It was not much......

[Anonymous]

but at least I was DIGGING. There is still 4-6 inches on snow in places here, which makes it tough but I have to get out when I can. Ended up with 1 fired 58 and 2 fired 69's, along with part to a old knife and a spoon handle. The spoon handle is interesting. It has REED& BARTON stamped on one side and BENTLEY SPRINGS on the other. REED & BARTON starting being stamped in the 1840's. Does anyone know how to tell if it is Silver?
HH
John
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[Anonymous]

Use magnification to look closely at the edges. If you see any green patina, it's Silver plate. Anywhere the plating wears off there will be evidence of the base metal; in this case brass. The green patina forms from oxidation and surface leaching of the copper contained in the brass. Nice find John. Good hunting, David @ Dixie

 

[Anonymous]

SHOULD HAVE LET ME KNOW YOU WERE UP THIS WAY.I GOT THE ARM CUFF MADE FOR YOU.H/H JOE in MD