✅ SOLVED Very Cool and Detailed....what is it?!

[DigDug216]

Ive challenge this forum before with relics and you guys seem to hit the nail on the head time and time again. Lets see if you can nail this relic. I found this at an old site - mid 1700's through the 1940's. The relic is bent a little as you can see in the pictures. It very decorative. Has 4 plants growing out from the center to the rim. Looks like there were maybe 5 stones or something at one time but only 2 remain. The picture of the back of this relic shows a post sticking out about a quarter of an inch long (it has bent down from being in the earth. Any help would greatly greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

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[DCMatt]

It looks like part of a Victorian era vinaigrette/perfume pendant.

Women would put a small sponge or piece of cloth scented with perfume inside the pendant. Back then perfumes were heavy and oily and would stain clothing, so you never put it directly on yourself or you clothes. Also, people back then didn't have the hygiene practices we have today so folks were sometimes "odoriferous". A vinaigrette would cover the smell of you or those around you.

 

[baspinall]

Probably had paste stones as well

 

[DigDug216]

It looks like part of a Victorian era vinaigrette/perfume pendant.

Women would put a small sponge or piece of cloth scented with perfume inside the pendant. Back then perfumes were heavy and oily and would stain clothing, so you never put it directly on yourself or you clothes. Also, people back then didn't have the hygiene practices we have today so folks were sometimes "odoriferous". A vinaigrette would cover the smell of you or those around you.

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I think you hit the nail on the head! I appreciate you for helping me identify this find. I think its really unique. Thank you so much for your time.