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[capt.ken m]

Tell me what I've got.

Digging at a site where a house burned down. Not sure how long ago. But I've been finding burned and melted things from the 20s -30s. Love this piece, not sure what it is. Thinking of having something made out of it. It has a makers mark on the back. Any help would be appreciated. The penny is for size reference. thanks

 

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[HuntinDog]

half of a ladys sash buckle
very nice
congrats

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Yes, definitely half of a Ladies' Dress-Sash buckle. The use of very prominent swirls and curves in its design suggests it is from the Art Nouveau era (mid-1880s to mid-1910s). Please tell us what the maker's-mark on its back says... it might narrow down that time of manufacture.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Nouveau

T-Net member Breezie is this forum's resident expert on antique Ladies' Jewelry and related items like your sash-buckle. You might want to send her a PM about it.

Since it has great appeal to you, perhaps hunting that spot close--&-careful could turn up its other half.

 

[capt.ken m]

I'm not sure what the letters are. Here's a close up pic. looks like "EN8CO"

 

[capt.ken m]

Here's a better pic of the makers mark. Taken through a loop. Hope this helps. Thanks guys for your input.

 

[A2coins]

Nice find like to see it when its cleaned up

 

[DCMetal]

That one is a trademark for Fishel, Nessler & Company, NY, NY est. 1886.

 

[DCMetal]

That one is a trademark for Fishel, Nessler & Company, NY, NY est. 1886.

Oops... here's a picture for you.

 

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