No idea what this is (solved!)

[Xaquin]

Dug about 6" down on a farm site that dates from 1680.

I don't know what it is made of though it seems to have stood the test of time fairly well.

The two flowers appear to be lilies.

it is not broken (save for the prongs on the back) and was clearly made asymmetrical.

It measures just over an inch either way

Front (between the two buttons):

Rear:

Thanks All!

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Am I the only one that sees a fish?

I also see leather prongs.

I see the letters W H or W A entangled.

 

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[bradyboy]

the post says its solved?
it dosent seem very ornate
any traces of silver?
Brady

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The outside that looks like a fish, is kinda like this but I dont know what letter it represents.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its an entangled logo. Most likely 3 letters but I cant figure the outside fish like letter. Is it a D? ...or maybe a company symbol.

Here are 10 pages of entangled button logos for examples if anyone wants to search. http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart...=10&keyword=entangled&submit.x=17&submit.y=24


It could be a name brooch but its kind of odd letter D.

 

[Breezie]

Re: No idea what this is

I can't help with the original find, but.... I'm pretty sure your second beautiful brooch Breezie, spells ANNIE.

What you see as an 'M' is the typical 'A' and I can see only one 'I'

Cheers, Mike

Hello Mike, Yes, I think you're right; it does look like Annie! Good eye Breezie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What is that 3rd letter Breezie? It looks like a fish to me. :P

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could it be an O as in Metropolitan Opera Co?

 

[Breezie]

What is that 3rd letter Breezie? It looks like a fish to me. :P

The letters look like an H, A, and a W to me. The outside area that looks like a fish isn't part of the letters.

Below is a pic of a Vic. brooch with 3 attachment areas. I wish I had my G-mother's cameo (sister has it) because it's a great example of a 4 point attachment.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: No idea what this is

Looks like a badge for horse harness of sorts and could be the Initials of the farm. Or it could be a cap badge of sorts but definately a badge,

Im going with Marchas on this one.

The third fish like letter is a D. I found several examples on the Waterbury site.

IMO the letters are DWH but not necessarily in that order. The lillies are part of the W. What it stands for is anybodys guess.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I used creskols image but added the D in green. I believe its DWH. (not necessarily in that order) If its not a D then it may be a special logo for a career uniform badge or farm.

Note the D's on the buttons posted above. It could be HWD the WD being Water Department.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

In what city was it found?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: No idea what this is

Not sure what it is, but it looks like stylized letters on it. Maybe a W, H and D? I don't know. Someone will be here to help you soon, I am sure. Welcome by the way!

Doug

Sorry Doug. I see you are way ahead of me lol.

 

[Xaquin]

In what city was it found?

It was a farm site (abandoned in the 20s I estimate) that dates back to 1680

edit: you guys are incredible by the way =)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What state? Nearest city in the 1800's?

Im not trying to steal your site, just trying to make a wild guess as to the letters. Any city with H? or W or D? Its a long shot I realize.

I believe these entangled monograms and lilly lettering style was popular in the 1800's.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: No idea what this is

I'm confused about the "prongs" - the top ones differ from the bottom ones? The bottom ones have little grooves on them. Any chance of a closer look of the back?

I hope Im not posting too much but heres an example of a Company emblem with entangled letters popular during the latter half of the 19th century. Notice the leather or wood prongs. With yours several are broken off. Its possible that the ridges are to be hammered into wood for better gripping. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,354853.0.html

This is what I think you have but finding the company, department, business, farm or ranch may be tough. If its a brooch we will never get the name.

The Great Seal button is post 1902.

 

[Xaquin]

What state? Nearest city in the 1800's?

Im not trying to steal your site, just trying to make a wild guess as to the letters. Any city with H? or W or D? Its a long shot I realize.

I believe these entangled monograms and lilly lettering style was popular in the 1800's.

State was Maryland .... nearest three towns oddly enough don't have 'd' 'w' or 'h' in them hehe

I know the chain of owners from 1680 and none of their initials match .... I'm guessing it must have been dropped by a guest