Help IDing

[wyeiwyr]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this. The folks at treasure Quest think it is a watch fob! It is made of silver, and is stamped not cast. it has a strap loop on the back. No markings I found it near a 4 hole stamped brass button, with "Improved Suspender" stamped on it. The button dates to the mid 1800's. Any help you folks can provide would be gratefully apreciated.
Wayne

 

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[jimb]

Most likely watch fob. But it might also be a pull chain for a lamp. What ever it is, it is a nice find!

 

[flyinguy]

nice hit! no i.d. but i like it.

 

[DaChief]

How is it stamped to identify the silver. Does it say Sterling or .925 or is it marked at all? That will help on the age.

 

[Tricia]

Did you clean that up or find it like that? Very shiny and nice details.

 

[duggap]

That just may be about one half of a belt with the other half looking the same. I have seen it before but that is all that comes to me right now.

 

[wyeiwyr]

Did you clean that up or find it like that? Very shiny and nice details.
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It was tarnished, untill I cleaned it, I thought it was brass.

 

[KTMRIDER]

My guess is also a watch fob. Late 19th - early 20th c. Nice find! These sometimes bring decent $$$.

 

[dg39]

Could also be part of a sword hanger.
DG