🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Old GOLD but what is it??

[DetectorMoe]

Found this at a old 1700s colonial homesite out in the woods.. Its got markings and its is little, I been told it could be part of a earring.. Anyone have info??

 

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[ARC]

Test it for 18.

 

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I mean... this COULD be something i have not seen... the marks first appeared as dents to me...
Picture is not that clear to decipher for me...
With that said... testing should be done to confirm purity.
That mark was used (if it is in fact the eagle mark) for some time... its the OTHER mark if in fact it is also one that will tell the tale...
The more i look at it the better chance or it being makers marks.
The inset post squared style is not a typical design of the period for the OP's spot.
Doesnt mean it cant be... i am not "all knowing"... just seen alot.

That same style is used and made today... so..

 

[pepperj]

The following link has images of the hall marks (outline shape) and the dates, explanation of the stamp/period.
Could be a worn mark of a ?-though looking at the complete mark it narrows it down (that in fact it's french even)

Hallmarks - Osprey Paris

Osprey Paris Hallmarks Deciphering French hallmarks is not easy: they are small and often worn, especially on rings. The identification of an official hallmark can nevertheless make it possible to date a jewel approximately and sometimes, by cross-referencing the hallmark with the maker’s mark...

www.osprey.fr

 

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[pepperj]

I have no way to test it for gold right now, but it seen like there was something else that might of broken off?? Can see it at the end where its gapped.. Maybe Diamond part? Im going to back to spot to find it I hope..
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It was for the attached stone.
Though there was a early era where the chain was attached to the lever. (saw it earlier-can't find it now)

 

[villagenut]

I bet you didn't get along well with other kids on the playground.........

 

[Emil W]

This style lever back earring is 20th century. They're very different from earlier lever backs.

 

[DetectorMoe]

Earring... not old.... err part of anyway... one half.

Why you think its not old?

 

[DetectorMoe]

Welllll... where ya want me to start ?

Why would this be found at a 1700s homesite? I have found other things in the pass there like fancy cufflinks and fancy buttons.. These photos don't do it justice...

 

[pepperj]

Looking at the head of the "Eagle" and the actual mark they're different.
Going by the chart I would view it as more "Weevil 2" for the righthand mark

 

[Tpmetal]

Different types of lever back ear rings have been around for quite a long time. Much earlier than vintage as pepperj pointed out. The style that was popular in the 1800's were the wire lever back, which saw a huge popularity in the late 1800's. This style you found is much more uncommon for the 1800's, but not impossible. It would have been very high end stuff for that century. Which could make sense if the other fancy stuff you found is also period.

 

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But none of the examples show the lever style that was found

CORRECT !...

 

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[Kormak]

Found this at a old 1700s colonial homesite out in the woods.. Its got markings and its is little, I been told it could be part of a earring.. Anyone have info??

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Either a part of earing or brooche

 

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Edited... Now... lets see... who else ?

Sheesh

 

[GlowingArtist]

I suspect the second and third set of images are not the same item as the first. Especially since the hold plating is clearly wearing off in the first. Oh, and it is a key chain loop circa 1980.