what is it? PICTURES UPDATED

caveman2 · Oct 22, 2010

found this thing, don't know what it is. it looks like it has an egyptain man on it. he is standing sideways. does anyone know what it is?

DMN · Oct 22, 2010

Re: what is it?

You'll need to post a clearer picture to get a proper ID. Also include a picture of the back. That will helps immensely! :thumbsup:

steelheadwill · Oct 22, 2010

Re: what is it?

Yeah, a better pic and any markings will help!

caveman2 · Oct 22, 2010

Re: what is it?

i'll try, but my camera sucks

fyrffytr1 · Oct 22, 2010

Re: what is it?

Try taking a picture outside during the day but, not in direct sunlight. Also, back away about 18-24"s. I assume you have some type of photo editing software to resize the picture. If so, it may have a "crop" feature that will let you get a close-up to post. If not, you can e-mail me your pics and I will do it for you.

Bigcypresshunter · Oct 23, 2010

Re: what is it?

caveman2 said:
i'll try, but my camera sucks

...or your photography skills.

Use the macro setting (flower icon), push the button halfway and pause to let the camera focus. :icon_thumright:

IronSpike · Oct 23, 2010

Re: what is it?

bigcypresshunter said:
caveman2 said:

i'll try, but my camera sucks

Click to expand...

...or your photography skills. Use the macro setting (flower icon), push the button halfway and pause to let the camera focus.

Take pics outside in natural daylight :icon_sunny:

caveman2 · Oct 23, 2010

i used a different camera, i think its a pin but some of the back is missing. i thought it was a man at first, but cleaned it up, and its a woman.

olekyground · Oct 23, 2010

It could be a pin but my guess is a old button. possible early 1900's It looks silver! Really neat find nonetheless!!

SgtJim · Oct 23, 2010

It looks to me like a lady holding a bunch of flowers. Maybe I have been looking at to many buttons. :laughing7:

It certainly is a nice find and I am sure very collectible :icon_thumright:

Jim

Zephyr · Oct 23, 2010

Looks like somebody holding a baby (arm in lower part.) It also looks like the baby is holding something too (looks like a small monkey to me....)

Mackaydon · Oct 23, 2010

Click the second pic 90 degrees to the right for what I think is the right orientation.

BuckleBoy · Oct 24, 2010

I think it is most likely a lid from a Victorian vanity set. There appears to be a "lip" or crimp on the underside of it, right? If that's the case, I'm pretty sure that's what you've got. Many of them were made of ornately decorated silver.

Best Wishes,

Buckleboy