Epic find in a late 1800's bottle dump ( Gold specialist needed)

[tailormarc]

Hey Guys,
Digging a bittle dump that was active only from 1880-1900 and found this absolute beauty!
Now it rings up on the nox a 16-18 max so no silver or silver base as all silver rings even tiny silver rings ring up above 22. Ones this size ring up 30+.
To be this good strait out the ground im thinking gold BUT im a bit iffy as a couple parts looked a bit darker?
Its quite heavy at 7 grams and has work hallmarks of some sort. What do you guys think?

Untitled by Marc Russo, on Flickr

 

[nucopia]

Nice ring ..I think they call them Fede - clasping hands engagement ring.
Could be worth a bit ..

 

[Sandta]

Well ... i think your a lucky bugger !
(Not intending to stir up that lucky vs hard work debate again)
Good onya :Y:
I hope its :goldnugget:
I like reading your posts and enjoy the videos you and lisa put up
Your efforts have been well rewarded .... again
Good to see

 

[mbasko]

IMO from the photo's it's gold but most likely an alloy with a low karat. 24 karat or pure gold won't tarnish.
Gold alloys 14 karat or higher may tarnish but it is rare & gold alloys lower than 14 karat are more likely to tarnish. Keep in mind these guides are for jewellery normally used/stored not buried in ground, subject to moisture etc. for decades which could make even 14-18 karat gold susceptible to tarnishing.
From some jewellery websites:
"Gold tarnishing is the slight corrosion of the gold surface and is evident as a dark discolouration of the gold item, also called a tarnish film."
"To clean gold tarnish add a few drops of mild, non-phosphate dishwashing liquid to warm water and wipe the tarnished part with the mixture using your fingers or a cotton swab. Do not use toothpaste or baking soda as they are too abrasive."
Congrats on a nice find! May be worth getting it appraised or checked out with the hallmarks - could be a known maker or other significance?

 

[tailormarc]

IMO from the photo's it's gold but most likely an alloy with a low karat. 24 karat or pure gold won't tarnish.
Gold alloys 14 karat or higher may tarnish but it is rare & gold alloys lower than 14 karat are more likely to tarnish. Keep in mind these guides are for jewellery normally used/stored not buried in ground, subject to moisture etc. for decades which could make even 14-18 karat gold susceptible to tarnishing.
From some jewellery websites:
"Gold tarnishing is the slight corrosion of the gold surface and is evident as a dark discolouration of the gold item, also called a tarnish film."
"To clean gold tarnish add a few drops of mild, non-phosphate dishwashing liquid to warm water and wipe the tarnished part with the mixture using your fingers or a cotton swab. Do not use toothpaste or baking soda as they are too abrasive."
Congrats on a nice find! May be worth getting it appraised or checked out with the hallmarks - could be a known maker or other significance?

wow thanks and guess what? I just did the dish wasking liquid and the dark came off. Gold underneath!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Heatho]

Nice find Marc, I reckon too that it's probably gold, especially with the hallmarks. I found a late 1800's 9k ring made by a goldrush jeweller who's shop was in Fremantle. Was very tarnished when it came out of the ground but polished up very well once cleaned.

Well done.

 

[ctxkid]

how much you get from ya buyer

 

[tailormarc]

how much you get from ya buyer

haha wont be selling this. Onl;y sell cart plates and dog tags

 

[indi]

lol if you get a dempsey dog let me know

 

[tailormarc]

lol if you get a dempsey dog let me know

Will do but dont think i will find it over here in WA

 

[tailormarc]

Well ... i think your a lucky bugger !
(Not intending to stir up that lucky vs hard work debate again)
Good onya :Y:
I hope its :goldnugget:
I like reading your posts and enjoy the videos you and lisa put up
Your efforts have been well rewarded .... again
Good to see

Thanks mate! Should be doing a video tonight or tomorrow too

 

[golddiggerart]

Looks like gold mate, congrats it's a beauty.. :Y:

 

[indi]

if you digging near goldfields you should worth in thousands

 

[tailormarc]

if you digging near goldfields you should worth in thousandshttps://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/14416/1575891890_dempsey_dog.jpg

Ahh cheers, thought it was a town over east haha . Will let you know if we find any. ???

 

[indi]

lol last one sold for about 20 000

 

[tailormarc]

lol last one sold for about 20 000

WOAH!!!! Must be pretty rare