permission.

Here is the silver and coins. The burnt one was a 1777 4 reale and the pennies are 1828 and 1838. The luckenbooth is considered trade silver but i'm not sure about the other pieces.
Here are the pieces that I need a positive id on. They were found about 10 foot apart. I found a gorget online that had a similar eagle on it. I'm not sure if this is a gorget since it doesn't have any attachment holes. The ends are folded over and I didn't want to break it by bending them back. It also has a slight silver wash on it. Any input is appreciated.

The boot pistol is one of my favorite finds. Makes you wonder how bad someone got hurt after it exploded in their hand and if they were defending themselves from an Indian attack.


Thanks for any input,
Tim

 

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[Blak bart]

Nice work....lots of cool stuff there. I love the cut silver and the exploded gun ! Congrats 👏 👏

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the great finds !

 

[Gare]

Welcome to a very fine forum. Your postings look great thanks for sharing

 

[ArfieBoy]

Great finds! Congratulations! Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

 

[Almy]

What a nice collection of old finds! I expect you to find many more and hope that the added permission comes through.

 

[RVRoamer74]

Some really cool finds. The cut Silver is a beauty. Congrats!

 

[iAmMike]

Awesome finds, good work!

 

[BABALONGOGGLES]

Looks like an amazing site. The piece underneath the eagle pin reminds me of a fur trade artifact. Very very jealous if you're on a fur trader site. There are different ones, but here's one: https://www.google.com/search?clien...biw=412&bih=791&dpr=1.75#imgrc=udeTB3qclrrH9M

 

[Sandog]

Really nice finds. Welcome, from a Northern Kentucky transplant on the Treasure Coast. What area are you in up there in Kaintuck?

 

[Tim in KY]

Some really cool finds. The cut Silver is a beauty. Congrats!

Thanks, I was putting it in my case with my cut silver and it almost looks like a match with a half 8 reale that I found about 1/2 mile away. I just need to find the other quarter and I'll have a whole one.

 

[Tim in KY]

Really nice finds. Welcome, from a Northern Kentucky transplant on the Treasure Coast. What area are you in up there in Kaintuck?

Thanks, I'm in the central part of the state.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Awesome finds! Greetings from the west coast of Florida!

 

[Bamasteve]

Great finds, way to go!

 

[Georgivs]

Incredible finds!

 

[river roamer]

Congrats on a nice assortment of finds

 

[Digger RJ]

I recently found a new old site that has produced some early finds. I was hoping some members may be able to help with identifying a couple of pieces. First time out I found the luckenbooth brooch a few coins and lots of flat buttons. Last time out we got the eagle pin, what we think may be a gorget and got an early flintlock boot pistol that had apparently exploded when fired. We have only hunted about 30 percent of the site since most sits on the neighboring property. Fingers crossed we can get permission.
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Here is the silver and coins. The burnt one was a 1777 4 reale and the pennies are 1828 and 1838. The luckenbooth is considered trade silver but i'm not sure about the other pieces. View attachment 2070844
Here are the pieces that I need a positive id on. They were found about 10 foot apart. I found a gorget online that had a similar eagle on it. I'm not sure if this is a gorget since it doesn't have any attachment holes. The ends are folded over and I didn't want to break it by bending them back. It also has a slight silver wash on it. Any input is appreciated.
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The boot pistol is one of my favorite finds. Makes you wonder how bad someone got hurt after it exploded in their hand and if they were defending themselves from an Indian attack.

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Thanks for any input,
Tim

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[okerraine]

Looks like an amazing site. The piece underneath the eagle pin reminds me of a fur trade artifact. Very very jealous if you're on a fur trader site. There are different ones, but here's one: https://www.google.com/search?clien...biw=412&bih=791&dpr=1.75#imgrc=udeTB3qclrrH9M

They remind me of something like these. Congrats on your finds!

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a super nice assortment of finds, congrats and thanks for posting!

 

[Steve in PA]

Great new site you have there. Good luck if you get on the adjoining property.