✅ SOLVED Clamshell copper clip?

[ToastedWheatie]

Measures about one inch in diameter. Appears to be made of copper.
When open, the spring steel design on the back holds it open, and also hold it closed. There is a post that prevents it from closing all the way.

I've debated tie clip (wouldn't look right sideways), some kind of button cover (nope) etc.

Any guesses?

And always the question....age?

 

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[deepsecrets]

Suspenders snap?

 

[sutphin]

WOW!!!!!!! NOW THATS A NICE FIND.

 

[Loco-Digger]

I believe there were 2 of these connected by a dainty chain, Women used them back in the day.

 

[Crispin]

looks like a cuff link to me...

 

[deepsecrets]

I believe there were 2 of these connected by a dainty chain, Women used them back in the day.

Could be - called a ladies sweater guard

 

[trikikiwi]

Nice find. These have featured previously on this Forum. They were quite a mystery initially.

It's a clothing fastener, Patented 1881.
I thought my searching skills weren't going to help, but I finally found the link to the Solved thread

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/72620-who-what-relic-solved.html

Cheers, Mike

 

[ToastedWheatie]

Thanks everyone!
(Sorry. Last pic is what I think is a screw earing. was included in the upload by mistake)

Mike...great memory!