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[recentlycured]

Hi,I am brand new to TreasureNet.I was looking for help in identifying what this is.The penny was dug too,but is in the picture just to show reference to the size of the piece.Any guesses or ID is greatly appreciated

 

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[RobRieman]

It looks like it may be the side of a pocket watch.

 

[recentlycured]

Thanks,a friend of mine who detects said that as well....I just was not too sure being it seemed a little big to be that but I am sure there are different size pocket watches... thanks for the response!

 

[wvwildman]

yep part of a pocket watch

 

[recentlycured]

1800's?

 

[RobRieman]

Clean it up real good and look for very small makers marks. You may be able to match them up with something online.

 

[christo000]

looks nice if u dont get the exact answer ur looking for theres a spot on here what is it many people look on there and help its helped me out bfor alot

 

[recentlycured]

Thanks to everyone who commented and wipl comment lol I am brand new here and saw the what is it section after I posted...and so far no makers marks

 

[lookindown]

Ive got one pretty similar. sorry for the bad pic.

 

[recentlycured]

Cool can you upload a few more pictures?

 

[lookindown]

here you go

 

[recentlycured]

Thats awesome...mine was about 8"deep... what do you think pocket watch pieces?

 

[scotty544]

I would also lean toward pocket watch

 

[lookindown]

Pocket watch or make-up case but because its heavy, I say pocket watch cover.

 

[lookindown]

Now I know its from a pocket watch. I did a search of vintage pocket watch images and the Waltham watch company used that shield design and flowers on many of their pocket watches. Searched compact make-up cases and found none with that design.