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
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.
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.
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, 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!
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. 🤞
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.
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.
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
The most professorial of the mudlarking clan...Please keep teaching us!
Thank you!
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, I wondered why there were two winders. I'm pinning this information at the top.
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.
That sounds very authentic, just like the originals.
Extremely interesting, Richard.
The 1666 seal made my heart ache. Oh! the humanity!
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.
All finds are treasures and are a window into the past. Thanks Richard always a pleasure to watch you.
Thanks for explaining all finds so well, Professor. It's not all about the finds but how you present them. Looking forward to the next one.
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.
Thank you for another great history lesson. Thank you so much for raising your voice. I did hear you a little better.
Nice video. The copper engraving piece was my favorite. Looking forward to the next top ten.
I agree with your rating: the cloth seal is a beauty.
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!
A wonderful collection of items. Love the printing plate map.
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.
I love the "Top Tens"!
What super finds... Nice job!
Good morning,
Thank you for the film.
So wonderfully varied a collection. Thank you so much for sharing these!
Hi Richard very interesting well done,Regards Tim
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.
Excellent as always Richard.
Very much enjoy your friendly,knowledgeable and approachable style and am learning a lot from your uploads !
Your videos are SO relaxing and educational!! I love them!!
Thank you Abi Lou!
As always, many thanks from The Colonies!
Very cool finds!
Thank you Richard... yet again a wonderfully interesting video !!
Wonderful stuff Richard. What you might lack in quantity you certainly make up for in quality with this group of ten. Thank for showing us these.
Thank you for the ongoing history classes online!
nice treasures..thank you.
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. 🤞
Thanks Josh, I'd love to find a medieval coin.
You will mate, you just got to stand over it to find it first though. 😞
Thank you Richard, your videos are so enjoyable ☮️🇨🇦
Thank you!
what a pleasure to watch!
so interesting. and beautiful!
You're so informative! Thank you for the content!!!
Awesome findings and information. I love your listing .
With Love from Guwahati Assam INDIA
Thank you!
Nicola can teach you eyes only mudlarking.
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.
Roman (in the UK) 43 - 410. Medieval 410 - 1500. Post medieval after 1500. Georgian 1714 - 1837. I hope this helps!
Richard Hemery thank you 😊
Richard Hemery you are awesome.
The watch winder is my favourite . Thanks for sharing. You have some great finds
Thank you!
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.
It was at it's height in the Regency period, early 19th century, Beau Brummell and the Prince Regent set the trend.
Well done Richard! These videos are so interesting!
Thank you!
Was the number 2 spot deliberate? One, two, buckle my shoe.
Quite unintentional, but very neat!
I’ve heard that a Rose farthing was the ferryman’s fee to cross from one side of the river to the other...¿
very probably