Brevete what ?

[rodgerdodger]

What is it ? The words are backwards and some worn off.
I can make out BREVETE SGDC and maybe BEPOSE or pepose.

[Bigcypresshunter]

Why do the letters look backwards?

[johnnyi]

I'm only guessing roger, but the two holes in the object would be consistent with it being a wall hanging lamp bracket of some kind.

[traderoftreasures]

i would guess that it is the internal working parts of a skeleton key lock.....

[lostcauses]

repose more likely.

[rodgerdodger]

Why do the letters look backwards?

The metal was stamped and wrapped around showing the back side.
I'll take it apart and get a better picture.

[Bigcypresshunter]

For starters, BREVETE S.G.D.G. is patented in French. "Breveté" indicates that the design incorporates one or more patents. "S.G.D.G." (Sans garantie du Gouvernement) is a disclaimer required by the government of France stating that it does not guarantee enforcement of the claimed patent.

Ok that explains the backward letters, thanks.

[Bigcypresshunter]

repose more likely.

Maybe DEPOSE (means registered trademark)


BREVETE S.G.D.G. DEPOSE

Unless we can get a number, the words wont help much. I think I see numbers on the bottom.

[shaun7]

bracket and hinge from a shaving mirror?

[rodgerdodger]

Thanks everyone for your help.

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm only guessing roger, but the two holes in the object would be consistent with it being a wall hanging lamp bracket of some kind.

I agree something mounted to a wall. It is mounted like this:

Where did you find it?

[rodgerdodger]

I'm only guessing roger, but the two holes in the object would be consistent with it being a wall hanging lamp bracket of some kind.

I agree something mounted to a wall. It is mounted like this:

Where did you find it?

I found it at the Oronoco, Minnesota park in the woods.

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont know if it helps but it looks like F P on top.

[traderoftreasures]

i now believe it is the internal/external part of a coocoo clock. or fancy french furniture/something wooden decorative

[Bigcypresshunter]

bracket and hinge from a shaving mirror?

maybe

[traderoftreasures]

you may be on to something bch. nice work

[rodgerdodger]

bracket and hinge from a shaving mirror?

maybe

Thanks to shaun7 and bigcypresshunter this is solved.
I spent a few hours looking for it and thanks again. roger

[Bigcypresshunter]

I cant find an exact match but its the closest guess yet. Maybe a search of French shaving mirror patents will find a better matching pic.

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/yester...res/item/00592

[Bigcypresshunter]

Came across reference to brevete and SGDG - The SGDG stands for "Sans Government Du Guarantee" (some of that mis-spelled, I know), which means that the French government doesn't guarantee the product, or something like that. This is found on musical instruments all over France; Courtois, Selmer, Besson, etc...The term brevete simply means "patented". - a link to the site - http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/f140...age-41734.html (Sorry about the red hilite, is there a way to have another colour?)

You need to read Reply #6. I think I said that.