Revolutionary War artifacts....Value??

[Evolution]

I found all of these items in the same location. A series of farm fields located in an area with known Revolutionary War activity. I have identified these items in a Revolutionary War collector items book (I'm just about positive these are the correct ID's. I've included pictures from the book as examples) I'm not necessarily saying these are war artifacts but I know they are from the time period. The horse bit looks like the piece #25 in the picture (the middle portion of it). The jew or mouth harp is a no brainer, as is the key. The stirrup looks identical to the one in the picture (#16).

My question is this. Does anyone know of the value (if any) of these items. This particular book doesn't include this information, just pictures and a little background info on the items. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

I will probably post this in the War artifact section as well but I thought it might get a few more views here. Thanks again.

 

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[ModernMiner]

Ev,
That is so cool you were able to ID those pieces in the book like that. Very nice finds.
Congrats,
MM

 

[Evolution]

Ev,
That is so cool you were able to ID those pieces in the book like that. Very nice finds.
Congrats,
MM

Thanks for the response MM. I've been enjoying your posts lately. I was happy to be able to ID the items. They look almost identical to the pictures.

 

[aa battery]

I would love to find things like that. aa

 

[romeo-1]

I've got that same book but it would be impossible to correlate the items with the Rev war...All of the items you have here are mainly used by civies...would need to almost be marked with a regimental number or something like that to be able to attribute...nice finds though!

 

[Evolution]

I've got that same book but it would be impossible to correlate the items with the Rev war...All of the items you have here are mainly used by civies...would need to almost be marked with a regimental number or something like that to be able to attribute...nice finds though!

Thanks Romeo. Thats why I put the little disclaimer in my original post. I just know they are from the time period.....and there was Rev. War activity where they were found. They were found in fields but I think these fields had homesites in them, judging by the finds. Thanks for the response and happy hunting. I'm still curious about value though....whether they be war related items or not.

 

[romeo-1]

Excellent resource book though, eh? It is invaluable in my reference library!

 

[Iron Patch]

Most likely worth more to you than anyone else. You seem to find quite a few early buttons but I don't recall many, if any, military. Usually I dig a military button for about every 10-15 plain.

Have and love the book too!

 

[Montana Jim]

Evo - Great pieces...

I generally never offer values... because it is so subjective - but -

I've been looking on-line, and you should also. I think you can value the "relic collection" at whatever you want, but if selling you might get 75.00 - 100.00 (ish) for the whole bunch in a nice display. Having said that - the right collector might give ya' 50.00 for the key or sirrup alone.

On a good day...

Continue researching...

 

[Mainedigger]

NIce finds and great job on the i.d....Can;t help ya with the value on them. What is the name of the book that you and Romeo have? Looks like a great book and would be a nice one to have.

 

[Evolution]

NIce finds and great job on the i.d....Can;t help ya with the value on them. What is the name of the book that you and Romeo have? Looks like a great book and would be a nice one to have.

Thanks for the response Mainedigger. The name of the book is "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution".......by George C. Neumann and Frank J. Kravic.

 

[Evolution]

Most likely worth more to you than anyone else. You seem to find quite a few early buttons but I don't recall many, if any, military. Usually I dig a military button for about every 10-15 plain.

Have and love the book too!

You're right Iron Patch. I've only found one military button, and not even a Revolutionary one at that. It was a War of 1812 artillery button. So the ratio is 58 civilian/1 military

 

[Evolution]

Excellent resource book though, eh? It is invaluable in my reference library!

I love the book. I was fortunate enough to get it as a free "add on" from my metal detector dealer when I bought a detector for my brother. He gave it to me as a "thanks for the business" gift.

 

[diggummup]

I think Montana Jim is pretty close with his estimate on value. Also, even if they are not Revolutionary War relics they are still Colonial era relics which are good sellers too. Nice relics. 8)

 

[Iron Patch]

I think Montana Jim is pretty close with his estimate on value. Also, even if they are not Revolutionary War relics they are still Colonial era relics which are good sellers too. Nice relics. 8)

Well if anyone knows of someone willing to drop a $50 for iron relics like that by all means send him to me!!! An iron key? I don't think so.

Just imagine what they'd pay for the quality stuff.

 

[diggummup]

I think Montana Jim is pretty close with his estimate on value. Also, even if they are not Revolutionary War relics they are still Colonial era relics which are good sellers too. Nice relics. 8)

Well if anyone knows of someone willing to drop a $50 for iron relics like that by all means send him to me!!! An iron key? I don't think so.

Just imagine what they'd pay for the quality stuff.

Proper consertvation is a must to start with.
Research and find out the name of an actual battle that took place near there, add the story, throw in a couple musket balls a brass shoe buckle and a button or two (non-military) and you might get $100 or so.
Now go change spandex is out! (Not that it was ever 'in")

 

[Iron Patch]

I think Montana Jim is pretty close with his estimate on value. Also, even if they are not Revolutionary War relics they are still Colonial era relics which are good sellers too. Nice relics. 8)

Well if anyone knows of someone willing to drop a $50 for iron relics like that by all means send him to me!!! An iron key? I don't think so.

Just imagine what they'd pay for the quality stuff.

Proper consertvation is a must to start with.
Research and find out the name of an actual battle that took place near there, add the story, throw in a couple musket balls a brass shoe buckle and a button or two (non-military) and you might get $100 or so.
Now go change spandex is out! (Not that it was ever 'in")

Don't get me wrong, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but optimism isn't worth that much.

Ok, if George Washington dropped the key we'd have the New York Historical society knocking at the door but otherwise it's just misc. iron.

...and I'm serious too, if anyone has that kinda cash for this stuff my bud would love to meet ya.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

8) 8)

 

[Evolution]

I think Montana Jim is pretty close with his estimate on value. Also, even if they are not Revolutionary War relics they are still Colonial era relics which are good sellers too. Nice relics. 8)

Well if anyone knows of someone willing to drop a $50 for iron relics like that by all means send him to me!!! An iron key? I don't think so.

Just imagine what they'd pay for the quality stuff.

Proper consertvation is a must to start with.
Research and find out the name of an actual battle that took place near there, add the story, throw in a couple musket balls a brass shoe buckle and a button or two (non-military) and you might get $100 or so.
Now go change spandex is out! (Not that it was ever 'in")

Don't get me wrong, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but optimism isn't worth that much.

Ok, if George Washington dropped the key we'd have the New York Historical society knocking at the door but otherwise it's just misc. iron.

...and I'm serious too, if anyone has that kinda cash for this stuff my bud would love to meet ya.

Thanks for all the opinions guys. These items are most likely more valueable to me as pieces of American history. The display case is a good idea, especially with the information about the area/battle info. I might even have several, depending on how much more I find at this site.

 

[diggummup]

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