SILVER TEE PEE? CHRISTMAS TREE BUCKLE?

[DaChief]

This was found years ago near Salinas, California by one of my Police Officers who dabbled in T Hunting back then. I have it pegged as Victorian but he also stated he found a coin silver spoon nearby dated 1845. Could be Mexican. Not sure of the design. It has a marking that I tried to photograph but it did not come out well. I am away from my good equipment right now and can't do a good photo.

It is surely silver and I believe it to be a belt buckle. It is about the size of a 50 cent piece. Any thoughts would be appreciated on the design and age.

DaChief!

 

[Montana Jim]

I don't think Victorian at all... Either Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, or Art Deco era.

Standard era design with no real meaning (as far as Christmas trees or tee-pees) other than the symatry of the thing IMO.

Nice buckle!

 

[DaChief]

Thanks Jim! I will let my fellow hear know.

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks Jim! I will let my fellow hear know.

Hey! Happy 900 posts!

Here is a buckle on ebay that kinda shows I'm not completely insane... close enough I hope to support my ID.

http://cgi.ebay.com/10K-Rose-Gold-A...temQQimsxZ20090116?IMSfp=TL090116114004r23715

 

[DaChief]

Didn't even notice the 900. Thanks. I have been out of pocket for a couple of months and just getting back in the game. You are right on on the ID I do believe. Thanks again.

Jim