Cameo? Pendant?

slow sweeper

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Jan 7, 2005
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Found this at an old farmhouse at 4-6 inches deep. Was so small didn't see it right away so I'm not sure how deep it was. It's 1/2"x3/4" and looks like it was gilded. Doesn't look like paint. The three holes on the side have me wondering what purpose they served.
Was to small to get a close up shot with the digital camera so I scanned it. That's why the edges are fuzzy.It's not flat. And the color is not true either. Any ideas?
 

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I'm thinking it is a cufflink and those three holes are where some jewels were . does the back have a spot where a post may have been ? Looks old !
 

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Hey mojjax I think you may have nailed it! There is what's left of a post on the back. And your reason for the three holes could be right on too. The house where it was found was built in 1875 so yep it could be quite old. Thanks for your help.
 

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