Found at Early 1800s Homestead - CW Skirmish Site

[KYshooter]

Found at Early 1800's Homestead - CW Skirmish Site

I dug this piece today at a very old site. There was an early-1800's home on the spot (as evidenced by all the flat button finds), but it was also a field where troops moved as they were involved in a skirmish. I have dug Spanish silver on the spot, as well as a Yankee button, and about 20 flat buttons. Today I also dug a small caliber fired pistol ball and a couple of pieces of lead buck.

I included the war nickel for perspective.

Any ideas are appreciated.

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[old digger]

Looks like some rivited guide or latch.

 

[beginner]

it looks like a broken off clip! id go look for what it was used to support! could be very interesting

 

[Gunrunner61]

I have one Identical to that one that I found at an old mining Town,Years ago. And Have never been able to Id it.....Wish I knew what Bucket it was in. I also found a Bridle rosette As well, I was told that it was a union piece,who knows.......................HH

 

[duggap]

We found a camp guarding a river crossing that had both Confederate and New York troops. One of those came off that site and it was identified as coming off of a journal. They said it was the locking devise off the book. Just telling you what they said. Maybe right, maybe not.

 

[DCMatt]

We found a camp guarding a river crossing that had both Confederate and New York troops. One of those came off that site and it was identified as coming off of a journal. They said it was the locking devise off the book. Just telling you what they said. Maybe right, maybe not.

Book clasp. (Not as old as the one pictured, but you get the idea...)




DCMatt

 

[kuger]

Its from a womans bustier.......

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/227929-very-strange-tiny-handle-knob.html

 

[Breezie]

Its from a womans bustier.......

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/227929-very-strange-tiny-handle-knob.html

Kuger, here's the page with the pic: Victorian Corset or Bustier, Great Vintage Image Posters from Zazzle.com

 

[BuckleBoy]

These are from a leather Valise. They are Civil War period. I identified the item here: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/todays-finds/278138-couple-digs-yard.html

 

[kuger]

Bygolly,Buckles yer right!

 

[cti4sw]

Bygolly,Buckles yer right!

Hey Buck, do you ever get tired of hearing that? lol

 

[BuckleBoy]

Hey Buck, do you ever get tired of hearing that? lol

Nope. Keep 'em coming.