Weird thing, brass or gold? Help pls

[Goldmoon]

Did a quick park hunt today and this is what I found. Does anyone have any idea what this is It was buried deep, around 8" I live in BC Canada.

It has 1 small spot with green, does gold ever do this?

Also, it looks like its been bent from its original "Wishbone" shape.



I really hope it's gold lol.

 

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[BuckleBoy]

Looks like a bezel from a pocket watch.

 

[Gunrunner61]

I think that BuckleBoy hit that one square on the head. Good Id....HH

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like a bezel from a pocket watch.

So most likely gold plated, at least.

 

[Goldmoon]

Yep, you're definitely right, looks just like this one:



Its probably been down there for over 70 years, do you think the gold plating would have worn off?

Also is there a way to extract plating from an object? lol

 

[Armchair prospector]

Gold doesn't tarnish. Most likely brass/copper. Being a plumber, I see copper turn green. Have a jeweler check it out.