Spike?

[Jed in NC]

Found this spike while hunting my local beach after a storm. It's been sitting on my desk since. Just started reading a book by Terry Shannon on the "Treasure Coast" and saw pictures in his book that he called "Bronze Ships Spikes". They looked very similar to what I found. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[u2robert]

DId you find it on the treasure coast?

 

[Jed in NC]

DId you find it on the treasure coast?

Nope, I'm on a NC beach. I was just reading the book and saw a picture that looked like what I had.

 

[Draco]

I also think it's a nail from a vintage ship

 

[ShinyShores]

Looks like a ship spike to me but im sure the top of it will help identify

 

[laplander]

NC has plenty of pirate/nautical history, specifically Black Beard. Not sure how to age it though.
HH Jeff

 

[tvr]

Might try asking here:

Nail Age & History FAQs

Antique Nail Age & History FAQs Q&A on Nails as Indicators of Building Age The type & fabrication details of building hardware assist in determining building age: types & photographs of both modern & antique nails & screws.

inspectapedia.com

 

[Jed in NC]

Might try asking here:

Nail Age & History FAQs

Antique Nail Age & History FAQs Q&A on Nails as Indicators of Building Age The type & fabrication details of building hardware assist in determining building age: types & photographs of both modern & antique nails & screws.

inspectapedia.com

trv,
Thanks for the link, I posted a question on their site. Great info!

 

[tvr]

trv,
Thanks for the link, I posted a question on their site. Great info!

Please let us know if they reply with some good information. It is an interesting find!

 

[Nauti]

Definately looks like an early repair nail to me.......early because it is a hammered nail and not cut.This could mean a ship wreck is close by,repair nails were usually carried in some kind of container such as a wooden box or wrapped in some sort of material.
The reason it looks (to me) like an unused repair nail is the fact the head still has very well defined edges......nails that have already been in a ships structure usually have distorted and well beaten heads on them.

 

[Draco]

Definately looks like an early repair nail to me.......early because it is a hammered nail and not cut.This could mean a ship wreck is close by,repair nails were usually carried in some kind of container such as a wooden box or wrapped in some sort of material.
The reason it looks (to me) like an unused repair nail is the fact the head still has very well defined edges......nails that have already been in a ships structure usually have distorted and well beaten heads on them.

I agree with that

 

[hawgdawg]

Nice find , , is it a bronze nail ??

 

[Jed in NC]

Nice find , , is it a bronze nail ??

I'm not sure what it is made of. There only seems to be surface corrosion, but no rust.

 

[Draco]

I'm not sure what it is made of. There only seems to be surface corrosion, but no rust.

Because of the greenish color, it looks like bronze. Bring a magnet closer and if it doesn't stick, it won't be made of iron

 

[Jed in NC]

Because of the greenish color, it looks like bronze. Bring a magnet closer and if it doesn't stick, it won't be made of iron

Definitely not iron. Rang in as a high tone on my NOX 600 in Beach II mode. I don't remeber the ID. Magnet does not stick. Good idea!

 

[Odanscoils]

Found this spike while hunting my local beach after a storm. It's been sitting on my desk since. Just started reading a book by Terry Shannon on the "Treasure Coast" and saw pictures in his book that he called "Bronze Ships Spikes". They looked very similar to what I found. Any help would be appreciated!
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From a ship wreck most likely.
I would be working that beech day and night.
Gotta be some Gold nearby.
Scuba diving maybe.
Good Luck.

 

[galwayboy]

what a nice find, looking forward to learning what you find out