metal whatsit found at site of early 18th century shipwreck

[IndianRiverSonrise]

The following item is about 4 inches long. It is made of soe metal, not silver, maybe pewter or tin. It has a design on it as you can see. Was hollow. Maybe encased something like a wood fork handle? What do you think it could be?

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[downindixie]

what is soe metal?

 

[IndianRiverSonrise]

what is soe metal?

"Soe metal" is "some metal" without spell checking.
Can I buy an m?

Soe what is the object?

 

[dg39]

Could very well be a knife or fork handle. early ones were filled with some type of plaster and it appears that is gone. Lost its ballast so to speak.
DG

 

[IndianRiverSonrise]

Could very well be a knife or fork handle. early ones were filled with some type of plaster and it appears that is gone. Lost its ballast so to speak.
DG

Thanks for the good information. I didn't know that. Plaster would seem a more likely fit than wood. Thanks again.

 

[bottlebum]

Could very well be a knife or fork handle. early ones were filled with some type of plaster and it appears that is gone. Lost its ballast so to speak.
DG

You know, when I read your posts and see your picture at the same time, I find it real hard to take you serious. lol