1746 Copper, hallmarked silver spoon, shoe buckle and more

[doninbrewster]

Got permission to hunt a new spot. Went there a couple of times and here's what I found. I always like finding silverware. The spoon is hallmarked and dates to 1895-1909 and made in Philadelphia. The thimble was kind of neat as it was found about 6" away from a button. The 1746 George II is my nicest of the variety to come out of the ground. I've found older, but not as nice. It was just about dark and I was afraid the mosquitos were going to carry me away. Nice early shoe buckle came out of the site too.

 

[unearth]

n/t

 

[jabbo]

Very nice finds. You found a really old site.

 

[kschae4]

Great recoveries,there. Really like the spoon handle engraving and the KGII.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Excellent !

 

[jabbo]

I like the spoon. I found a few old spoons like yours, heavy silver plated with no corrosion. I inspected them, they look new with no blemishes or corrosion anywhere. So, I cleaned and sterilized them and use them daily for my coffee, etc. I'm enjoying those little treasures. My wife never questioned where they came from and I never told her. If anyone thinks it's gross then don't knock on my door asking for a cup of coffee.

 

[Ground_Hog_MD]

nice digs, silver spoons are always interesting to find.

 

[doninbrewster]

I like the spoon. I found a few old spoons like yours, heavy silver plated with no corrosion. I inspected them, they look new with no blemishes or corrosion anywhere. So, I cleaned and sterilized them and use them daily for my coffee, etc. I'm enjoying those little treasures. My wife never questioned where they came from and I never told her. If anyone thinks it's gross then don't knock on my door asking for a cup of coffee.

Thanks for your post. It put a smile on my face. Makes me think, I have a nice sterling teaspoon from Rogers 1948 pattern Wedding Bells. I just might start using it.

 

[huntingsonny]

Nice finds their.

 

[jabbo]

If the spoon is a beauty to be proud of then I would use it.
If you want to take the dent out of the spoon put it on a wood block and use a wood dowel, and a hammer to smack the dowel. The wood won't scratch it.