What is it?

[Dan(NM)]

A guy found this and is trying to figure out what it is, any help would be appreciated.

 

[Tony in SC]

I was thinking pendulum for a clock but it could be too small?

 

[Mud Hut]

I'm thinking it is a part of a tallit clip.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

The Star of David and Hebrew Shin ("S") would seem to indicate someone of Jewish faith owned it.

 

[Mud Hut]

The Star of David and Hebrew Shin ("S") would seem to indicate someone of Jewish faith owned it.

I was just searching the net trying to confirm my suspicions, and ran across this older thread. Not an exact match, but it's close: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/g...-six-pointed-star-sweater-cloak-fastener.html

 

[Red-Coat]

The Star of David and Hebrew Shin ("S") would seem to indicate someone of Jewish faith owned it.

Agree. That's a stylised Hebrew 'Shin' (the trident-like character) on the shield. In Judaism, the 'Shin' character also stands for the word 'Shaddai', a name for God. I would assume it to be a Jewish religious pendant/medallion of some kind.

 

[bowwinkles]

my first thought was a back plate to a door knocker.

 

[ARC]

Fob.

 

[Dan(NM)]

Thanks guys!!!