Unusual Silver Artifact Found In 1880's Dump

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That's interesting. Would something like that be made of silver do you think?
 

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That's interesting. Would something like that be made of silver do you think?

Quite possible. I know they have sterling silver flute keys. Here is a pic of those.
 

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Wow, that is very similar!! I would have never guessed that anything like that would be made of silver. Possible solved??:dontknow:
 

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I would agree with it being a key off of a woodwind instrument anyway. You can see the part in the middle with the small hole which would’ve been the pivot. Pressing one end would either open or close a hole on the body of the instrument. And MANY higher end models were made of SOME degree of silver, mostly the “pro” or “musician” models. I’m not saying for sure that’s what it is, but this one time in band class...
 

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Thanks to everyone that replied!! I do appreciate the time taken:icon_thumright:
 

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