Anyone know what this is?

[Diggerette]

I found this metal detecting. Its 2 1/2 " across it. Found about 5 inches under the ground.

 

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[North AL]

Necklace locket I found one a little smaller the other day with a V inscribed.

 

[Diggerette]

It may be... Its mighty big though. Lol

 

[Lafitte Deux]

It looks like the lid from a compact case.

 

[Reed Lukens]

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Yup, lid from a compact or most likely a small hinged jewelry box.

 

[JOHUNT]

It may be... Its mighty big though. Lol

Are you flirting with North Al? LOL
Maybe a compact. The emblem should give up some clues. Is it magnetic? If not, it might be pot metal, alum., or hopefully silver!

 

[Reed Lukens]

& then a pill box came to mind after I saw the crown...

 

[Diggerette]

Its not magnetic....... Ummmmm

 

[DizzyDigger]

Looks more like a silver (or silver plated) compact to me. Have you opened it yet?

Found a compact many years back, and once cleaned (outside) I had planned to leave
it in that state as I was fearful of damaging it by opening. My Mom said that girls
when she was young (1930's) used to carry a coin in their compacts so they could
always call home, or have bus fare if needed.

Sure enough, there was a Buffalo nickel (no date) sitting inside!

 

[Diggerette]

Wow nice story but this is only one side. Never found the other half.

 

[JOHUNT]

I hope it turns out to be silver. If it is, then go find the other half!lol
I found a 10" piece of broken chain necklace 2 days ago that I suspect is gold. If it is, I'll waste no time in trying to find the rest.

 

[Diggerette]

Thanks

 

[Ism]

Its quality is inconsistant with anything made out of silver. The bubbling surface and corrosion indicates plating of a pot metal.