Unknown

[IMAUDIGGER]

Mid to late 1800’s. Suspect 1850’s

Has been smashed flat. I tried to reshape it as best I can.

 

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[fyrffytr1]

I have the feeling that it was a button and should not have been opened up. Maybe a fancy coat or cape button?

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Interesting piece. I like it!
Jim

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

I have the feeling that it was a button and should not have been opened up. Maybe a fancy coat or cape button?

It wasn’t too fancy looking when it was smashed flat. It’s definitely supposed to be..I don’t know concave?

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

It almost looks a little too big to be a button to me.
It may have held a semi-precious stone and hung as a pendant.

Dave

 

[Rookster]

Nice piece.

 

[Reanm8er]

I'm going with the top of a Christmas ornament!

Thanks for posting!

 

[Yak1366]

Cool find, Congrats!!!

 

[A2coins]

Nice relic

 

[CaptEsteban]

I think it is part of a candelabra. This screwed down over a sharp stud & then the candle was put on the stud.

 

[Raider19962]

Or maybe part of a fancy bell?

 

[DCMatt]

I think its the top of a Victorian era vinaigrette locket. A lady would put perfume on a small piece of fabric and put it inside the locket. Late 1800's...