dont think its a brooch?

[KRAZYHORSES]

don't think it's a brooch?

found this a few months ago don't think it's a brooch because of the big spikes on the back like to know of similar fasteners if any one knows of any discovery thanks for looking have fun good luck and keep digging krazyhorses

 

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[timekiller]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

I'd say hair piece or barrett.I see many that look like it with the jewels attached.Look up antique barretts.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

I wish I had the pleasure of finding such finds.
I suggest the stones are topaz and amethyst
Mike

Edit: In the light of day, I can see there is no topaz

 

[mainer]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

I think Timekiller got this one too.

 

[KRAZYHORSES]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

i have to disagree that thing got mounted on to leather by the big spikes that mounted it no way they spiked it to someones head look at the way they had to mount the thing still don't know thanks for the ideas krazyhorses

 

[Monty]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

Sorry KC, the first thing I thought of was hair berret. There would have been a long double wire clip being held on by those spikey things. Monty

 

[Lucas]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

Reminds me of a...

 

[Monty]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

That's two baby elephants drinking out of the same water fountain! M nty

 

[kyphote]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

I see two doves splattered on the interstate.

 

[timekiller]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

I see two doves splattered on the interstate.

Or two bats hanging from one.

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

That's two baby elephants drinking out of the same water fountain! M nty

I thought it was 2 baby elephants kissing the cowboy from the Fisher Price Little People! LOL!

 

[GopherDaGold]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

Back on topic, I don't agree that it's a barrette. I see what KRAZYHORSES is referring to. If you look closely you will see a sharp prong on each corner of the bracket that some of you suggest held the long double wire on a barrette. Each of those prongs looks bent over.
Possibly leather or saddle related.

 

[lennon631]

Re: don't think it's a brooch?

Hey Krazy
It's called a butterfly buckle. It's Victorian, I found a half of one this summer....check out the link below http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,333908.msg2408904.html#msg2408904