Phew been a bit busy out there, with some fairly good finds, on a new permission... stunning sun set as i left the fields last night...Lots of finds to sort out and ID... More sun on the way... means longer detecting...
Busy – T2
Shoe Patten…
Foot Pattern... 1750's This oval Shoe Patten or sometimes called shoe irons, were riveted to a piece of wood, which was then attached to the underneath of a shoe via leather straps to lift the wearer out of the mud, these were often banned from use in churches due to the noise they made on... Continue Reading →
Shoe Buckle ID…
Shoe Buckle Frame 1700 - 1750... Rectangular, Cast Copper Alloy, Convex Shoe Buckle with a drilled frame to accept the iron or steel chape, with symmetrical moulded rosettes decorating the centres of each bar at the ends and sides, small damage to one side, yet the frame is in good condition, with the centre moulded... Continue Reading →
Right or Wrong…
Right or Wrong... So again i have been out, sunbathing with the metal detector, now whats wrong with that... England's finest dirt under my fingernails, and a good sandwich and coffee made the sunshine even more bearable... i must admit my rather large forehead looks embarrassingly red... time to get the hat out me-thinks... Another... Continue Reading →
