Good day,



I am working on the material culture from the dumps of a farmstead situated in the north eastern Cape of  South Africa (district of Venterstad).  The site dates roughly from the 1880's until the 1920's.



I was wondering if anyone could perhaps assist with information or sources related to the following items (all metal) that were found at the site.  Anything that could assist with dating and / or identification (where applicable) would be much appreciated.



"American Waterwhite 150º" (lamp oil) - inscription on the remains of can



"Day & Martin LD  (18)97 London" - inscription on a lid



"Venus" pocket watch lid, with the inscription "0875" "84" 



"Norway" " 511"  "Norvege" - inscription on a small can 



"Morris, Little & Son Limited, Doncaster" (sheep dip) - inscription on the side of a few cans



"Port Arthur Texas" "USA" - inscription on the remains of a can

"T.T. CO" - inscription on a lid 



Sickle with the inscription "B.Y."



Button "Our own make"



"American White rose oil" - inscription on the remains of a can

 

Thank you very much.



Best wishes



Gerda Coetzee
Department of Archaeology 
National Museum 
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