Mystery gold

[LongJohnSilver1]

I was out enjoying a paddle in the great weather today, and found 2 bits of gold. One is a bit of a mystery to me, I knew it was old 14k by the red patina. It was a bright red when I found it with just a little gold shining through most of which rubbed off in my finds pouch. You can still see some in the first photo.
The second photo is after a light clean.

It easily passes the 14k acid test, but what the heck is it from?

 

[hoser]

WOW, that's unusual for sure. The hinge point, and the two I assume, broken studs in the middle make me think it is some sort of elaborate pin. I would think there is a missing clasp bar on top and maybe a hanging medal. Heck I'm stabbing at windmills here. It is cool and it is GOLD!

 

[Diga]

What a strange looking object. It looks like someone randomly soldered some stuff together.

I'm really looking forward to finding out what it is!

 

[itsaring!]

Just guessing it's from some sort of hair pin or Barrette. My mom used to have some neat Asian ones.

 

[Cfmct]

Looks like it was a pin at one time... here is a intact pin close to yours...

e800 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Twisted Wire Pin Brooch

e800 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Twisted Wire Pin Brooch PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASING Pre-owned vintage item. Good condition. Please see pictures for details. Sold as is, as seen on pictures, no returns on vintage/antique items. We do not alter/polish antique items...

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[cellrdwellr]

A pin or tie clip would be my guess, great finds LJS!

 

[TampaBayBrad]

A pin or tie clip would be my guess, great finds LJS!

Those were my guesses.

 

[FelixtheCat]

I like the ring and the mystery item. I don't thing its for ties as those would me more of a clip (so as not to damage the tie). However. there ones that you actually poke a hole in the tie to hold to your shirt but they are usually small and round. I think it was a broch thingy.

 

[LongJohnSilver1]

I like the ring and the mystery item. I don't thing its for ties as those would me more of a clip (so as not to damage the tie). However. there ones that you actually poke a hole in the tie to hold to your shirt but they are usually small and round. I think it was a broch thingy.

I think you're on to it with the brooch. Looking closely I think there was a ball at the other end, a locking clip oppersite the hinge and something attached to those 2 broken points on the front.
The beach this came from was super popular in the 1920 - 40's so I bet it was some lady down there in a full "swimming gown" with this attached.
Man oh man has swimming attire changed since this was lost!

 

[Surf Master]

Looks like it was a pin at one time... here is a intact pin close to yours...

e800 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Twisted Wire Pin Brooch

e800 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Twisted Wire Pin Brooch PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASING Pre-owned vintage item. Good condition. Please see pictures for details. Sold as is, as seen on pictures, no returns on vintage/antique items. We do not alter/polish antique items...

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YEP , Craig nailed it !

 

[OBN]

One thing I like about mystery gold.. its the first to get melted ..

 

[Scubacat]

A piece of gold and a mystery. What else to wish for?

 

[itsaring!]

One thing I like about mystery gold.. its the first to get melted ..

Also makes it easier when you find things with stones missing.

 

[BuckHill]

I was out enjoying a paddle in the great weather today, and found 2 bits of gold. One is a bit of a mystery to me, I knew it was old 14k by the red patina. It was a bright red when I found it with just a little gold shining through most of which rubbed off in my finds pouch. You can still see some in the first photo.
The second photo is after a light clean.

It easily passes the 14k acid test, but what the heck is it from?

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Gold! I haven't found any yet but that is always my reply when anyone asks what I am looking for.

 

[itsaring!]

Gold! I haven't found any yet but that is always my reply when anyone asks what I am looking for.

Good one is when they ask your best find at the beach just say " My girlfriend". A lot of people don't ask further. Have got a few fist bumps over the comment!

 

[Cfmct]

Good one is when they ask your best find at the beach just say " My girlfriend". A lot of people don't ask further. Have got a few fist bumps over the comment!

If its a woman I say, I'm looking for your husbands Rolex... always gets a laugh or smile out of them..

 

[BuckHill]

I will be ready with these next time! Thanks

 

[garviso8511]

YEP , Craig nailed it !

Dang nice catch!