✅ SOLVED buddy of mine found this was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar

[calmerthanu]

 

[419GottaMinute]

Door knocker? What's the back look like? What's it made of?

 

[calmerthanu]

i think he said brass and that it was small, im thinkin a keyhole cover maybe, no idea what back looks like

 

[Montauk]

First impression is Egypto-Roman in style. Not implying anything as to age.
The vulture figures prominently in Egyptian art typically associated with the goddess Nekhebet
The weird amalgam of a snake (or cobra), vulture, & lion headed god, though unusual is not unknown.
3 Heads Better than 1
Surmounting the group is a small cartouche or perhaps Shen Ring with what may be a lotus flower
within. In combination with the vultures this portion looks very characteristically Egyptian.
The lion & snake seem more Greco-Roman classical than Egyptian.
Appears more bronze than brass. An amulet or furniture applique?
(I'm assuming that's a lion & not a bearded guy with a big nose.)
Dimensions & picture of the back side might help.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It reminds me of this one but we need to see a picture of the back. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/238031-brass-lion-head-snake-piece.html

 

[calmerthanu]

bigcypresshunter that is about the same size, i will see if he can send me a pic of the back

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Ask him if its 2 pieces?

 

[calmerthanu]

Ask him if its 2 pieces?

he said it is two pieces, trying to locate a pic now

 

[calmerthanu]

here is a pic of it in2 pieces

 

[Bramblefind]

Neat that this one has the additional piece! Now maybe we can get a firm ID on it. Here is a thread that shows some others that have been found - including the one posted by BigCy above.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/243114-lion-snake.html

 

[Iron Patch]

I would say keyhole escutcheon and cover.

 

[DCMatt]

I would say keyhole escutcheon and cover.

Correct.




DCMatt

 

[Bramblefind]

Fantastic!!

 

[worldtalker]

First impression is Egypto-Roman in style. Not implying anything as to age.
The vulture figures prominently in Egyptian art typically associated with the goddess Nekhebet
The weird amalgam of a snake (or cobra), vulture, & lion headed god, though unusual is not unknown.
3 Heads Better than 1
Surmounting the group is a small cartouche or perhaps Shen Ring with what may be a lotus flower
within. In combination with the vultures this portion looks very characteristically Egyptian.
The lion & snake seem more Greco-Roman classical than Egyptian.
Appears more bronze than brass. An amulet or furniture applique?
(I'm assuming that's a lion & not a bearded guy with a big nose.)
Dimensions & picture of the back side might help.

You mean this guy?