Past few hunts, heart heels, bells, relics!!

[diggingthe1]

I love what you can find out there. I read some interesting history on the heel plates. I can't believe I found 2 in the past few weeks. In two different towns. Over 20 years and haven't seen any. The amethyst pin was white, but I soaked it in mineral oil. A rare Lund metal doll!! I think there is some kind of hat piece. Happy Hunting!!

 

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[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on the great finds !

I was told that the heel plates (like the one on the left in your photo) were worn by prostitutes.
They were called "Hearts In The Sand" heel plates.

 

[CreekSide]

Good return

 

[xr7ator]

I've found a few of those heart heels over the years.
Good job up there!
Thanks for sharing and more LUCK on future outings.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I love what you can find out there. I read some interesting history on the heel plates. I can't believe I found 2 in the past few weeks. In two different towns. Over 20 years and haven't seen any. The amethyst pin was white, but I soaked it in mineral oil. A rare Lund metal doll!! I think there is some kind of hat piece. Happy Hunting!!

such a cool variety of finds, wtg and thanks for posting

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice variety of finds, I like those heel plates.

 

[Nathan W]

Amazing finds, I like the Egyptian item

 

[diggingthe1]

I appreciate the posts, I think the Egyptian item might be a lid to something!!

 

[Digger RJ]

I love what you can find out there. I read some interesting history on the heel plates. I can't believe I found 2 in the past few weeks. In two different towns. Over 20 years and haven't seen any. The amethyst pin was white, but I soaked it in mineral oil. A rare Lund metal doll!! I think there is some kind of hat piece. Happy Hunting!!

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[diggingthe1]

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

Appreciate it RJ!!! Love getting out!!!

 

[pepperj]

Nice selection of recoveries. Congrats.
Getting 2 heel plates in a week is notable for sure. Better than getting 2 in 10 yrs as I.
I tried to find a link that had a real great explanation regarding the heart heel plates.
As history sometimes does the true meaning of something is skewed to fit a certain narrative.

 

[diggingthe1]

Nice selection of recoveries. Congrats.
Getting 2 heel plates in a week is notable for sure. Better than getting 2 in 10 yrs as I.
I tried to find a link that had a real great explanation regarding the heart heel plates.
As history sometimes does the true meaning of something is skewed to fit a certain narrative.

Thanks for the reply, my stance on the heel plates is that they were a little more decorative to add in selling the boots. I don't think there would be any patent on the design. It would be cool to trace them to a maker.