This is a longshot I know, but could I possibly have something here?

[silverbar]

I found this today with a few other points and a clay pipe (in another post). Could this possibly be a point as well? I know that glass points are rare and I haven't been able to find many other photos of them. The blue glass does appear old with small bubble inclusions. It is about the size of a US Nickle. Found in NC. What do you all think?

 

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[pepperj]

I found this today with a few other points and a clay pipe (in another post). Could this possibly be a point as well? I know that glass points are rare and I haven't been able to find many other photos of them. The blue glass does appear old and is included with small bubbles. It is about the size of a US Nickle. Found in NC. What do you all think?

Now how big is that compared to a dime, nickel, quarter?
It's a real pretty looking point, but I have no knowledge if it's modern (meaning the last 70 yrs) or not.
Congrats either way it's really different.

 

[CreekSide]

Something like that should be taken outside in natural sunlight so we can see the details on it. Both sides and edges. I found a thick piece of purple glass that looks like it was worked into a scraper. I dated the glass to the 1800s so it’s possible. I would suggest you try and date the blue glass to see if it matches the historical time frame. Other than that I really couldn’t say if it’s new or old.

 

[silverbar]

Something like that should be taken outside in natural sunlight so we can see the details on it. Both sides and edges. I found a thick piece of purple glass that looks like it was worked into a scraper. I dated the glass to the 1800s so it’s possible. I would suggest you try and date the blue glass to see if it matches the historical time frame. Other than that I really couldn’t say if it’s new or old.

Thanks for the suggestions! I never thought of trying to date the glass. I'll try and get some photos outside also in the natural light. I found it along with the trade pipe which may place it in correct time frame.

 

[silverbar]

Now how big is that compared to a dime, nickel, quarter?
It's a real pretty looking point, but I have no knowledge if it's modern (meaning the last 70 yrs) or not.
Congrats either way it's really different.

Thanks! Its about the size of a US Nickle

 

[scruggs]

Interesting piece!

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

I feel that it's a natural break, don't really see any knapping

 

[silverbar]

I feel that it's a natural break, don't really see any knapping

Thanks! You have a good point. The only possible knapping that see is on the bottom portion of one side, a little around the ears, and maybe that spot in the middle bottom portion. A chip of broken glass or a conversation piece for the display- I like it either way.

 

[Georgivs]

Beam me up scotty! Sorry i couldn't resist, looks like the star trek logo

 

[silverbar]

Beam me up scotty! Sorry i couldn't resist, looks like the star trek logo

haha!! I thought I was getting beamed up when I saw it in the sun.

 

[Georgivs]

haha!! I thought I was getting beamed up when I saw it in the sun.

Its a beauty, that cobalt glass is my favorite

 

[Older The Better]

A picture showing any flaking would help but I agree I don’t see much intentional work. It looks more like a fortuitous break. My first impression is it’s modern but I could be swayed because it’s the exact color of points I’ve made out of bud select bottles.

 

[unclemac]

N.C. right? That size and shape (especially size) point is common on the west coast right up to mid 1800's when trade and white settlement took over. After that, lithics disappear. My thought is that on the east coast this would have happened earlier, and that small points were most uncommon. I love it as a point, but the blue is pretty bright for the time period. Also, what is the glass a piece of?... bottle, flat pane, what?

 

[GlowingArtist]

The top photo shows the jagged edge glass breaking area. It is so vivid blue, the color used in the glass making are very likely very recent.

Sorry to burst your bubble, maybe it is a piece of a small seltzer type bottle or alcoholic beverage bottle.

 

[silverbar]

The top photo shows the jagged edge glass breaking area. It is so vivid blue, the color used in the glass making are very likely very recent.

Sorry to burst your bubble, maybe it is a piece of a small seltzer type bottle or alcoholic beverage bottle.

Nah- not at all.. I appreciate the feedback. It does appear that it may have been from a bottle and it does appear bright. I agree. I'll chalk it up as "solved" ... chip of glass... lol

 

[TerryC]

NOT old. Not older than glass making, anyway. A curio, nothing more. Pretty to look at but not at all rare. ╦╦ç