I have no idea.

[mcogan / L.I. Mongo Mike]

Found at an old homesite, 1850's.
I haven't found any coins older than 1919.
Looks like this was once enamaled.
Third pic is of the back and there apears to be a pin attachment site which would orient the pin as in pic #4.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[mamabear]

what are the letters? I can't read them.

 

[nhbenz]

The middle parts kinda look like the levers and pads of a clarinet or similar instrument.

 

[nhbenz]

Or it could be a lapel pin from the Lollipop Guild

 

[trikikiwi]

The middle parts kinda look like the levers and pads of a clarinet or similar instrument.

I'm with you. Lower left pic, seems to show remains of a missing clasp,
which would have held the brooch in that aspect of a musical instrument.

 

[nhbenz]

Maybe the badge off of a clarinet case, similar to the one shown here, but a different brand;
Vintage Lyons Monarch Chicago Clarinet in Case by VidaliasVintage
Perhaps it was later made into a pin?

 

[Lafitte Deux]

I've seen something like that before, but can't place the thought. Seems like it was a celtic themed brooch, with the scrolling around the perimeter.
Will check back if it comes to me.

 

[DCMatt]

I've seen something like that before, but can't place the thought. Seems like it was a celtic themed brooch, with the scrolling around the perimeter.
Will check back if it comes to me.

Good call! Could be the remains of a Victorian era Tara brooch or Irish brooch - popular in the 1850's - 70's.

DCMatt

 

[mcogan / L.I. Mongo Mike]

Thanks, I checked Google Images for Tara Broach and can see the possible connection but there are none that are even remotely similar.
I do appreciate your interest.

 

[Joturkey]

I have been watching this post and that seems so similar to a french horn finger cups.
Horn (instrument) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
here is another
http://hornmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/Willson-Geyer-300-260x300.jpg?9d7bd4

 

[mcogan / L.I. Mongo Mike]

Thanks for the good ideas but I still need help solving the question.... What is it?