Triangle Mystery

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Here's an unusual one! I have no idea what these are!

I found this on Thursday afternoon while hunting a farm site, see below for the details!

"I was hunting around some of the field stones that would have been cast aside by the farmer while he was plowing the field. These stones have been in place for a long time as they were covered by heavy moss. I got a good high tone from the pile and started to flip over the rocks and finally found these silver plated triangular pieces buried underneath one of the stones. These pieces are linked to each other and can be moved around, so it's not a brooch. I have no idea what these were, but there's a lot of detail work on them!"

Thanks,
Dave

 

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[worldtalker]

Dave,ALIENS,they left their secret behind man!!!!!!!!Goin up Herbies way this weekend,gonna do a little searching the mud flats.That boy has sure got a lot of nice finds now I'm tellin ya!!!God Bless You and Yours HH Chris

 

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[dignhistory]

Probably way off course with this one but it reminds me of teepee's.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Refrigerator thermostat? Just kidding. This is a good one. I cant even imagine.

I LMAO when I read this relic lover!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Try this one for size, that other thread has my desktop filled with this stuff

This kinda makes sense Allan!
I'm going to show these to my buddy's Dad the next time I'm in Eastern Ontario, he grew up on this farm and might know what they are. I spoke to my buddy today, who currently lives there, and he said he has know idea what they are either!
Dave

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I also think this is probably some sort of Jewish holiday gift. Can you unlink them? Think of the magic trick where you can link the unbroken metal rings. Is that possible with these items?

Kevo

Hey Kevo!
No, they cannot be detached as they are permanently linked together like links in a chain. i have a 10x loop and believe me . . . I've inspected these pieces in great detail!
Dave

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Dave,ALIENS,they left their secret behind man!!!!!!!!Goin up Herbies way this weekend,gonna do a little searching the mud flats.That boy has sure got a lot of nice finds now I'm tellin ya!!!God Bless You and Yours HH Chris

I think this is the most plausible explanation for their existence Chris!
Have fun this weekend at Herbie & Laurie's, he's one of a kind!
Here are before and after pictures of the ring he re-plated for me!
Dave

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Probably way off course with this one but it reminds me of teepee's.

I can see that too dignhistory!
When I cross the two pieces they look like two mountains to me!
Thanks, Dave

 

[Hunthicks]

In the picture where you've placed them in a diamond shape, they remind me of a buckle of sorts.

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

ANTIQUARIAN ~

You might try experimenting with it as a sash/scarf buckle. I'm not sure how it would thread through over/under the center bars, but it might turn out looking like the picture below when you're done. Try it in the position shown in your post #12 ~ second picture.

SBB

 

[diggummup]

I took some paper clips and made a shape similar to what you have there and it does make the Star of David....try this, the little bars go to the inside of the points, hope the picture helps.

Good idea but they are not equilateral triangles.

ANTIQUARIAN ~

You might try experimenting with it as a sash/scarf buckle. I'm not sure how it would thread through over/under the center bars, but it might turn out looking like the picture below when you're done. Try it in the position shown in your post #12 ~ second picture.

SBB

This was the closest thing I had in mind too so far.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

In the picture where you've placed them in a diamond shape, they remind me of a buckle of sorts.

I wish it was a buckle, it certainly would be easier to ID!
Thanks, Dave

ANTIQUARIAN ~

You might try experimenting with it as a sash/scarf buckle. I'm not sure how it would thread through over/under the center bars, but it might turn out looking like the picture below when you're done. Try it in the position shown in your post #12 ~ second picture.

SBB

This is a possibility Bob, but these things have some pretty sharp edges!
Thanks for your suggestion, HH
Dave

I took some paper clips and made a shape similar to what you have there and it does make the Star of David....try this, the little bars go to the inside of the points, hope the picture helps.

Good idea but they are not equilateral triangles.

ANTIQUARIAN ~

You might try experimenting with it as a sash/scarf buckle. I'm not sure how it would thread through over/under the center bars, but it might turn out looking like the picture below when you're done. Try it in the position shown in your post #12 ~ second picture.

SBB

This was the closest thing I had in mind too so far.

I agree buddy, but why did I . . . "find these silver plated or silver washed triangular pieces buried underneath one of the stones, that had been cast away by the farmer in a feild"?

Thanks for posting!
Dave

 

[worldtalker]

This thread gets MORE interesting all the time!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

This thread gets MORE interesting all the time!

Thanks Chris! HH this weekend with Herbie!

is there no way to just slide them up to see what it looks like from this position? it looks like the bars will fit into the slots....or the picture is deceiving me.

I tried reconfiguring the triangles for you Tex and this is what I came up with.
Thanks for your interest,
Dave

 

[Breezie]

Since it is so well made, silver plated, and good looking, I'm going with an antique interlocking necklace similar to the modern one below. Breezie

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

I ditto Breezie's idea, but maybe along these lines ...

The symbol on top is called "chai." But I'm not sure what the double triangle is called. What's buggin' me the most about ANT's piece are the two bars. The rest of it is very decorative, but the bars appear as though they were not meant to be seen.

SBB

 

[diggemall]

Earrings? Are the bars soldered at one end only, or both ?

Diggem'

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Since it is so well made, silver plated, and good looking, I'm going with an antique interlocking necklace similar to the modern one below. Breezie

Thanks for your suggestion Breezie.
I like your idea of an "antique interlocking necklace".
Dave

I ditto Breezie's idea, but maybe along these lines ...

The symbol on top is called "chai." But I'm not sure what the double triangle is called. What's buggin' me the most about ANT's piece are the two bars. The rest of it is very decorative, but the bars appear as though they were not meant to be seen.

SBB

I've just taken a couple of new pictures of the piece and toy can clearly see a slight bend in one of the bars as it crosses over the other triangle. The small bit of solder on the back lines up pretty closely with the bar on the back as well. Also, you can see some signs of slight 'green' wear on the front of one of the triangles where it makes contact with that other triangle. This all leads me to think that maybe they were soldered together at some point in time. but, there are still now signs of a clasp for a brooch or a loop at the top points to feed a chain through to hang around ones neck.

I love the 'What is it' forum . . . it's so much fun!

Thanks to all for your help with this!
Dave

Earrings? Are the bars soldered at one end only, or both ?

Diggem'

The bars are soldered at both ends.

Earrings? Are the bars soldered at one end only, or both ?

Diggem'

could something have broken off....solder seems to be in an odd place....Thank you for trying to fit them together..

I agree, there looks to be something missing about this piece?
Your welcome buddy, thanks for your interest!
Dave

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could it be a "W"?

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Could it be a "W"?

 

[Got_4by4]

is there no way to just slide them up to see what it looks like from this position? it looks like the bars will fit into the slots....or the picture is deceiving me.

I don't want to re-post the photo in texastee's reply but consider this:

You have 2 'decorative' v shaped pieces.
You have 2 'non-decorative' pieces welded to join them together.
With the 2 welded pieces arranged parallel it forms a crude 'hinge' to allow movement.
With the decorative faces facing the viewer, both ends of a bandana
or light-weight scarf could be inserted from the back then back through
the front to act as a bolo, so to speak, allowing the triangles to 'hinge'
to the shape of a neck.
So I agree with ANTIQUARIAN's ides of a "Scarf Buckle". With the scarf
in place you would not see the 'non-decorative' pieces.

Just MY opinion........