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On some occasions publications may do little more than note that nails were recovered durin g excavation. I wonder if you might help me identify this nail. It was found in Kent, UK, between Northfleet and Southfleet where Roman remains have been found previously. In our photo you can see the round sawn-off peg that secured the tenon of the lower vertical post into the mortise that had been cut into the horizontal beam. I have always assumed it was made of certain metal , but yesterday I put it under both my metal detectors and it wasn’t detected. Informed by Phillips' "Revised Chronology of Cut Nails in New England: Wrought and Cut Nail Characteristics", (1993) cited in detail

at contextual clues: what we know from surrounding materials, location, history of the area, etc. In your case, one note the point out is about looking at the surrounding frame. At NAILS, AGE & HISTORY we point out that the history of metal nails dates from the third century A.D. When someone asks for our opinion about the age of an apparently-antique hand wrought nail, cut nail, or other metal spike, and when the questioner offers no other information, it is difficult, perhaps impossible to answer.

Antique cut-nails provided by an InspectApedia.com reader: two cutting/stamping burrs appear on the same side of the nail suggest the nail may have been made after 1840. Thanks, we work hard to provide trusted research so are grateful when you find it interesting or useful. Your questions, suggestions, criticism, also are helpful and welcome.

I was wondering if you could help me identify this old boat nail I'm from Florida where there are a lot of stuff like this but I've never seen one this old . Is there any ways to see how old it is? Thank you Round or "wire nails" are produced by cutting a round drawn wire into lengths to which a point and head are added by the machine.

Our OPINON: I agree that the spike looks hand forged, with the off-set dents and waves so regular as to appear deliberate, perhaps to create a spike with great withdrawal resistance. What is the geology of the area where they were found? Is that simply a mineral build-up around the nails? It sure looks like a concrete mixture. In essence, as you’ll read above, when estimating the age, properties, use, and history of a metal fastener like a nail, spike, or screw, we look at The hand forged nails are available in a range of sizes suitable for doors, floors and furniture. The larger sized nails make a great feature for arts ands crafts projects and can also be used as rustic hooks. Choose hand forged nails for authentic character detail in your home.