United Stars of America Patent office

[U.B.]

I found this in the yard, of a house that had torn out. The emblem is about the diameter of a nickel, and wants to rotate; but it’s pressed against the back side. It reads, United States of America Patent Office. Does anyone know what it might have been? Thanks for looking.

 

[doublet2a]

Look like a broken suspender clip What ever I like it!!


Tim

 

[1637]

money clip

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

If you could post a picture it next to a quarter or something for a size reference that would be helpful.
This is an interesting piece, love the scroll work, looks similar to a suspender clip I found years ago.

Dave

 

[DCMatt]

Look like a broken suspender clip What ever I like it!!
Tim

Agree. Broken suspender clip. I'm guessing from the Patent Office centennial - 1891.

 

[Deftone]

Wow I looked at a picture! Cool find!