✅ SOLVED sterling 430 ?

[mixed signals]

im up for any ideas this was found at a pre 1940 site its 3" long 1" wide has sterling 430 stamped on it and has a hole 3/16" in the end with a black plug that comes out

 

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[taz42o]

Handle from a vanity set item, button hook maybe.

 

[mixed signals]

its possible would the black plug be a connecting point then i assume

 

[SusanMN]

The 430 may be the pattern number.

 

[Mackaydon]

Perhaps the word you see doesn't spell STERLING .
Instead, as Susan mentioned above, it may be the pattern name and number.
Don.

 

[mixed signals]

so maybe sterling was the maker with a pattern 430. from what i could find as far as metal 430 is a form of stainless but if that is it it could only be plateing because the metal is thin tin like so maybe a pattern number is more likely i may of been thinking in the wrong direction

 

[gunsil]

I believe Taz is correct, likely a button hook handle, and it looks like it says sterling 430 to me which as others say metal purity and pattern number.

 

[nhbenz]

Here's a set that is marked 430, may be a match? They are said to be marked sterling. But I see Don's point that it sorta' looks like there are letters missing on your piece.
Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Vanity Set w Orig Box

 

[mixed signals]

i think taz got it on the first try. susan i think your right on 430 as a pattern. nhbenz the set you showed looks exactly like mine just much nicer.thanks everyone im amazed,i would of never figured it out.you all make it seem easy.mystery solved!!