some sort of blue stone in a victorian looking buckle??

[cjon455]

found in the backyard about 4 inches down?? no clue what it is, Of course i dont think its super valuable, just interested in what it is. Any help is appreciated....Thanks, cjon

 

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[bigfoot1]

a pic of back important,also an opinion of metal type?

 

[Breezie]

Yes, it is from the Victorian era. The small 6 rounded dome areas were made to look like Marcasites. Marcasites were very popular during the Vic. period, and we often used in mourning jewelry. The blue stone looks to be unprofessionally cut; probably to replace the original stone that was lost or broken. Judging by the 4 opening on the east/west edges, I think it probably came off of a cloak or cape attachment.

Neat find Breezie

 

[surf]

Hey cjon,

Looks like glass to me, from out here in the cheap seats. Maybe natural light photos, would do it justice. Seems fractured and showing signs of opalescent devitrification from being buried, IMO.

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[cjon455]

heres a little better pictures in natural light, i def need a better camera but this might look a bit better

forgot to mention it gave a solid textbook nickel signal on my 350