Found this today

[steve_rowlands]

Thinking maybe some sort of jewellery? Found in Hertfordshire england. Any help appreciated.

 

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[hucklburry]

It looks like the moving part of a latch to me, but I really have no idea, like on a jewelry box or something. neat looking find.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

a tiny buckle? It looks pretty old...

 

[steve_rowlands]

a tiny buckle? It looks pretty old...

Yeah I'd thought buckle , it's very dainty though so wouldn't take much abuse. Hmmmmm

 

[ARC]

You find resembles many things... but then doesn't...

Here are just a couple of thing it resembles...

 

[steve_rowlands]

You find resembles many things... but then doesn't...

Here are just a couple of thing it resembles...

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Thanks for taking the time to reply, I'm glad I'm not the only one stumped by it. I know its nothing special but I kind of like it even though I'm mainly a coin shooter.
Steve

 

[RustyGold]

Locket frame? Maybe..

 

[steve_rowlands]

Locket frame? Maybe..

Nice guess, will try and Google some to see

 

[old digger]

Looks like an old purse snap/latch.

 

[steve_rowlands]

Looks like an old purse snap/latch.

YES! I think you got it

 

[CRUSADER]

Nope, its a 14th C Medieval strap buckle.

 

[steve_rowlands]

Nope, its a 14th C Medieval strap buckle.

Thanks for the response crusader. Awesome

 

[A2coins]

Great Id England has so many old treasures

 

[cw0909]

this one is close in style,(not sure style is the right term)
portable antiquities scheme an awesome database
google search term...14th C Medieval strap buckle
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https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/buckles/

 

[Rookster]

Close up it looks cast. I'm guessing furniture or small box related. Nice find.