Thanks to Simone, here is some additional information on the coin weight, with a definite ID to a French gold coin - The coin weight story definitely caught my attention and I carried out some research to see if anything could be found about its origin. I found a nice correspondence on what seems to be a specialized website. Same iconography and many details matching your specimen. Here it is: www.cgb.fr/charles-quint-poids-monetaire-pour-le-florin-karolus-dor-1648-anvers-ttb,v54_0357,a.html
I was a Renaissance Faire re-enactor from 1980-1994. We used metal rings, sewn onto our Bodices at the shoulder, to attach our sleeves together with ribbon.
Hi Richard. Your item 5, the watch key, is actually two keys. One key to wind the watch mechanism, and the second, to set the hands of the watch dial to the correct time.
Thank you, we are all really loving your top 10s... The tiny copper printers map was really interesting. I grew up in Massachusetts so the 1600's is a big focus. Amazing what you have showed us thru the ages. Then Not much was going on in Massachusetts . ..starting from scratch. What as well as who they left behind.
Wow, such lovely and interesting finds, all of them. Coin weight, watch winder, rose Farthing and buckle are my faves. The thought of the buckle popping out somewhere where you had never found anything previously really goes to show that you just never know what surprises a trip to the foreshore will yield. Its why I always get a buzz just as I arrive for a search!
All fabulous finds, Richard! Hard-pressed to decide ranking. Loved the coin weight and the watch winder. Although your expertise is pottery , you've done yourself proud with these finds.
Thank you Richard. The history you provide about your findings is very much appreciated. It is so cool to know what the bits and bobs were used for. I had no idea the elaborate ruffs were held together by pins! Do you think that the word “prick” may have had its beginnings back then? I’ve been to the Mary Rose museum twice and it is amazing. To have you provide more of the background to the amazing finds in that top notch museum is pretty cool. Thank you again.
Great video Richard. My favorite would be #10 with the pins and other clothes items. I can just picture someone working in a factory or shop making those tiny pieces of treasure. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Thats a beutiful rose farthing richard mate. The rose in the center is well preserved too. What a Cracking find! The oldest coin ive ever seen came from Swansea bay by the mumbles/westcross area. it was a 1272-1307 edward longshanks longcross silver penny my stepdad dug up with a metal detector. Our portible antiquities gal is hiding from covid still a minute so its still as yet to be recorded. Brilliant top ten vid as always! 👍👍 Cant wait to see you back on the thames foreshore to find more greyware. 🤞
Fantastic finds for eyes only!! How long was the "Dandy" fashion in years? Dandy buttons are found here in the states. Not sure on the shoe buckle, that large..lol I guess fashion has always been important to humans. Not me lol . Thank you for sharing all your great finds.
I need to make a cheat sheet to remember what dates the different eras encompass. Pre and post date ranges, Georgian, Roman, medieval, etc., etc. My memory is not what it used to be.