Silver?

[Tector]

Hello, found this in my backyard. I thought it was somewhat interesting. It appears to be maybe the "clip" off a pen. Just seems like it could be silver, but no stamps on it to confirm. It's not magnetic_any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

 

[Tector]

Pic added

 

[Tn Gizmo]

Looks like it is broken on one end, could it be a flatten piece of a bracelet?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Could be stainless steel, also.

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Looks like stress cracks on the inside....try rolling back into a ring.

 

[PChammer]

I agree it looks like a ring. It also looks like it could be pewter.

 

[testing123]

I agree it looks like a ring. It also looks like it could be pewter.

I'm not sure it would be a ring because one side is rounded and the other is flat.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Yes it does look like a clip, but big and heavy for a pen, how about for a Knife :P..looks Silver to

SS

 

[diggummup]

Go back and find the rest of it.
I agree with Kieth-Tx , I see stress marks on the underside of the piece. I think it's a broken ring that got flattened out.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Go back and find the rest of it.
I agree, I see stress marks on the underside of the piece. I think it's a broken ring that got flattened out.

Yes could be

SS

 

[goldgrubber]

I agree with diggummup, looks like half of a flattened out ring. Probably silver and marked on the piece that's missing.

 

[Breezie]

Give it the ole 'spit-tooie' and aluminum foil test to see if it is silver. Interesting find, Breezie

 

[bradyboy]

Money clip finger?
Brady

 

[ipsilateral]

It could also be a tie clip, most unfashionable now, but very fashionable at one time.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

They are all Indian symbols. The arrow for protection, the arrowhead for alertness, the ligntning arrow for swiftness. I see part of the Thunderbird on the broken end.. My guess would be this was part of a ring or bracelet sold by modern Indians to tourists.

 

[ipsilateral]

Sort of in the zone of this.

http://www.rubyplaza.com/item/649907-jrl002750/Etched-Silver-Turquoise-ARROW-Native

 

[Tector]

Hey everyone thanks for all your replies. Im impressed with all the feedback_you guys are what makes this site great! What exactly is the spit foil test?

 

[Breezie]

Hey everyone thanks for all your replies. Im impressed with all the feedback_you guys are what makes this site great! What exactly is the spit foil test?

Wrap your item in a small piece of aluminum foil, then spit on it; wrap/fold up the foil, then within 10 seconds unfold it. As you are unfolding it, take a big sniff. If it has a bad odor like rotten eggs, your piece is sterling silver. If you're not sure of the smell, test a piece of jewelry or coin that you know is silver. It's a gross test, but it works. Breezie

 

[Tector]

Yea I guess, just spit on it till it stinks. We'll do anything to find silver thanks again

 

[WAres]

looks like german brass maybe a spoon handle thats been played with