HELP IDENTIFY

[puppydog]

Please help identify these items: The first item was found near a piece of cannonball at a early 1600's site in VA. It is a man with a turban and a handlebar moustache.The second item is cherubs found at an old house site. The third item "Common Sense" is a pin, found at an old plantation site. The last one is unknown from an old farm site. The back has a patent date of Feb. 26 and March 2 , '78. I assume the year is 1878

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I believe the first piece is horse related. I believe its a horse harness boss. The back appears to attach to leather.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,118603.0.html




The last piece attaches to clothing somewhere. Heres the old post IDing this unusual clasp. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,214528.0.html

 

[Mich. Wolverine]

The common sense relic is strap tightener for suspenders. Nice finds.

Wolverine.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The common sense relic is strap tightener for suspenders. Nice finds.

Wolverine.

Common Sense Suspender Company? (1908 ad.)

 

[Mich. Wolverine]

Nice picture BCH. The buckle would of been on the front of the suspenders. I think you've got it.

Wolverine.

 

[vayank54]

I believe the first piece is horse related. I believe its a horse harness boss. The back appears to attach to leather.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,118603.0.html

Yep I believe it is.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

All thats left is to ID the cherubs. Here are some key words: antique OR old, bronze OR brass, two "winged cherubs," "holding bow," arrow, quiver, tree.

Can we see the back and the size?

 

[DCMatt]

The last item is a late 19th C clothing clasp. Others like this were recently identified in this forum. All are good finds and in good condition. Congrats.

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

Welcome to Tnet puppydog

Nice finds and good ID's

The last ID may be part of a mantle clock:

http://www.timeinvested.co.uk/stock/stock.asp?sec=Mantle

 

[puppydog]

Thanks everyone for the responses.The one item that I wish I knew more about is the medallion with the turban wearing man with handlebar moustache. I thought it may be related to a Zouave or Hessian soldier as the handlebar moustache was a symbol of rank and the site was a fort during the Revolutionary and Civil wars and earlier.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks everyone for the responses.The one item that I wish I knew more about is the medallion with the turban wearing man with handlebar moustache. I thought it may be related to a Zouave or Hessian soldier as the handlebar moustache was a symbol of rank and the site was a fort during the Revolutionary and Civil wars and earlier.

I dont think its a medallion. The two prongs appear to have attached to leather. For some reason I cannot see the face. Can you paint the eyes or post another pic? Is it a comical face with a big nose and cheeks?

 

[puppydog]

It may be a comical face with big nose and cheeks. If so, what does that represent?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It may be a comical face with big nose and cheeks. If so, what does that represent?

Im just asking because I cant clearly see the face. If its a comical face, it may be another clue that its horse decoration. With the leather attachments, it would not be a medallion. Its interesting.