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Jul 13, 2008, 08:40 PM
#1
Decorative copper piece, but what?
I dug this copper piece up at the 1830's house today, but have no idea what it is? I was hoping for a belt buckle, but that wouldn't have the same decoration on both sides.
The piece is about 1.5" x 2.5".
Any idea of what it is and/or the age?
Thanks,
MM
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Jul 13, 2008, 09:49 PM
#2
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
MM,
I have no earthly idea what it is...but the design looks more Art Deco than anything--which would put it at 1930's or later.
Regards,
Buckles
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A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
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1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
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Jul 13, 2008, 10:52 PM
#3
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
The center of it was broke off as you can see, recently though corrosion is why. It is a belt buckle, womans 30s or 40s.
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Jul 13, 2008, 10:52 PM
#4
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
A brooch. The mounting points for the pin are visible on the reverse.
Mike
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Jul 13, 2008, 11:18 PM
#5
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
Art Deco Brooch - I like that idea. I bet it had a huge glass stone in the center too...
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Jul 14, 2008, 05:04 AM
#6
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
 Originally Posted by lostcauses
The center of it was broke off as you can see, recently though corrosion is why. It is a belt buckle, womans 30s or 40s.
Originally Posted by trikikiwi
A brooch. The mounting points for the pin are visible on the reverse.
Mike
Originally Posted by Montana Jim
Art Deco Brooch - I like that idea. I bet it had a huge glass stone in the center too...
Would BOTH sides be decorative on a brooch?
Lostcauses-
No corrosion in the center. What you see is where I bent the piece back flat.
-MM-
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Jul 14, 2008, 06:37 AM
#7
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
It looks decorative on one side, machine punched...
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Jul 14, 2008, 12:02 PM
#8
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
Stamped from a sheet. Look at the design again and you will see that back is the reverse of the front design, (what is raised on the front is inset on the back). Could be a brooch or a buckle depending on whether the missing part was a pin or a bar.
Old_Okie
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Jul 16, 2008, 12:56 PM
#9
Re: Decorative copper piece, but what?
hey is an old doorbell cover :P
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