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Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Red6, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:11 AM.

  1. Red6

    Red6 Member

    Hi

    I wonder if anybody could help me identify the purpose of this piece. It measures approximately 4 x 3cms, I thought it may be part of a belt or possibly something for decoration in a lady's hair but I don't really know. Any ideas greatly received.

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    Red6, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Looks like half of a belt buckle to me.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Agreed, and it’s between the wars.
     
    Ownedbybear, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    As above. It can be dated to a period when women wore narrow fabric belts.

    Debora

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    Debora, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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    Debora, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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  6. Red6

    Red6 Member

    That's great folks, thanks very much.
     
    Red6, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Looks like it's reverse painted on glass.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like shell inlay..
     
    komokwa, Oct 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I thought painted on abalone mother-of-pearl.
     
    Any Jewelry, Oct 17, 2024 at 12:09 PM
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  10. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Interesting that the design - looks like poppy pods to me - is sideways when installed as half a belt buckle, which I agree it is. Also agree with AJ that it is painted on MOP.
     
    Bronwen, Oct 17, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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  11. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    One clue to the date is also how Czechoslovakia has been split into two words.
     
    Ownedbybear, Oct 17, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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