Trying to help identify this piece for Matthew

[creskol]

anybody have any thoughts. No other info right now other than what's posted in the photos below:

 

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[A2coins]

Shot in the dark a plaque front piece for a little ornate box

 

[DCMatt]

It's hard to make much out from the image but I'm fairly certain that's a camel on the right end. Also guessing it is pewter...

So my first thought was part of a miniature nativity set or ornament. If you Google miniature pewter nativity you will see lots of examples, though none exactly like yours.

I also found a vintage pewter nativity brooch. But I doubt a brooch would have the back decorated like that...

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Based on it's size, I'm thinking it was part of a matchbox holder.
These type of scenes were popular during the mid-Victorian period.

I agree with Matt, probably pewter.
Dave