Metal skull with wings

[nat&maine]

Hello there, my partner found this today in a field near hertfordshire anyone have any clues wat it might be and what time period is it from?? It's v heavy and from wing to wing spans about 14/15cm please any help

 

[duggap]

In this country the skull with wings is generally though of as representing a motorcycle club/gang.

 

[Red James Cash]

Skulls with wings also decorated quite a few 18th century gravestones,it was the in thing to do.Maybe you'll luck out.

 

[Tigger]

I think it is tombstone related. Whether it was separated from it's original location or not is another question. Our local cemetery has been looted of many urns, etc. You might check with the local cemetery to make sure they are not missing it.

 

[rick67]

In this country the skull with wings is generally though of as representing a motorcycle club/gang.

It's not wings. It's Skull with flames your referring to and world wide not just here.

 

[duggap]

It's not wings. It's Skull with flames your referring to and world wide not just here.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sku...AbD24KgAw&sqi=2&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=624 Check this out.

 

[Red James Cash]

this is also interesting

https://www.google.com/search?q=18t...tB4S_sQSYwoKIBA&ved=0CCcQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=660

 

[rick67]

https://www.google.com/search?q=sku...AbD24KgAw&sqi=2&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=624 Check this out.

Yeah those are nice but none are 81 H.A. and never seen a club try to imitate flaming skull. So yes the first impression of that ornament would resemble a club for some but not me. I would believe it to be from a cane/walking stick first.

 

[Boatlode]

Whatever it is it's cool as hell. Would make a great paperweight.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Is it made of Lead, or Bronze and is the bottom square?

SS

 

[nat&maine]

It is very heavy it's a sort of square yes