Virginia City Nevada Area Finds

[oldmxrat]

I knew we were in for a snow storm today, so I got out yesterday for an afternoon hunt. Roaming the hills around VC is a real crapshoot. There were people all over this place seeking their fortunes, but the obvious places have been pounded pretty hard over the years. I try to find small spots that aren't obvious at all which requires a lot of hiking around and up and down steep and rocky terrain.
I happened across an area on a hillside in deep brush and pulled what I could.

First is a bunch of clothing fasteners/hardware. None of the hardware has patent dates, which is unusual for the stuff I find in this area.

Next up are some pipe stems, one White, one McDougle, and an unknown, as well as a smashed pewter spoon bowl and some boot sole protectors.

Next is some random hardware and what I think is a ceramic assay crucible. I find these regularly in this area, as well as the larger flared style.

This piece is a mystery to me. It looks like a piece of native copper in quartz, but I have no idea of its purpose. Note the two holes opposite each other on the brass bezel.

And lastly, a pink arrowhead tip.

I hope the snow melts quickly so I can get out again soon. I'm already getting cabin fever after only a half a day inside!

 

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[xr7ator]

That copper looks like gold to me but I've been wrong before. Who uses a copper quartz to adorn an item like a Cane or umbrella. That's gold, imo.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Nice and interesting find! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.