Help ID Uniform/cannonballs/eagle-shield on item?!?

[tomclark]

I have assumed this is a civilian watch fob or key, both ends/shafts are broken. Does anyone recognize the uniform or it's time period, or the eagle's shield design Cannonballs.... The site it was found on has had Spanish, English, more both Seminole Wars and Civil War through present, though.....
Thanks!

 

[nhbenz]

Looks like Napoleon

 

[kuger]

That is a stunning watch winder!!!!Cant help on period.....Buckleboy has a thread a "themed",winders,contact him,if you would

 

[BuckleBoy]

I can't find that post... Strange. At any rate, I think firmly Federal Era. (i.e., could easily date to the time of the attire shown). Another clue I think is the skinny, non-regal Eagle depicted. Look at the thin neck and gangly features of the 1782 die for the US seal. The downturned wings seem to be a trait of the same period in terms of patriotic designs. That said, the piece could either be patriotic or more specific. But it seems that when an actual figure was represented on cufflinks, watch winders, or other small adornment, the at least some indication was given as to the identity of that individual. I think what you have here is a patriotic piece made between c.1780 and c.1820. That's my hunch.

 

[taz42o]

I also think it looks like Napoleon and the eagle looks like the french Imperial eagle.

 

[kuger]

I can't find that post... Strange. At any rate, I think firmly Federal Era. (i.e., could easily date to the time of the attire shown). Another clue I think is the skinny, non-regal Eagle depicted. Look at the thin neck and gangly features of the 1782 die for the US seal. The downturned wings seem to be a trait of the same period in terms of patriotic designs. That said, the piece could either be patriotic or more specific. But it seems that when an actual figure was represented on cufflinks, watch winders, or other small adornment, the at least some indication was given as to the identity of that individual. I think what you have here is a patriotic piece made between c.1780 and c.1820. That's my hunch.

I cant either Buckles?At any rate,thanks for the input!I am sure you will agree this one is a "Dandy"!!!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

It absolutely is a Dandy! And yes, it could very well be of French origin.

 

[GatorBoy]

Nice one Tom

 

[surf]

George Washington, Peale​

Hello Tom,

Thanks for the excellent photos. I've looked at the photos several times, and keep returning to the shield. First, and continuing looks suggest a squirrel rampant, but it's gotta be tiny. and lion seems more likely…

Then there's the Hidden Hand theorists: The Hidden Hand that Shaped History though, I'm having trouble featuring Stalin as a Mason.

World History with a Swagger​

It was a common pose from toga days to whatever time zone Stalin inhabited. Not so much lately.

Hidden hand Masonic sign

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[nhbenz]

True it could just as easily be Lord Nelson, who was missing his right arm and might explain the flat appearance of that arm on this.

But, as important,are there possibly dates to each side of the man's head, I think I can read 1819 on the left?

 

[taz42o]

The helmet looks like a french Cuirassier helmet

 

[tomclark]

Thanks, guys, I've been pondering it for years and I've posted it before. This is the most info and opinions I've gotten yet~!