What is this? Egyptian symbols?

[LETSHUNTNOW]

HELLO, found this today at a house built in the 1920's....Have no idea what it is... Made out of copper or brass...Measure 1 inch wide and 1 inch tall...Has what looks like egyptian symbols on front and back.....Three corners have a small sqare hole and i guess last hole is broken...No numbers or any other identifying marks....Thanks for your help.....

 

[jdsarasin8194]

Re: What is this?

well I can tell you for a fact that the design is Egyptian...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its from an Egyptian revival watch fob. Thats my guess.

There would be several of these hooked together. If I get a chance Ill take a picture from my 1909 Sears catalog. They may have some similar.

Another thought would be bracelet or belt.

 

[CRUSADER]

I think its from an Egyptian revival watch fob. Thats my guess.

There would be several of these hooked together. If I get a chance Ill take a picture from my 1909 Sears catalog. They may have some similar.

Another thought would be bracelet or belt.

yeah I know what you mean, chained together maybe with a couple of others plus other smaller bits

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

1920's Egyptian Revival watch fob.
http://www.goantiques.com/detail,grand-tour-egyptian,1636108.html


BTW welcome to the "What Is Its" of TN. Go back and find the rest.
http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,1636108.html#image3

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres the entire watch fob for the record.

 

[72cheyenne]

As always, nice ID and pictures BCH.

 

[LETSHUNTNOW]

THANKS BCH FOR YOUR GREAT PICTURES AND INFO...GOING TO GO BACK AND MAYBE FIND THE REST...THANKS.......TOM

 

[WilliamBoyd]

This is an Egyptian Revival watch fob.

The Sears company started selling these around 1905, when one appeared in it's catalog.

It has Egyptian symbols on both sides, usually includes a medallion with a sphinx and pyramids
on one side and a pharoah and various hieroglyphic symbols on the other side.

The medallions were later made separately for wearing as amulets or jewelry.

Some are found with the loops removed and look like coins.

I have seen versions of this item for years on Internet coin and metal detecting boards,
on Ebay, at coin shows, and even in movies.

See my website under "Egyptian Magic Coin Token" for more information on these items.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

A similar design was also used in a bracelet, although the panel you have is a good match for the fob. Could be more of it nearby!

 

[TimC]

You're one of the best Bigcy. My hat's off to you, but you can't have the hat. It's a Tilly.

 

[Doolin88]

I think it is Egyptian-a lot REALLY cool find!

 

[Breezie]

A similar design was also used in a bracelet, although the panel you have is a good match for the fob. Could be more of it nearby!

Yes on all of the accounts: Watch fob, bracelet, or ladies belt. Neat find, Breezie