West Jersey Detecting
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Last summer I had the opportunity to detect at the site of an old tavern. The tavern burned down in 1846 and all that remains is a cellar hole in the woods. I have found many artifacts at the site including clay pipe stems (1780's) and a large cent, a whiffletree, a lot of iron relics and more. These are simply the items that excite me the most.
I was originally told that the lead object was an old fishing weight, but then I noticed the cross on it. After a lot of research I discovered that it is probably a religious pendant, possibly belonging to a Jesuit missionary or priest. It is definitely a very old piece.
The buttons from the site are by far the best preserved buttons I have found. The soil is well drained sand, which helped preserve them. I have found many gilted buttons, but this is the only one I have ever found marked "PLATED". My best age guess is circa 1820, but I would love to hear your opinion. I can also use help with the makers mark, "WN".
The other button appears to be considerably older possibly 1770's or even older, and simply says "GILT". The amazing thing about this gilted button is the fact that although the gilt is long gone, there are still cloth fibers in the shank!! Has anyone ever seen flat buttons with 225 year old cloth fibers attached?
Once again any experts please share your information on any of these artifacts
I was originally told that the lead object was an old fishing weight, but then I noticed the cross on it. After a lot of research I discovered that it is probably a religious pendant, possibly belonging to a Jesuit missionary or priest. It is definitely a very old piece.
The buttons from the site are by far the best preserved buttons I have found. The soil is well drained sand, which helped preserve them. I have found many gilted buttons, but this is the only one I have ever found marked "PLATED". My best age guess is circa 1820, but I would love to hear your opinion. I can also use help with the makers mark, "WN".
The other button appears to be considerably older possibly 1770's or even older, and simply says "GILT". The amazing thing about this gilted button is the fact that although the gilt is long gone, there are still cloth fibers in the shank!! Has anyone ever seen flat buttons with 225 year old cloth fibers attached?
Once again any experts please share your information on any of these artifacts
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