This seasons finds part II, Relics

[comfyinvermont]

In this post I have tried to put together items that I categorize under the "relic" title. This will include some military items, musket parts, belt buckles, shoe buckles, childrens minitures, horse bridal rosettes, boot toe plates and heal plates,and petal and crotal bells. Most of the items in these pictures were located this year, although some of the bells posted come from the past few years also. The items go back as far as the revolutionary war and up to the early 1900's. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Next post will be all about buttons. Thanks for looking....Lance

 

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[comfyinvermont]

Here are some more pictures. The buckles include an 1851 sword belt plate and two shoe buckles from the 1700's ..Lance

 

[ZumbroKid]

Nice display of items, i have to some time post some of mine. Look forward to more of your finds. Thanks

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Comfy,

Outstanding finds for the season, very nice presentation.

Feel like I just looked at a museum display of artifacts.

I sit here in amazement of your finds.
Is my envy showing


have a good un..............

 

[comfyinvermont]

What are those bell looking things in the second picture. I found one once but havent figured out what exactly it is. Great stuff by the way.

Hey GoldFever. They are bells. The ones on the top left are petal bells or crotal bells. They were used on animals such as sheep, goats, and cows. Some of the brass ones bo back to the 1700's. There are also a lot of sleigh bells and other bells that I have found. Hope that answers your question. Thanks...Lance

 

[pilgrim770]

That sure is a very, very nice collection of finds, it really amazes me looking at them.

 

[trk5capt]

Lance, Outstanding relics. Great hunting. Keep posted. trk5capt....

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Fantastic finds Lance! You should have waited awhile before posting such a great display of years finds, LOL, Winter has just started and it will be a long one, always is. HH, Mike

 

[northeast hunter]

very nice ...love them bells

 

[Diggincoinz]

Cool stuff!

 

[birdman]

When is the museum opening?

 

[rabajohn]

Totally awesome finds! Hey, Comfy! I'm from the south and we do not know these things but how do you tell sleigh bells from the other bells? When I first saw your bell finds I thought they were all sleigh bells. Have really enjoyed seeing your stuff.

 

[AK in KY]

Lance - what are the half round items in the third pic?

AK in KY

 

[Mona Lisa]

Thanks for posting these, Lance.

 

[stoney56]

Fantastic finds Lance! So many good ones to choose from, I can't decide on a favorite. Keep 'em comin'.

 

[Southcacalaky]

Absolutly nice displays, Well done, HH, Art...

 

[Huntin' 59er]

Thanks Comfy for sharing your great collection with us ! And a nice quality display of pics.

Huntin' 59er

 

[comfyinvermont]

Totally awesome finds! Hey, Comfy! I'm from the south and we do not know these things but how do you tell sleigh bells from the other bells? When I first saw your bell finds I thought they were all sleigh bells. Have really enjoyed seeing your stuff.

Thanks Rabajohn, Sleigh bells were attached to a leather strip by a rivet at the top of the bell. The crotal or petal bells have a round or square tab at the top with a hole in it. It was attached to a collar on the animal, much like a bell on a cats collar. Thanks for asking.

Lance - what are the half round items in the third pic?

AK in KY

Hey AK. The half round items are boot toe plates. They were used on the boot toe to protect it as it was put through the stirrup I believe. These were used in the mid 1800's through the civil war. Thanks for asking...Lance

 

[JakePhelps]

Awesome collection of artifacts makes my collection look like a collection of nails

 

[JerV3]

Awesome display of finds Lance. Congrats on the great year.

HH jer