Suspender clip

[Joe-Dirt]

I’m trying to date a spot we’ve been digging lately. I’m pretty sure it’s been used as a dump for a long time. We’ve pulled a few 20th century silver and wheat cents but also some other things that make wonder how long it’s been used as a dump. There are also a few foundations close by.

Anyway, I’ll attach pictures of the clip and a thing I’ve seen dug but forget what they are, I think they are for hanging utensils
Thanks kids!!!!!!

 

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[creskol]

The one item is a Victorian picture rail hanger

 

[Joe-Dirt]

The one item is a Victorian picture rail hanger

That makes perfect sense, I think I’ve seen them dug on YouTube but forgot exactly what it was. It’s got a bunch of fancy on it for sure.
Thanks for the reply brother!!!!!!!!!!

 

[creskol]

You might go to this old thread for your suspender clip: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-collections/141763-suspender-clip-showroom-showem-off-here.html

 

[tennessee digger]

As a general rule, suspender clips that have 2 or 3 and sometimes 4 tines (sharp pointy teeth that hold the cloth) are considered around the civil war period. Around the early 1870's they changed to a different style. Yours may have a patent date.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

As a general rule, suspender clips that have 2 or 3 and sometimes 4 tines (sharp pointy teeth that hold the cloth) are considered around the civil war period. Around the early 1870's they changed to a different style. Yours may have a patent date.

I’m trying to scrape through the crud, but so far it has no text whatsoever but I’ll keep scraping. Thank you

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Nice finds Bob.
Your finds date from the late 19thc and look to be in great shape... except for the Buffalo of course.
The majority of homestead sites I hunt have been gone a long time and have been pounded by plows and fertilizer.
So finds in this condition are a bonus.

Dave