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Apr 08, 2021, 05:32 AM
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Auspice Maria symbol?
I've been told, "this looks like a variant of an Auspice Maria symbol" on a pendant I found last week. 
My question is... does anyone have any knowledge of what this symbol might represent or is it just decorative?
Here's a link to the original post... C1850 House Hunt - Pendant, ’28 Dog Tag, ’16 CDN LC
If you want to take a guess on when it dates from, that would be great too. 
Thanks,
Dave
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Apr 08, 2021, 06:36 AM
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I'm not seeing initials. There is no distinctive overlap you typically see with Victorian/Edwardian intertwined initials. I looked at "A M" examples but I think the similarity is coincidental.
I'm thinking it's just a fashion pendent. Possibly a transition piece from art nouveau, with the feminine scroll design, to the geometric patterns of art deco. 1920 give or take a decade...
It cleaned up rather nicely. Any evidence of gilding?
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Apr 09, 2021, 05:45 AM
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Detect everyday like it's the last day of the season!
 Originally Posted by DCMatt
I'm not seeing initials. There is no distinctive overlap you typically see with Victorian/Edwardian intertwined initials. I looked at "A M" examples but I think the similarity is coincidental.
I'm thinking it's just a fashion pendent. Possibly a transition piece from art nouveau, with the feminine scroll design, to the geometric patterns of art deco. 1920 give or take a decade...
It cleaned up rather nicely. Any evidence of gilding?
Thank you so much for this information Matt.
When I found this piece it did have evidence of a silver wash on it, but most of it washed off when I cleaned it.
Based on the design, I had the same thought as you as far as the date goes, first quarter of the 20thc.
Thanks again for your help,
Dave
“I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.”
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
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Apr 09, 2021, 06:24 AM
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Every artifact has a story, if we're willing to listen
Dave, I have to agree with DCMatt. I examined several Auspice Maria symbols and can't quite convince myself yours is a variant. Unfortunately, I can't offer an alternative ID. Cool find either way and great job cleaning it up.
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Apr 11, 2021, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by invent4hir
Dave, I have to agree with DCMatt. I examined several Auspice Maria symbols and can't quite convince myself yours is a variant. Unfortunately, I can't offer an alternative ID. Cool find either way and great job cleaning it up.
Thanks for your post buddy.
I don't think it has a religious significance either, it's probably just a fashion-related piece.
Dave
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“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
“Life's hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.”
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Apr 11, 2021, 10:00 AM
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Apr 15, 2021, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CRUSADER
Cleaned up nice!
Thanks Cru, I appreciate you mentioning this.
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