Shotgun Shell head stamps that read UMC New Club No. 12, this was a 12 gauge paper shotgun shell from UMC or Union Metallic Cartridge Company. This company was bought out by Remington in 1911. The head stamps pictured here have a star around the primer, these head stamps were manufactured in the 1880's. These shells were found in front of the garage, on the north side of the house, and in the edge of the field on the south side of the driveway.
58 cal. Minie ball found along the edge of the driveway under the big Sycamore tree just north of the house, it was about 7 inches down.
58 cal. minie ball found north of the circle drive under the large oak tree. The mini ball often called a three ringer was the most common bullet used in the Civil War. This is a dropped bullet, having never been fired.
This 31 caliber mini ball was found on the north side of the house, on the east side of the big Sycamore tree, and only about 4-5 inches down.
The bullet is about 10/32" wide, 18/32" long, and weighs 4.9 grams. A bullet like this may have been used in one of the most popular pistols of that time, the Colt Pocket Pistol Model 1848. |
This is an unidentified relic, however I believe it may have been the face of a pocket watch. The relic was found under a large root at the base of the Sycamore tree on the southwest corner of the property.
This ring is stamped inside "H & S O Sterling", it is made of sterling silver and decorated with fake diamonds with a few of the fake stones missing. Not much is known about this ring or it's maker, however it is believed to be costume jewelry from 1895-1935. This ring was found on the north west corner of the building ruins just west of the house.