Hand Mirror Frame?

[Erik in NJ]

Hi, This site has the potential to hold relics from the 1600's to 1800's. Unfortunately they've torn down an old house and the strata appear to be disturbed. I'm using an Explorer and this signal sounded just like silver at 4".....I dug down about 8" - 10" and was PO'ed when I first pulled this as I thought it was just some copper wire. To me it appears to be a hand held mirrow frame.....but it's so spartan, I find it hard to believe that it could be for a woman. In it's current state it's approx.12" in length and appears to be made of copper.

And leads on this would be appreciated. Washington's Army also marched down this road.

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[GoGoGopher]

That or stained glass picture frame

HH,

 

[Erik in NJ]

What about the handle though? Would luv 2 know how old this thing is.

 

[fenian13]

I'm thinking a mirror. Could have been a trade item to the Native Americans.

The native trade items were often much less ornate than contemporary designs.(or you could say cheep knockoffs) Thus the "spartan" minimalism.

Could also have just belonged to frontier folk who could not afford extravagance.

If you were a soldier with Washington a basic non-rusting mirror would be handy for shaving and keeping up a military appearance. The loop at the top would make it handy to hang
on a tree branch or hook.

Looks very much like a mirror frame, I think your first guess was correct.

Cool relic.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Thanks, very similar to my thoughts regarding the hook on top. Thanks very much for your input on this!

 

[fenian13]

You're welcome. (thank me by posting more cool stuff, that or take me to your hotspot)

 

[osgood]

They used to beat rugs with badminton racquet like wire frames like that.- there would be an inner woven design. Although there is that inner frame part, that looks like it might hold glass, or something.

 

[Erik in NJ]

If you can help me sort out this site you're more than welcome to join me if you're near NJ or want to travel. This site has a lot of potential, but the strata are disturbed due to the unfortunate demolition at this site. It's way too delicate in my opinion to have been a carpet beater and the U channel is just wide enough for holding glass.

 

[Erik in NJ]

It seems to be much smaller than a badminton raquet and a bit too delicate for beating a carpet. The U channel shows no signs that it could be strung in any way, but thank's very much for your post!!

 

[fenian13]

Thanks Erik, Can I bring my Beagle...he can sniff copper cents 3" down.