Abraham Thompson Pin ID needed.

[ReidMan]

I found a pin that says Abraham Thompson on it along with some weird symbols. Found a long time ago before the Internet. A lot of info exists for this name but not sure what this pin is.

 

[Detectingfreak]

nice pin!

 

[time4me]

Almost looks like a baseball diamond on there, maybe with some stats. Was this person a baseball player from years gone by?

 

[dugit]

Looks old Masonic to me compass on top and square on bottom

 

[trikikiwi]

Very interesting pin.
It seems to 'say' 18th century (My WAG).
I agree with Buckleboy, post this in 'What is It?' forum.

Did you find it in Virginia? What is the metal?

Mike

 

[Hardy]

ive seen this before, from items recovered from a fort in ontario. canada. will check on it. shamrock/spade shape

is ringing a bell

 

[trikikiwi]

I was thinking the Rd was for Road, but I'm rethinking 'Registered'
Is anyone familiar with the abbreviation?

 

[ModernMiner]

It's a side plate from a Abraham Thompson lock..Scroll down this page
Don
http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/locks/gazetteer/gazsra-tzz.htm

Great job on the ID Geese!
-MM-

 

[PBK]

Those cryptic inscriptions are a British registry mark. Here's a link to help you "decode" them: "Metal goods - May 20, 1843 - Bundle #2," etc.

http://www.drexelantiques.com/englishregistry.html

 

[allen]

neat find and glad someone i'd it for you...

 

[kdismuke1]

GREAT FINE.

 

[ReidMan]

Thanks Just-Geese I was amazed you figured this out.

 

[trikikiwi]

Great ID Just-Geese and thanks for that site PBK
Mike