Old homestead site part 2

[Diggertrev]

Hi everyone back out to the old homestead site that I have been slowly
and methodically going over finds are becoming scarce now but did manage to pick
up a few nice relics today.

 

[RM Outback]

Is photo 1 & 2 a camp oven or hot water pot lid, great finds :Y: some sentimental history in that lot.

 

[Wishfull]

Like the Scotch thistle. Nice.

 

[silver]

RM that's a button mate... it's over far left of the thistle in photo No. 7. :Y:
I see that little ring going on there too.... has that got a stone in it trev ? 8)

 

[Mackka]

Very nice thistle.
Mackka

 

[The Scrounger]

I'm assuming that is a locket with a super heavy hinge,I was going to say that you wouldn't lose the photo inside but I would be wrong,all things are possible I suppose over time.

I would have liked to see a close up of that little ring 8)

Interesting hunt :Y:

 

[Upside]

Well done! :Y:

 

[texta]

Is photo 1 & 2 a camp oven or hot water pot lid, great finds :Y: some sentimental history in that lot.

nope its a button made by

http://hammond-turner.com/index.php/button-gallery

 

[Diggertrev]

I'm assuming that is a locket with a super heavy hinge,I was going to say that you wouldn't lose the photo inside but I would be wrong,all things are possible I suppose over time.

I would have liked to see a close up of that little ring 8)

Interesting hunt :Y:

The ring has no stones and looks like it is just kids dress up ring let me know if you think otherwise guys

 

[Diggertrev]

Thank Mackka
Would you have any ideas what it was for looks like it maybe had a clasp on the back.
Worn on a kilt? it is very heavy though.

Very nice thistle.
Mackka

 

[Goldpick]

The ring is not necessarily for a child, there is plenty of Victorian era jewellery out there that is just gold gilt over a copper base, the average person could rarely afford the real deal back then. Might be a different case detecting over a site with more wealthy former occupants, but for most Victorian sites I detect it is usually cheaper gold gilt items.

The thistle pendant might be made of pewter. Earlier pewter had some lead content hence the weight, and usually oxidises to a dark grey.

 

[Mackka]

Not sure Diggertrev, if it is heavy I don't believe that it would have been worn as a brooch so quite possibly on a skirt. The back definitely shows positions for a pin of some description. Others on here would have more knowledge than I.
Mackka

 

[Manpa]

Scotch Thistle Kilt Broach or sash broach maybe? Often kilt wearers will have a broach or large pin down by the right knee.

 

[Diggertrev]

It is very heavy maybe used on the kilt to stop the wind blowing it up and showing what a Scotsman really wears under his kilt lol

Scotch Thistle Kilt Broach or sash broach maybe? Often kilt wearers will have a broach or large pin down by the right knee.

 

[Manpa]

That's the old joke, kilt blows up in the wind and the wee lass says that's gruesome, and the Scot replies, give us a kiss and it'll grew some more! :lol: :lol:

 

[Diggertrev]

Ok, I am now officially famous LOL.
I cleaned up the button at the top of the page and sent a picture of to
A relation of the maker of the button who has a page dedicated to buttons by the said maker.
My story and button are now featured whooo hooo LOL

Here is a link if anyone wants to look at my five minutes of glory
http://hammond-turner.com/index.php
cheers DT

 

[Wally69]

Congratulations DT :trophy:

 

[Goldpick]

Haven't visited that site before, looks like a good button resource - well done on the button inclusion.