Anybody know what this is?

[flyinryan2]

My cousin found this a few weeks ago and I was wondering what it may be? Does anybody have a idea what it may be? Thanks.

 

[duggap]

Can you get us a couple more pics with something beside it for size reference. From the above pic I would say it could be from a money clip.

 

[TNGUNS]

Really need to post both sides and give something to reference size. Wish I could ID for ya but if you follow the steps below you will be amazed at what some of these folks can ID. HH

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/136849-please-read-before-posting-items-what.html

 

[Helix]

Ha right.. My questions what size is it.. Is it 6"x2" or is it 1"x 5/8"

 

[flyinryan2]

Sorry it's in a display case I'll have to take it out to get a pic if the back. It's about a 1.5" long by .5" wide.

 

[creskol]

Is that a pic of the Lincoln Memorial on it? Souvenir pin maybe?

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Possibly an Emblem off of a bicycle.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Is that a pic of the Lincoln Memorial on it? Souvenir pin maybe?

i was thinking the exact same. Also reminds me of a keyhole cover

 

[HutSiteDigger]

My cousin found this a few weeks ago and I was wondering what it may be? Does anybody have a idea what it may be? Thanks.

That may be a clip on the back of it! Looking at the artifact in zoom, I don't think that is representing the Lincoln memorial but- it could be. You can somewhat make more out in zoom you can see the construction of it, I think it dates to the Victorian era (which was from 1837-1901) and possibly 1840s-1860s or the later era . When possible post photo of back!

 

[cheese]

Looks like a piece of broken candy/chocolate tongs.

 

[BosnMate]

I think your photo is upside-down. Took the liberty of turning it over.

 

[BosnMate]

Instead of Lincoln Memorial, I think it says UIHE. Perhaps I'm seeing things.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Instead of Lincoln Memorial, I think it says UIHE. Perhaps I'm seeing things.

I could see that too....

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

i am thinking musical, maybe part of a page clip for sheet music for someone who played the trumpet in a marching band

 

[flyinryan2]

Here are more pics. Can't tell if the back is folded over on purpose or if it got folded like that.

 

[DCMatt]

I'm with cheese. (Never thought I'd EVER type THOSE words... ) I think they are broken chocolate tongs. From the 1890's well into the 20th C every box of chocolates came with folding brass tongs so ladies wouldn't get their white gloves messy with melted chocolate.

Looks like a piece of broken candy/chocolate tongs.

 

[flyinryan2]

Very cool! Thanks once again guys!!!