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Sorry the pictures aren't better. I will try to upload additional pics this evening. For size reference the piece is similar in size to a Three-Cent piece.

Thanks!

 

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[Relicgrubber]

button with Hourglass design, missing the shank

 

[Red-Coat]

Neat find.

I think you'll find it's a 'Memento Mori' wax seal stamp missing its handle. With a bit of enhancement to your picture, I believe I can see the word "TIME" (at the 'top', as presented here) but in reverse letters, as would be the case for a seal stamp:



Here's the positive impressed result from a similar one, with the hourglass and the inscription "TIME IS SHORT". This one was said to be Georgian, but with no evidence to support. Victorian would be more likely, I think.

 

[Red-Coat]

In case you're wondering what 'Memento Mori' is all about, it's a reminder of the inevitability of death. Wiki page here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_mori

 

[Lenrac2]

Neat find.

I think you'll find it's a 'Memento Mori' wax seal stamp missing its handle. With a bit of enhancement to your picture, I believe I can see the word "TIME" (at the 'top', as presented here) but in reverse letters, as would be the case for a seal stamp:

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Here's the positive impressed result from a similar one, with the hourglass and the inscription "TIME IS SHORT". This one was said to be Georgian, but with no evidence to support. Victorian would be more likely, I think.

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You are amazing Redcoat! We are lucky to have you!

 

[CRUSADER]

Agreed 19th C Wax Seal