Peoria Area Treasure Hunters Club (PATH IL)

Camped out at Jubilee State Park this weekend. Had my yearly Metal Detecting Permit renewed for the park and then went searching for goodies. Larry had a jump start on me but I still gave him some competition. Below is pictured my better finds. Yes, that is a big sterling silver spoon along with a 1927 Mercury Dime. I added pics of the hallmark and initials from the spoon handle. The dog tag was from 1994 with a 708 area code listed on the back. The weather was great the T-Bone Steaks yummy and drinks were cold. Wish some of the other club members could have camped or stopped by. We had fun.

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Vice-President for PATH, Peoria Area Treasure Hunters Club in Illinois.

Purchased my first detector in the spring of 1972 and still going strong.

Spoon ID: Stephens Baker had his own silversmith shop from 1815 to 1818. He then sold his shop and worked for another establishment. This spoon has his makers mark on it, not his employers after 1818 so it must date from 1815 to 1818.

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Vice-President for PATH, Peoria Area Treasure Hunters Club in Illinois.

Purchased my first detector in the spring of 1972 and still going strong.

Hmm, that sounds so familiar. I was very surprised when I found that information about the old spoon. What a find Steve! I told you it was an old one!!!!! HH, Nancy

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Nancy - Central Illinois
Am I getting rich? No, just having fun!

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Steve, I would say you had a banner weekend. Great finds!!!

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Peoria Area Treasure Hunters
Robbie, Hamilton,Il
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That spoon is really neat. What was the name of the founder of Jubilee College? What does a spoon like that weigh?

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Dave
Central Illinois
T-2 V-3 & Garrett Pro-Pointer
Peoria Area Treasure Hunters
"Keep pluggin' away"

Steve! I had never even seen a solid silver spoon before.That is a real jaw dropper.Congratulations!

Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase founded Jubilee College. Looks like initials on the spoon are A J C. Possible relation?

Thanks, Andrew. I knew that last initial was right, but I couldn't remember the first name. The time period is dead on. Philander lived from 1775 to 1852. He had 2 wives Mary and Sophie. And 2 daughters both of whom were named Mary. And 5 sons, but none of their names began with the letter A. "Jubilee College" could explain the last 2 letters, but what would A stand for. Then I thought maybe the middle letter is a P. So the initials could stand for Archbishop Philander Chase. But I can't see where he was ever called an Archbishop.

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Dave
Central Illinois
T-2 V-3 & Garrett Pro-Pointer
Peoria Area Treasure Hunters
"Keep pluggin' away"

I believe the initials are APC. This spoon was rescued many miles from the Historical Site which is off limits to detecting along with the horse trails. I will be looking at the 1890's Plat Maps to see if any names show for the site or surrounding area of the find. I also have a friend who is a silversmith who might be able to work some magic on it to restore it to better shape. I will not be polishing it. The original home site might be next to the existing building as seen on a 1940's map we were checking out. Although this is a very neat find I would not hesitate to turn it in if it should have a verifiable connection to Bishop Philander Chase and Jubilee College.

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White's V3i w/12x10 SEF coil & Sun Ray Invader DX-1 Probe, White's Prizm 6T w/Sun Ray Invader PZ-1 Probe, Garrett Ace 250 w/Sun Ray Invader YF-1 Probe, Fisher 1280X for in the water, Fisher 1225X as my seeded hunt machine.

Vice-President for PATH, Peoria Area Treasure Hunters Club in Illinois.

Purchased my first detector in the spring of 1972 and still going strong.

Thanks for your research, I still have more to do.

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White's V3i w/12x10 SEF coil & Sun Ray Invader DX-1 Probe, White's Prizm 6T w/Sun Ray Invader PZ-1 Probe, Garrett Ace 250 w/Sun Ray Invader YF-1 Probe, Fisher 1280X for in the water, Fisher 1225X as my seeded hunt machine.

Vice-President for PATH, Peoria Area Treasure Hunters Club in Illinois.

Purchased my first detector in the spring of 1972 and still going strong.

Great finds. That spoon is awesome. We've been talking about getting our permit. Maybe we will go after it in the next few days.

Stop by the house Daryl, I have a signed blank one that I am authorized to make copies for club members. Call first, I'm gone a lot.

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