At first I thought it might by a "ring whistle", weird button,......

[ToastedWheatie]

One inch in diameter, 1/4" thick.

Appears to be copper (rang as penny),and I see color under the dirt and tarnish.
Not sure how to describe the design.

Cleaned with toothpick and peroxide.

Looks like it was attached to something, or something was attached to it.
Hollow (two piece), nothing but fine dirt came from the holes.

Property developed in 1841. Possibly earlier.

I'm not sure where to even start to search this one!

HELP!!!

 

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[BosnMate]

You have me stumped. I like to find stuff like that, so I'm posting to keep track of this thread. I'd like to know what it is also.

 

[Bramblefind]

I don't know what it is but I think it might be showing a Chinese junk / boat -

 

[cudamark]

Looks like a big coat button.

 

[ToastedWheatie]

I might be able to think "button" and move on, except the solder point isn't centered. It is opposite the bottom of the boat.

Can our button experts weigh in, and rule out a button?

Thanks!

 

[cudamark]

I was thinking it probably had a metal strap with an eye on the back that fit into the slots on each side and was soldered on one edge just to give it stability. Just a guess on my part. It could be some other adornment for a purse or part of a medal or broach.

 

[ToastedWheatie]

it's been a few years since this was posted.
I'm hoping a "bump' will bring in some fresh eyes.

Any thoughts?

 

[flyadive]

I'm thinking it a locket hung around your neck. It would open( Did you opened it?)
The small openings on the back enable you to use your fingernails to hold an pull open. ?

 

[on.off]

the placement of the solder mark on the back is consistent with antique stickpins. perhaps this is what it was. the 1" diameter seems slightly large for a stickpin, though not inconceivable. i do not think it is a button or a locket.

i would have guessed late 19th century through maybe 20s period. it appears to be a die struck piece with a flat backing (the slits on the side may not be functional, just vents to let hot air escape when the backing was soldered on to the front, if indeed the two halves are soldered). have seen similar pieces of czech origin (they produced many asian-inspired designs when they were in fashion during various periods). i would not think it is a chinese piece.

 

[sutphin]

NEAT BUTTON YOU GOT THERE.

 

[sckimbershot]

It might be a rosette. Barring that-a button.