✅ SOLVED Strange pointed object.

[WVExplorer]

My first thought is a piece of a broke nail or maybe a plumb bob but it appears to have no broken edges or anywhere to attach something like string. It constantly rings up mid 70s on the Garrett VDI. Has a little bit of weight to it but doesn’t appear to be lead. Found near late 19th C relics.

One side appears to be a squared off, 4 sided, point. The other side is more of a rounded point. Around 2 inches long.

 

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[nagant]

i thought maybe a fishing net mender but they have a hole.

 

[sailaway]

looks to me to be a bar pin for a early broach. ( possible 1850's)

https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Dating-brooch-fasteners



if your find is close to a military engagement area could be a early cap badge slider

 

[WVExplorer]

looks to me to be a bar pin for a early broach. ( possible 1850's)

https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Dating-brooch-fasteners

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if your find is close to a military engagement area could be a early cap badge slider

Thanks sailaway. Your image does look close but when I opened it I see that it’s flat on the one side. The piece I found is the same on all sides, almost tubular. It’s very odd. You did get me thinking it could be the shank for something like a buckle. I did find another buckle, almost Victorian in appearance, nearby..within 20-30 feet. I don’t think it would fit it but maybe another one.

 

[sailaway]

looks like they go together as a "bun holder' for 1800's female hair style or shawl pin.



http://www.victoriana.com/Jewelry/victorian-hair-jewelry.html

http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/vintage/know-how/history-of-brooches-evolution-of-style/

similar item: Lipstick case

https://www.1928.com/collections/unique-jewelry-gifts

 

[WVExplorer]

looks like they go together as a "bun holder' for 1800's female hair style or shawl pin.

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similar item: Lipstick case
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https://www.1928.com/collections/unique-jewelry-gifts

Yeah I can see that. Thanks. That actually might be it.