Early Silver Brooch

[cannonball]

I had a little play time before work today so I went to a site that had given me two very rare Native American pewter pipes [mid 1600's]. I didn't have much time but I did grab a few dome buttons and this interesting silver brooch. It's 26mmX15mm and unmarked. It reminds of the Georgian lovers eye brooch or Hudson Bay Indian trade brooches. If anyone here knows what it might be please chime in.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on a excellent find and good luck on getting a ID !

 

[Almy]

Looks like it would go on a hair ponytail. Looks very old, similar age as the buttons. Nice stuff!

 

[ARC]

I think you may have part of a shoe buckle there.

 

[Digger RJ]

I had a little play time before work today so I went to a site that had given me two very rare Native American pewter pipes [mid 1600's]. I didn't have much time but I did grab a few dome buttons and this interesting silver brooch. It's 26mmX15mm and unmarked. It reminds of the Hudson Bay Indian trade brooches. If anyone here knows what it might be please chime in. View attachment 2200546View attachment 2200547View attachment 2200548View attachment 2200549

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Those are some great looking relics, congrats!

 

[Glen's Loyalists]

Agreed

 

[Glen's Loyalists]

I think you may have part of a shoe buckle there.

Agreed.

 

[VTColonialDigger]

With how small it is, I would think potentially some kind of knee buckle

 

[cannonball]

I think you may have part of a shoe buckle there.

It's too small and delicate for a shoe buckle.

 

[Don in SJ]

I have a similar one, not silver though, it is in my opinion is a Breeches buckle. Not part of a shoe buckle

 

[glass half fool]

I am no expert but I also see a possible shoe buckle or more likely a hair pin No matter the difference it is a great find And it has a mysterious enough appearance that makes it a great find Maybe some one else will have additional info .