Lion Necklace pendant and Flat Button info needed

[dobber97]

Went for a little hunt after work today on an old house spot listed on my 1876 County Map. I went hunting and found a roached penny, a flat button and what I thought was trash. I was pulling all the copper pieces out of my pouch and was throwing in the trash bucket . I went and washed my flat button and put my headlamp on in case there was any writing on it I could see with my jewelers glass. There turned out to be writing on it says Rich Orange and has a capital D on the other side with 2 cross emblems. Anyway, I threw a couple of shotgun shells into the bucket and when I looked down into the bucket I saw a red reflection. I picked up the piece of what I thought was melted copper and went and washed it. I was amazed that this was a Lion Pendant with 2 I think ruby eyes. If anybody can help me on info from it would be great as well as the button. I guess I need to be more careful what I throw in that bucket huh.

 

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[flatbutton]

I don't know, but the lions head is damn cool!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Never hurts to check twice.
Nice relic finds! Congrats!

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

That lion is a nice piece and would indeed make for a good outing!

 

[CRUSADER]

''Rich Orange'' is an early 1800s backmark which refers to the Quality of the gold plating. British made.

 

[park pirate]

Sweet..

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[Cross Potent]

Hey thats really cool and reminds me of an item I found at a colonial church site more than a decade ago. The site produced nothing newer than the 1750s so like yours, the ring is likely very old. I like yours with the ruby eyes!