Ham Mfc Co - Oil Lantern part? Barrette?

[Bramblefind]

When I first found this yesterday I thought maybe it was a barrette without the clip. It is about 2" long. Most of the google hits for "Ham Mfc Co" are for an oil lantern maker

 

[creskol]

Ham use to make auto/buggy lamps in the early 1900's. I wonder if it could be off of one of those. Neat peace!

 

[DCMatt]

I can't imagine a hair barrette with a logo like that on it. It isn't "pretty". Then again it looks TOO pretty to be a part off a lantern.


DCMatt

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I do think its the plate off a lantern...

 

[CRUSADER]

These shaped pieces swivelled over a kind of buckle.

 

[Mich. Wolverine]

If you look in google books they have alot of info. on Ham Mfc. Co.

Wolverine.