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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2011 7:22:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		Well i went out for 2 hours today to my local park just to pass a bit of time befor T....i didnt do great but not bad either but boy was i ever surprised when i got NOT 1 but 2 rings in that time...the little silver one has the 925 stamp in it which means it is silver if im not mistaken..the other one has something writen in it...it is very heavy and has what looks like a trademark sign with 1998 beside it then under that it says "the alchem____arta....where i have those underlines is rubed off on the ring hence the space..but under that it say MADE IN ENGLAND then it has some other stamp marks on it on either side of made in england and a couple under it. So not sure what it is other than a ring with the star of david on it and a rose on either side just heading down to the band. Edited by user Tuesday, 30 August 2011 7:27:56 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
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Lammerlaw		Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2011 7:29:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: nzpoohbear40 Well i went out for 2 hours today to my local park just to pass a bit of time befor T....i didnt do great but not bad either but boy was i ever surprised when i got NOT 1 but 2 rings in that time...the little silver one has the 925 stamp in it which means it is silver if im not mistaken..the other one has something writen in it...it is very heavy and has what looks like a trademark sign with 1998 beside it then under that it says "the alchem____arta....where i have those underlines is rubed off on the ring hence the space..but under that it say MADE IN ENGLAND then it has some other stamp marks on it on either side of made in england and a couple under it. So not sure what it is other than a ring with the star of david on it and a rose on either side just heading down to the band. I like it - thats good for a couple of hours of hunting...and it all mounts up!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2011 7:40:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		ty i thought so to lammerlaw..also the other 2 bits are a dog whistle and a 302 bullet with the lead still in it..lol
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overdog		Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2011 8:14:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 418 Location: nelson Thanks: 69 times Was thanked: 82 time(s) in 68 post(s)		Hi Pooh- 925 is sterling silver-92.5% silver with the rest copper if memory serves.The other ring-not a star of David-its a pentagram.Usually associated with pagans these days so you might want to return that one lol!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2011 8:31:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha ty overdog..not worried about the pagans..lol..thanks for the info on the silver one..
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Shilo		Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2011 10:40:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		A bit of work with Google. The ring is made by Alchemy Gothic and most likely Pewter? Link to their site here: Alchemy Gothic And pictures of a similar one here: http://forbiddenpath.co.uk/Roseus-Pentagram-Ring-T-Alchemy-Gothic-P865020.aspx Also congrats on the silver!
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 31 August 2011 12:00:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		yup i would say that is definatly the ring thank you...i didnt know pewter was that heavy..but it must be because it dosnt look like the silver version. thank you for the link.
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Lammerlaw		Posted : Wednesday, 31 August 2011 12:24:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: nzpoohbear40 yup i would say that is definatly the ring thank you...i didnt know pewter was that heavy..but it must be because it dosnt look like the silver version. thank you for the link. I think pewter is heavy - I am pretty certain that pewter was originally a mixture of lead and tin but modern pewter ifs far from that mixture as it is now mostly tin (about 90 or 95 percent maybe a bit more) with silver, copper and something else added I think. I know that modern pewter is actually very valuable and second fiddle only to platinum, gold and silver

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 31 August 2011 1:51:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		well it is 1998 so does that count as modern..lol...hahahaha allways trying for the more exspensive stuff i am..lol
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madsonicboating		Posted : Wednesday, 31 August 2011 2:07:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 674 Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 157 time(s) in 127 post(s)		nice stuff man some cool finds there :)
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creamer		Posted : Thursday, 1 September 2011 5:31:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Real buzz when you find your first ring. Nice one poohbear. Shane
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 6 September 2011 11:52:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		well went out today for a couple hours and have now found my 4th Sterling silver ring and a stirling silver bracelet..as well as some of the normal stuff...also found what looks like 4 little badges all in one hole. Edited by user Tuesday, 6 September 2011 11:54:04 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Lammerlaw		Posted : Tuesday, 6 September 2011 11:59:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Thats good going - like the silver - its a pity the photos not clearer as I am sort of wondering if the badge with the flag is a steamship company badge???

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 12:10:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		ya sorry for the pics..but the camera isnt a good one...the badges are..2 X commonwealth games 1974......1 X cornet peaks Queenstown..and 1 X Christchurch 1974 Edited by user Wednesday, 7 September 2011 12:18:42 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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creamer		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 9:19:52 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Exellant haul and very interesting finds as well. Your on your way to becoming a fossicking legend there poohbear..lol Well done Shane Edited by user Wednesday, 7 September 2011 9:22:16 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 8:06:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		Sept 7th Finds....And the silver keeps coming..wasnt out long as the weather changed for the worse...but found yet another silver ring and the stone i am told is onix..and im loving it. the skull was cool to..lol..If only the diamond earing was real..lol And my oldest penny find to date...1884 Edited by user Wednesday, 7 September 2011 8:10:13 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
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rgmcbrid		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 9:32:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		NZPB, as a photography tip your treasures would look a lot more appealing without your ugly mug in the background, other than that darn good finds.
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 9:37:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		LMAO thanks buddy..hahaha i know i have an ugly mug...but my webcam takes better pics than nans digital camera and was tired of not getting good pics of my rings and stuff..lol...so you have to live my ugly mug..lol
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gavin		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 10:09:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Administrators, Registered Joined: 20/02/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,326 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 736 times Was thanked: 535 time(s) in 287 post(s)		Nice bogan skull you found there! :P
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 7 September 2011 11:11:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha thank you gavin..what is a bogan skull?..lol...it has a hole both at the top and the bottom like it is supose to be attached to something like a door or what ever..
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/