More finds from 1700s (maybe earlier) site

[MikeyTwoTimes]

Been hunting an old farm with occupation at least into the early 1700s. Today I recovered what I think are either two bag seals (unmarked)or possibly lead flint holders, a brittle tombac button (half dollar size) and two copper-alloy pieces that I can't seem to figure out. One looks like it was a loop with a threaded end piece. The other looks like a copper cup (penny-size) with the bottom broken open. Any guesses?

 

[MasonDixonMding]

That all looks like some old stuff. The last pic what is a rough diameter of the threads? Could it go on a ram rod?

 

[MikeyTwoTimes]

That all looks like some old stuff. The last pic what is a rough diameter of the threads? Could it go on a ram rod?

Maybe a 1/4"?

 

[Bioheat1969]

Your "copper cup" with the open bottom, looks like a shot coin to me, I found an Indian head penny last summer that was shot, the opening looked somewhat like that.

 

[Cherry Picker]

Nice.

I've found 1 flint with a lead holder over the years.

 

[EmuDetector]

That all looks like some old stuff. The last pic what is a rough diameter of the threads? Could it go on a ram rod?

Yeah it looks like a "worm" for a ram rod.

Great little pieces so far!

 

[hoser]

Outstanding finds. Well done.

 

[Princess]

Sounds like you have a good location there! It's neat that you're uncovering items from the 1700s. Thanks for sharing your finds with us!

 

[Wolf-Dog]

Not sure what they are, but they look interesting! Nice relics.

 

[MikeyTwoTimes]

Your "copper cup" with the open bottom, looks like a shot coin to me, I found an Indian head penny last summer that was shot, the opening looked somewhat like that.

I'm going to have to have a closer look at it. I wasn't sure the metal thickness was that of a coin, but forgive the engineer in me for the doubt. I think you might be right. I'll post back with more when I can!

 

[MikeyTwoTimes]

Your "copper cup" with the open bottom, looks like a shot coin to me, I found an Indian head penny last summer that was shot, the opening looked somewhat like that.

Can confirm that the copper cup is a shot Memorial penny! Thanks for the tip!

 

[Bioheat1969]

Any time, happy to help, 1 item down!