Jacobean Shoe Buckle circa 1660 - 1700... This little copper alloy shoe buckle was found on a public footpath,  which was due to be moved thanks to yet more building work on green fields... It is quite surprising how well this has survived, being quite small with a complete frame without any distortion,  an iron... Continue Reading →

Silver Earring...    When i found this small earring, I did look for the partner, but to no avail, this is a "clip" on silver earring with a semi-precious stone called Grey Agate, which is very similar to its cousin the grey cloudy quartz... Like all stones used for making jewellery this has a meaning,... Continue Reading →

T2 - 85 - 5 - 2+ Despite everything, including the MDP i had a good few hours out in the late sunshine, although it was windy which bought in the cold... a battered thimble, pre-decimals, usual farm stuff, musket balls, lead and the obligatory gun cap, with a battered & untidy two piece brooch,... Continue Reading →

Another one for the MDP... I was out Toasting the T2 today... Warm out today, although not warm enough for the bodywarmer to come off... Well todays haul was yet another golf ball in the middle of nowhere, a few coppers, and a a couple of coins that need an ID, & an artefact I've... Continue Reading →