George111 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 Quote Probably a fertility symble maybe the pot was given as a wedding gift Quote
Coinery Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Nice easy going thread! Can't wait for the day that I can contribute with a find or two of my own! 2 Quote
George111 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 On 01/01/2016 at 3:34 PM, George111 said: Found this Yestuday from another permission I've got I think it maybe a "block anvil" maybe used to make fine jewellry ect Its made of solid brass and the green patina goes right into all the divits and chips knocked off it the cast hole possibly used to "dish" the object being made its about 2" square and 1" deep Wont say how old because I always seem to be wrong LOL but the patina may make it quite old Bristol museum finds officer said he's never seen anything like it and can't find any recording's of one so has taken it to investigate further, could be unique Deffo bronze and used by silver smith to make fine jewellery there is evidence of specks of silver impregnated into the bronze Quote
George111 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 On 29/12/2015 at 4:18 PM, George111 said: Found this yesterday I think it could be a horse bridal decoration maybe medieval? missing a glass or agate stone centre piece its gold gilt and looks enameled its got a flat metal bit on the back which may of clipped onto/behind the leather straps? tip to toe its about 2 1/2 inch's Seems very likely this is an Epaulet probably Victorian Quote
George111 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Coinery said: Nice easy going thread! Can't wait for the day that I can contribute with a find or two of my own! Its a bit like carp fishing when your buzzer goes off you don't what it is till you get it out (dirt fishing) Quote
Flash Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 18 hours ago, George111 said: Roman lead sling shot Seriously! Quote
George111 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Posted January 6, 2016 Yes https://finds.org.uk/database/images/index/q/lead+sling+shot Quote
George111 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Posted January 6, 2016 And here http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/search.php?searchid=33430 Quote
George111 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Posted January 6, 2016 Quote Post medieval lead Whirligig "musical toy" 1600-1800 Quote
jelida Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 I vaguely remember something like this as a kid, a big loop of string was passed through the two holes, held by a finger at each end. It was spun, and by alternately stretching and slackening the cord, it could be made to spin first one way, then the other, emitting a whistling noise when rotating. I cant remember if mine was lead, but it did need to be fairly heavy material to provide momentum. Had my first hammies of the year today, a very worn Lizzie halfgroat and an early C17 copper farthing. Jerry 1 Quote
George111 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Posted January 6, 2016 1 hour ago, jelida said: I vaguely remember something like this as a kid, a big loop of string was passed through the two holes, held by a finger at each end. It was spun, and by alternately stretching and slackening the cord, it could be made to spin first one way, then the other, emitting a whistling noise when rotating. I cant remember if mine was lead, but it did need to be fairly heavy material to provide momentum. Had my first hammies of the year today, a very worn Lizzie halfgroat and an early C17 copper farthing. Jerry Lead alloy whirligig or buzz disc, which has been cut from lead sheeting. The buzz disc is circular in plan and has a shape serrated edge. In the centre are two pinched off-centre holes, through which a looped string or cord would have been threaded. The spinning disc would have produced a whirring noise when the tension was relaxed by pulling the hands apart Quote
George111 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Posted January 7, 2016 Barrel tap and valve 18th to 19th century 1 Quote
George111 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Posted January 7, 2016 These could be post medieval thimbles I've not really looked into it tbh, the larger of the 2 can just about fit on my little finger the other barely fits on the tip of it Quote
jelida Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Nice thimbles, I would place them both late C18 to early C19. The left hand one is quite unusual. Jerry Quote
George111 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Posted January 8, 2016 Must e a childs it barely fits on the tip of my pinky 14th century scabbard chafe (Dagger end cap) Quote
jelida Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Very nice, I've only ever found one of those. Quote
George111 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 Horse harness mount post medieval I would think, its minus the loop/hook at the top which held onto the harness Quote
George111 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 I know its a coin well token really but very emotive because of where its from and the date plus it may of been a love token for their safe return Quote
George111 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 I think this is another horse harness mount probably post medieval minus a simular loop as the other I presume Quote
George111 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 Not got a clue what this might be or age ? scewer handle? fork/knife handle ? Quote
jelida Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Looks likely, George. Like the crotal bell. They are very scarce on our side of the Severn. I have I think two from my 30 years hunting. Jerry Quote
George111 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 Rein guide ring probably off a shire horse's ploughing harness 18th-20th century Quote
George111 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Cone shaped lead weight probably for loom weight or fishing cast net weight could be roman/medieval ? Edited January 10, 2016 by George111 Quote
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