What Is This Thing My Grandpa Found Metal Detecting?

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Saryntha New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 06/06/2020 7:23 pm Is this a mid century decor piece? Something Quebecois? California art? I think it was found on Laguna Beach in the 70s. It "taxes me"! (Channeling Khan). Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/06/2020 7:32 pm to CCF. A member will be along soon to help you. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
mtuma3 Pillar of the Community United States 741 Posts	Posted 06/06/2020 8:25 pm Coming soon to the History Channel... The Lost Gold of Laguna Beach! Seriously, you didn't say how large it is but it looks like a French Antique brooch... Worn on ladies clothing. You need to have it looked at by a antique jewelry dealer. Mark ANA Member My7070 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 33739 Posts	Posted 06/06/2020 8:27 pm @Saryntha, first welcome to CCF. Second, could you please also post a pic of the reverse? If this is a medal, there might be evidence of that on the back. Thx. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
cdngmt Valued Member Canada 385 Posts	Posted 06/07/2020 12:42 am Probably would help to have a picture of the other side.... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 171034 Posts	Posted 06/07/2020 01:02 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Saryntha New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 06/07/2020 03:06 am It is big - 3" diameter, and reverse is attached. Looks modified to hang on a wall or on a ? Thank you for such quick responses. I think too big for a brooch. Report this Post to the Staff
alganbagerap Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2490 Posts	Posted 06/07/2020 06:48 am I have seen similar items used to embellish pianos, furniture and carriages. Either side of the mounting there are two holes which appear to have been filled with solder. These would probably have been the mounting lugs. The style is early C19th French Empire. Report this Post to the Staff
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