Several 2 cw bullets I can't identify & other unidentified objects from 1800's site

[silversweeper]

Several 2 cw bullets I can't identify & other unidentified objects from 1800's site

I hunt a farmed site that is apparently an 1800's home site. There are 2 civil war era bullets that I found there and can't identify, as well as several other pieces. If anyone has any clue, please let me know. Thanks.

There is a small rectangular piece broken off of something, it has two crossed keys and an F pressed into it's surface. Beside it is a circular piece also broken off from something, it too has letters M. W. & Co.. Then there are broken brass pieces that I initially thought might be gun parts, but I don't know. They may be parts of one item, not sure on that either. The one is obviously made to fit a finger through but ?? And then there's a large capital letter I that I found in two pieces. Is it military maybe?? (I have my fingers crossed there!). There's also a lead "worm" that I'm puzzled on. Could be just one of those weird pieces of camp/homestead lead but I don't know. It's very uniform in shape/diameter, just twisted around almost like a sword hanger hook. Lastly....a large brass antler-looking thing, also broken. Wish I knew what the heck that came off of. The round ball on the tip has a slightly flattened end. And lastly, the two CW era (?) bullets that I can't identify. The smaller is about a 50 caliber (the solid base is right at 1/2 inch diameter) and it is 7/8 inch tall. The other I initially thought was a 69 cal that had had the bottom cut off but I'm not so sure. The bottom is very regular and smooth, not appearing carved at all, and has what looks like a mold line. It is roughly the same size as the top part of a 2 ring 69 cal that I found elsewhere. The base is just shy of 18 mm diameter and it does have a small cavity in base. Any ideas??

 

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[TomPA]

Your rectangular piece in the first picture may be the cover to a padlock. Having something for size reference always helps! The circular piece in pictures 2 & 3 looks like a broken piece off of a candle holder.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think both pieces in the first picture are padlock keyhole covers. I am sure about the M.W. one. The bent piece of lead looks like it might be a pencil. Also, part of a harmonica reed in the last picture.

 

[BosnMate]

Second picture, item on the left is part of a candle holder.

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, got 3 IDs above; 2 Lock covers & a finger hold for a candle.

You also have a Lead Pencil or Stylus.

The thin copper 'I' shaped think is the inner part of a clock.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

The smaller bullet is a fired civil war .52 Spencer Repeating Rifle/Carbine bullet. I believe the other one is the carved-off top of a .69 Minie, but too much of it is missing for me to be able to ID the specific type.

 

[Spats]

I found a keyhole cover similar to the one you have with the F. Attached is a TNet thread regarding that one. Unfortunately, it has not been identified. The M. W. & Co. keyhole cover comes from a Mallory And Wheeler Company padlock. The company was in business from 1834 - 1913. I think your M. W. & Co. cover is a from a mid-nineteenth century lock.


http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/485006-brass-keyhole-cover-crossed-skeleton-keys-f.html

 

[silversweeper]

The smaller bullet is a fired civil war .52 Spencer Repeating Rifle/Carbine bullet. I believe the other one is the carved-off top of a .69 Minie, but too much of it is missing for me to be able to ID the specific type.

Thanks for the help! The 69 Minie top is strange in that the bottom, where it is cut off, is so smooth and has the line down the center. I figured that was what it was but....I've found some strange things (as we all I have I'm sure) and thought maybe I'd gotten lucky and found an ultra rare bullet. But I'll take a cut/carved one any day.

 

[silversweeper]

I found a keyhole cover similar to the one you have with the F. Attached is a TNet thread regarding that one. Unfortunately, it has not been identified. The M. W. & Co. keyhole cover comes from a Mallory And Wheeler Company padlock. The company was in business from 1834 - 1913. I think your M. W. & Co. cover is a from a mid-nineteenth century lock.


http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/485006-brass-keyhole-cover-crossed-skeleton-keys-f.html

Thanks for the help

 

[silversweeper]

Yeap, got 3 IDs above; 2 Lock covers & a finger hold for a candle.

You also have a Lead Pencil or Stylus.

The thin copper 'I' shaped think is the inner part of a clock.

Thanks for the help. I Enjoy your posts.

 

[silversweeper]

Second picture, item on the left is part of a candle holder.

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Thanks!

 

[silversweeper]

I think both pieces in the first picture are padlock keyhole covers. I am sure about the M.W. one. The bent piece of lead looks like it might be a pencil. Also, part of a harmonica reed in the last picture.

Thanks!

 

[silversweeper]

Your rectangular piece in the first picture may be the cover to a padlock. Having something for size reference always helps! The circular piece in pictures 2 & 3 looks like a broken piece off of a candle holder.

Thanks

 

[alabama11]

In photo 4 on the right edge are two pieces of brass shoe hardware, possible toe taps. I have some of those from a civil war site.
In the last photo an almost square piece of brassbrass with holes is probably a harmonica board fragment.

 

[GopherDaGold]

The cut bullet might be a game piece.