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Title: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 01, 2011, 07:31:51 PM Ok , all you long in the tooth know-it-alls can keep schtum here. Here are some commonly and some not so commonly found Items that are sometimes not readily recognisable.
Only a bit of fun see if you can get them. By the way if you want a closer / better pic on any just shout. Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: handyman [Alan} on October 01, 2011, 07:33:34 PM great idea taff ... i'm bwggered on 2 of them!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: legio11augustus on October 01, 2011, 07:35:04 PM gotta be honest could only identify half of them
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: The Doc on October 01, 2011, 07:43:39 PM Rob - if you have definite proof of what No. 8 is, you're a better man than I am ;)
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 01, 2011, 07:45:45 PM Ha ha ha, I'm sure some of the members will have definate opinions of what they are ;D.
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nfl on October 01, 2011, 07:48:02 PM aint got a clue what 3 items are
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: wayne on October 01, 2011, 08:16:44 PM number 8 ,saw one with numbers on the ends 1-6.
this is a great idea,to improve knowledge not only newbies. Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: ysbytymike on October 01, 2011, 08:45:16 PM I know, I know... Their all detector finds.
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Techony on October 01, 2011, 08:53:21 PM Is number one a Chef Repellant ??? ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 01, 2011, 09:00:25 PM Is number one a Chef Repellant ??? ;D Nope we cant use that on Chef he's had a couple now...... ;D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Techony on October 01, 2011, 09:14:01 PM Is number one a Chef Repellant ??? ;D Nope we cant use that on Chef he's had a couple now...... ;D He must have had a cold ::) Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 12:18:21 AM bump ... ok everyone can label them now........................
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Griffmiester on October 03, 2011, 12:35:24 AM Yeah good idea.......... ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 07:48:56 AM Come on Newbies, this is meant for you ;) Have a go
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 08:44:15 AM Let's have a go at a few then...
1. Crotal bell 2. Harness mount? 3. Spindle whorl 4. Padlock key. 5. 6. Gun powder holder thing? 7. Palm guard? 8. Please tell me... 9.Trade weight/token? 10.Watch winder 11. Spectical buckle 12. ? 13. Bag seal? 14. Six pence love token 15. Button 16.? No idea how many are correct ;D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: ysbytymike on October 03, 2011, 09:52:03 AM I've not enough experience to name them but I'm sure number 8 is a cast from making Musket balls isn't it?
Mike Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 09:57:05 AM Ahhhhhhhhhh!
I'm putting my tin hat on and sitting under the table :D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: ysbytymike on October 03, 2011, 10:09:51 AM ??? Is that good or bad?
Sorry if way off there but someone found one of those at the Penmark rally and said that it was the framework left after the musket ball were removed. Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 10:31:41 AM LOL Mike, so many people instantly say "oh its a casting sprue" but if you sit down and work out how many pieces the mould would have to have for all those legs jutting at different angles to be connected to a musket ball, well it makes a Rubik's cube look simple ;)
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 10:45:09 AM ??? Is that good or bad? Sorry if way off there but someone found one of those at the Penmark rally and said that it was the framework left after the musket ball were removed. Its what I was told it was as well Mike a couple of years back , but as Chef has said and Peter hinted at earlier in the thread, its not known what these artifacts were used for - Lots of theories but no sure identification. :) Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 12:45:36 PM How many did I get right then guys? Lol
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 12:53:48 PM well you had 7 until just now ;D but now it's 8
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 12:58:54 PM Better take another go at it then...
Silly question, are they all metal or are a couple them eyes only finds? Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 01:00:14 PM two are non metal eyes only
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 01:04:25 PM Thanks rob, is 7 a mussel shell? I was thinking it was a lead item moulded with a shell...
1. Crotal bell 2. Harness mount? 3. Spindle whorl 4. Barrel tap Key 5. 6. Gun powder holder thing 7. Mussel shell 8. Please tell me... 9.Trade weight/token? 10.Watch winder 11. Spectical buckle 12. ? 13. Bag seal? 14. Six pence love token 15. Button 16.? No idea how many are correct Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 01:19:18 PM ye still 8 ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 01:27:17 PM Give us a clue where I'm going wrong on number 4 and 7 lol
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 01:51:15 PM Thanks rob, is 7 a mussel shell? I was thinking it was a lead item moulded with a shell... 1. Crotal bell 2. Harness mount? 3. Spindle whorl 4. Barrel tap Key 5. 6. Gun powder holder thing 7. Mussel shell 8. Please tell me... 9.Trade weight/token? 1 - correct 2 - Incorrect 3 - Correct 4 - Incorrect 5 6 - Incorrect 7 - Sort of correct 8 - No 9 - Correct Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 01:54:03 PM ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D WRONG
No 4 isn't a barrel tap key ;) Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 01:55:47 PM My mistake there
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 01:57:26 PM I got all excited there then.... :P
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 02:07:45 PM 1. Crotal bell 2. Pastry Jigger 3. Spindle whorl 4. 5. Jews Harp 6. 7. Mussel/oyster shell 8. Please tell me... 9.Trade weight/token? 10.Watch winder 11. Spectical buckle 12. ? 13. Bag seal? 14. Six pence love token 15. Button 16.? Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 02:08:24 PM Now I'm stuck lol
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 02:18:04 PM others may disagree but I think your wrong on no.2 as well
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: ysbytymike on October 03, 2011, 02:52:11 PM Number 2 - Horse Bass?
Number 4 - Doorbell pull? Number 6 - Some kind of axe head/cutting tool? Mike Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jassy on October 03, 2011, 02:53:39 PM mike, did u stop to chat to me on aberavon beach the other day????? you were walking your dog?????
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 02:58:00 PM Number 2 - Horse Bass? Number 4 - Doorbell pull? Number 6 - Some kind of axe head/cutting tool? Mike Nope :D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 02:59:58 PM 1. Crotal bell 2. Pastry Jigger 3. Spindle whorl 4. 5. Jews Harp 6. 7. Mussel/oyster shell 8. Please tell me... 9.Trade weight/token? 10.Watch winder 11. Spectical buckle 12. ? 13. Bag seal? 14. Six pence love token 15. Button 16.? All correct although number 2 again is an argued point some say pastry Jigger , others say leather worker/cutter Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 03:02:59 PM Or
(http://finds.org.uk/images/thumbnails/196800.jpg)<acronym title="The Portable Antiquities Scheme">PAS</acronym> record number: SF-E53645 Object type: Rowel spur Broadperiod: Medieval http://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/embed/id/240557/database/artefacts/record/id/240557 (http://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/embed/id/240557/database/artefacts/record/id/240557) Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: win on October 03, 2011, 05:04:27 PM I found something like no.16 on a Roman field in Lincs. Somebody told me it was a cheekpiece from a harness fitting, 1st century.
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: win on October 03, 2011, 05:09:01 PM This i/d thread, great idea Rob, certainly got a lot of interest, looking forward to seeing the answers to one or two.
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 05:10:19 PM what a great thread.....as to number 8...is it a gaming piece..as in jacks....
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:15:01 PM I wondered how long it would take before some smart arse came up with that one lol
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Kev on October 03, 2011, 05:16:58 PM number 8 ........musket balls attached ::)
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:17:18 PM I found something like no.16 on a Roman field in Lincs. Somebody told me it was a cheekpiece from a harness fitting, 1st century. Well Done Win it is a Celtic Harness fitment, they dont think its a cheek piece though , too small Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:18:33 PM So is number really a complete unknown?
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:19:24 PM 1. Crotal bell
2. Pastry Jigger 3. Spindle whorl 4. 5. Jews Harp 6. Pot Leg 7. Gryphea (fossilized type of clam also known as Devils Toenails) 8. Unknown 9.Trade weight/token? 10.Watch winder 11. Spectical buckle 12. Roman Blue Glass Bead 13. Bag seal? 14. Six pence love token 15. Button 16 Celtic Harness fitment Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:20:09 PM So is number really a complete unknown? Any particular Number ? ;D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 05:20:24 PM celtic toggle ...just saw one in the treasure hunting magazine
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:21:01 PM It's a garden Tap handle ;D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:21:55 PM Lol sorry Rob, number 8. ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:24:22 PM Theres nothing at all to say what they are . What I cant understand is considering how many come up , how on earth has one not yet come up on an Archaeological dig in context ?
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 05:26:00 PM number six...ask pipster...what he thinks......he had a massive one the other day...i wont say what he thought it was in the hole though....lol
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:28:14 PM It's very odd isn't it. You would think that someone, somewhere would know what they are.
I don't go with the musket ball idea at all. Apart from the horrendous looking mould that would be needed, surely someone would have found one with at least one musket ball attached. Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:29:26 PM Is the shell roman period Rob?
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 05:31:11 PM green lip mussel shell???
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:33:27 PM Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:39:00 PM I'm loving this ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Mike on October 03, 2011, 05:39:50 PM swan mussel , heather found 1 in somerset rally , they live in freshwaterways and lakes and are huge
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:40:36 PM Lol I might just go through all the ages. Is it medieval?
By the way... Any chance of a better picture of number 6? unless the photo already reveals all it can. Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:42:12 PM No
he he this could be good :D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 05:43:22 PM you are being cruel geoff...lol
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:43:37 PM put the kettle on Rob we could be here for a while
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Mike on October 03, 2011, 05:43:49 PM 6 is a pot leg or part of and the shell is not a swan mussel its a devils toe nail or fossilized anemonite ::) ::) just had a closer look at it
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:45:00 PM Is number 12 a Roman blue glass bead?
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 05:46:07 PM nice answer...john
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:46:55 PM Hey Mike butt out you spoilsport ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:48:06 PM This is like some kind of sport to Geoff! ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:49:09 PM 6 is a pot leg or part of and the shell is not a swan mussel its a devils toe nail or fossilized anemonite ::) ::) just had a closer look at it Well done Mike yes they are Gryphea or Devils Toenails and Yes 6 is a Pot leg :) Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:50:10 PM Is number 12 a Roman blue glass bead? Roman Blue glass bead is correct , though I still think it looks too modern :) Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 05:52:49 PM May I request a new photo with a new set of finds for us to guess once this one is complete?
One of the best threads iv taken part in for a long time! Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 05:54:35 PM "When this ones complete"
What makes you think you;ll live that long? lol Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 05:54:44 PM 1. Crotal bell
2. Pastry Jigger 3. Spindle whorl 4. 5. Jews Harp 6. Pot Leg 7. Gryphea (fossilized type of clam also known as Devils Toenails) 8. Unknown 9.Trade weight/token? 10.Watch winder 11. Spectical buckle 12. Roman Blue Glass Bead 13. Bag seal? 14. Six pence love token 15. Button 16 Celtic Harness fitment Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 06:00:47 PM Number 4 is really eluding me. All I can come up with is a barrel or cask key...
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 06:10:27 PM Number 4 is really eluding me. All I can come up with is a barrel or cask key... Dont worry we got all the time in the world Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 06:12:31 PM ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Chef Geoff on October 03, 2011, 06:12:54 PM stop winding them up Taff
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 03, 2011, 06:13:59 PM stop winding them up Taff I thought he'd have clocked it by now ;D Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 06:14:56 PM Is it a clock key.... ::)
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 06:15:54 PM I was in the middle of typing that before your comments....
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nomad on October 03, 2011, 06:16:31 PM ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Jon1987 on October 03, 2011, 06:18:12 PM Next photo please....
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: Napoleon on October 03, 2011, 07:01:45 PM number 8 is where musket balls where attached I think
Title: Re: Test your ID skills Newbies - A little bit of fun. Post by: nfl on October 03, 2011, 07:23:17 PM regarding item 12,i found a blue glass bead in my garden yeterday it was on top of a molehill, alitte of the edge is chipped and it rubs of like powdered glass,maybe roman??,,found a 1984 10p suck in the middle of a molehill the other week ;D,,im just waiting till the litttle blighters push up a stater :o ;D
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