Has anyone ever seen one of these?

[wstgo]

Found in park in Bridgeport Connecticut
Not sure if its gold, its heavy but might be lead, not sure how to test. No other markings.
I have googled the pants off this no hits.

 

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[Daedalus]

Looks like copper .
A certification number on the tag.
You might look up the company and see if they have anything on this .

Nice find !

 

[Mackaydon]

Nearly 40 years ago a Mr. Robert Lyler, President of the U. S. Bullion Corporation appeared on the Merv Griffin show--as noted here:http://palmcoastcorehomes.tripod.com/id11.html
If that's a clasp on one end, it may be part of necklace.
And since no composition measure is inscribed, IMO it's not a precious metal.
Don.......

 

[daroofa]

Found this from 1989 but not much else...

"THE GOLDEN TOUCH The US. Bullion Corporation offers the Gold Bullion Collection, a range of executive desk and personal accessories for men and women. The collection, based on the shape of the gold bullion ingot, includes paperweights, ..."


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...&ie=UTF-8&tbo=u&tbm=bks&source=og&sa=N&tab=Tp

 

[wstgo]

Thanks! you guys found out more info about this thing in a half hour then I have in a few years 8)