What is it and whats it worth

[Clardyowns]

What is it and what's it worth

Hi I found this hair clip or some kind of brooch detecting way up in the sierras a couple years back. I'd like to know exactly what it is and where I can take it to see if it's worth anything.

 

[stefen]

How about pics of back side, maybe a close up

Any hallmarks or verbage engraved on back?

Where found may also provide clues...

 

[ARC]

My guess off rip...
Without seeing back etc...
Picture frame.

BUT...
Leaning toward Victorian belt buckle.

 

[duggap]

Or a woman's fashion buckle?

 

[deepsecrets]

Horse tack related - maybe martingale plate - design suggests colonial spanish or mexican. Very nice find - that is really sweet...!

 

[Clardyowns]

I'm pretty sure it'ssome type of hair clip because I had the teeth that was attached to the back that would stick in the hair. I found it but about 50 yards away from an old house from the 1800s. All that was left was some stones that outlines the foundation.

 

[villagenut]

Relics like this are generally having little value,especially having environmental damage....unless it is made of precious metals. Not to say all dug relics are to be viewed that way,like a rare buckle or Indian gorget. I try not to put values on neat little artifacts like this because the true value is in the history of the site it is found on, the persons who once used or owned the dug object, the story it helps to tell. If I were to try to evaluate the worth of the junk that I dig(that's what my wife calls it) then I would probably find less enjoyment in unearthing them. It all has a certain value that some may appreciate and others may not.Cool little hairpiece,nonetheless...worthy of being in a display with other "valuable"dug relics.

 

[diggummup]

A pic of the back should have been posted from the get go. Takes a lot of guessing out of the game.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like an oversized Victorian sash buckle.