HI DANDY, THANKS FOR THE MESSAGE ,,,TRY TO GET YOUR HANDS ON A BOOK Called "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" By George Neumann and Frank Kravic. Its a great guide for identifying Revolutionary Artifacts,,,, Shows Bottles,Coins, Buttons,etc. Including what you recovered with a wooden handle! About 25 years ago, as a result of construction in New York City, I was fortunate to be one of Amateur Archaeologists to be involved in a very large scale salvage dig. Thousands of Revolutionary Artifacts were found, and recorded by South Street Seaport , I worked alongside some of the Professionals from South Street and many Relic Hunters ,,We got along fine ,,, I then took it on myself to photograph and record many of the artifacts found, At first the professionals were not pleased ,,,,But later most of them purchased my Publication!!! I did it only to share the Information, Its called " New York City's Buried Past" A Guide to Excavated New York City's Revolutionary War Artifacts... This does not make me a expert ,,But must admit some what knowledgeable...........The book was reviewed in all the Treasure magazines in the early 90s I do have photos, and drawings of lead seals, that I included, these were attached, and used as inventory on goods mostly blankets and goods. Hope I did not confuse anyone....,, nor would I offend anyone's opinions!!!! Thats how we learn ,,,Find some more Artifacts ,,
Regards Simon
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