Big silver ring? update

shedncoin · May 11, 2018

Was hunting the woods this morning where an old state route used to cross a creek, it now crosses a bit up stream of it. Old maps show a house off the old road bed so figured I'd give it a look.
Not a whole lot af targets, did pull a couple dimes and two pennies from the late 60s and early 70s. Alot of old shotgun brass too.
I did lock a solid 42 at 6" so I was think a quarter. Turned out to be what appears to be a silver ring maybe? Its oddly shaped with no visible markings, but it's got alot of weight. Only fits my pinky.
What do you think? Ring?

pballwiz · May 11, 2018

Looks like a silver ring to me. Did you test it?

shedncoin · May 11, 2018

pballwiz said:
Looks like a silver ring to me. Did you test it?

No, I dont have a way of testing it right now. Be able to over the weekend.

SoOregonMd · May 11, 2018

The interesting thing is if it IS a Ring.. why is the weld off to the side?

RayK · May 11, 2018

I do not think this is a ring. It looks too thick but maybe that is just the picture. Also the weld is not something I have seen on rings they usually have a smoother solder joint.

Does the pointy end show any wear? I wounder if this was something mechanical.

Ray

shedncoin · May 11, 2018

RayK said:
I do not think this is a ring. It looks too thick but maybe that is just the picture. Also the weld is not something I have seen on rings they usually have a smoother solder joint.

Does the pointy end show any wear? I wounder if this was something mechanical.

Ray

Overall the only wear is light scratches. The welded area is smooth on the inside.
Maybe I'll post it in the "what's it" section.

pballwiz · May 11, 2018

How heavy is it?

zeemang · May 11, 2018

Very well could be a ring, people make all kinds of custom stuff...

Ice Scratcher · May 11, 2018

zeemang said:
Very well could be a ring, people make all kinds of custom stuff...

X2!

Looks like a good fighting ring!

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cellrdwellr · May 11, 2018

Its a colonial fidget spinner :laughing:

interesting piece, hoping its silver! Looks like stainless from here. Spit in some aluminum foil and wrap the ring in aluminum and spit completely. If it crackles and smells like rotten eggs, its silver...if no reaction, it is not silver. Happy hunting!

brncofan · May 11, 2018

cool find looks like a silver ring possibly keep us posted

shedncoin · May 11, 2018

cellrdwellr said:
Its a colonial fidget spinner interesting piece, hoping its silver! Looks like stainless from here. Spit in some aluminum foil and wrap the ring in aluminum and spit completely. If it crackles and smells like rotten eggs, its silver...if no reaction, it is not silver. Happy hunting!

Lol I did that I when i got home, passed with flying colors. I'll get it checked for sure as soon as my 15 year old takes it off.

metaladdict · May 11, 2018

cellrdwellr said:
Its a colonial fidget spinner interesting piece, hoping its silver! Looks like stainless from here. Spit in some aluminum foil and wrap the ring in aluminum and spit completely. If it crackles and smells like rotten eggs, its silver...if no reaction, it is not silver. Happy hunting!

Colonial fidget spinner. :lol:

TommyJay · May 11, 2018

An unfinished ring?

Moe Money · May 11, 2018

Almost looks like a thumb switch from a big socket driver, or some tool or machinery piece. Possibly a cam of sorts? If it's silver, you can rule that out tho.
Interesting find for sure.

Moe Money · May 12, 2018

Searched Google for "point rings". Apparently there is such a thing. :grin:

Here is a pic and a link to the site. The solder mark does seem odd, but who knows? Like others have said, it could be a homemade version.
http://muskokajewellerydesign.com/product/sterlingpoint-ring/

shedncoin · May 12, 2018

Thanks Moe, I searched the exact phrase and didn't see that picture. Found something similar. Stopping by our jeweler today to get a definitive answer.

jack&jill · May 12, 2018

Not to sure its a Ring but keep us posted if it is Silver you got a winner. Trapper

Saoirse · May 12, 2018

Looks stainless steel but if it is a ring then it's a big one! Nice find either way

Ice Scratcher · May 12, 2018

Looks like aluminum or silver to me...

Both far far easier to work than stainless, stainless has a blacker look IMO...

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