Can anyone help identify what appears to be a silver pendant from the 1800's?

[Fatty McButterpants]

The pendant appears to be silver. It's hollow with a small hole on one end. What appear to be eyelets to hang it from a chain (one is missing, the other is stretched and broken open as if it were pulled off of the chain). Found in Sierra County near Goodyears Bar.

 

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[leslie(nova scotia)]

Sure with all the knowledge on this forum some one will come up with an answer for you. Good luck on your next outing!

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum, no help here, but congrats

 

[btjbtj]

I wonder about that hole in one end. Does the piece look like it could open up at all? Just thinking out loud. It's beautiful. -Lisa

 

[neodetectorist]

Could this be a link from a watch band?

 

[CRUSADER]

I wonder about that hole in one end. Does the piece look like it could open up at all? Just thinking out loud. It's beautiful. -Lisa

My thought also, might trigger it like a padlock is my guess.

 

[Got_4by4]

It is a simple asian lock used for cabinets or jewelry boxes.
a straight pin is inserted to "un-lock"
Simply search "asian lock" and you will find other examples.

 

[CRUSADER]

It is a simple asian lock used for cabinets or jewelry boxes.
a straight pin is inserted to "un-lock"
Simply search "asian lock" and you will find other examples.

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Thanks, that's what I guessed padlock but didn't think of 'where' it went, interesting.

 

[Tommy G]

Very interesting find. Thanks for sharing

 

[Rogue Relic Hunter]

Very interesting find. Thanks for sharing

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