Colonial dude brooch??? I don't know where to start looking..

[ToastedWheatie]

Measures about 2" long.
Back attachment is threaded. No sign of anything broken off on the back.
Figure looks "colonial" to me, ie :wavy hair/ wig
I'm not even sure how to Google this to start research.
Look familiar to anyone?

 

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[creskol]

I think that would be considered a Ormolu Hardware Face Mount .. either a drawer pull or furniture appliqué

 

[ToastedWheatie]

I think that would be considered a Ormolu Hardware Face Mount .. either a drawer pull or furniture appliqué

Than you!
I guess I'll stop researching hat badges, lol!

 

[Kray Gelder]

Can't find it. I think it's an Art Nouveau period ( 1890-1914 ) applique. Probably gilded at one time. From furniture, a decorative box, something like that. It's a cast piece, too heavy, IMO, for a brooch. Cool find.

 

[creskol]

Can't find it. I think it's an Art Nouveau period ( 1890-1914 ) applique. Probably gilded at one time. From furniture, a decorative box, something like that. It's a cast piece, too heavy, IMO, for a brooch. Cool find.

Don't see that particular one on a quick search either, but some with similar characteristics:

Can't seem to post it as a link but if you do a google image search for Ormolu Hardware Face Mount you will see some.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Don't see that particular one on a quick search either, but some with similar characteristics:

Can't seem to post it as a link but if you do a google image search for Ormolu Hardware Face Mount. you will see some.

I see that, very similar. I mention Art Nouveau because of the flowers.

 

[villagenut]

no idea...... but it does not look colonial to me, maybe 1880ish

 

[A2coins]

Thats freakin cool research can be fun Whatever it is I like stuff like that....