Looks familiar but can’t place it

louie088

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• May 8, 2021

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Found this at an old house site. Not sure what it is. Appears to have some fancy on each side with a Dog chasing another animal. It’s not very big. Maybe 1.5” x 0.5”)
Could it have been a bell for on a pets collar?
Any insight is welcome. Thank you!

 

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• May 8, 2021

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Ink well?

 

louie088

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• May 9, 2021

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Sage said:

Ink well?

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Nah, it’s hollow on the bottom like a “cap” or bell..

 

campnagle

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• May 9, 2021

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decretive to go over glass ink well and hold a big feather quill?

 

1715Hunter

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• May 9, 2021

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I don't think that's an inkwell cap- way too small.
Some kind of finial?

 

louie088

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Typically the “dog hunting” buttons and other items with that design were for personal items belonging to a man. Thought maybe small oil lamp lid, or candle snuffer. But I’m really leaning towards inkwell lid.

 

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• May 13, 2021

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I’m thinking a bicycle bell. It looks like one side is higher than other where the actuator would be.

 

louie088

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• May 16, 2021

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TexasLurker said:

I’m thinking a bicycle bell. It looks like one side is higher than other where the actuator would be.

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Think its to small for hat, also the hunting theme does not go with a bicycle tac. Not sure if thats even a think, bicycle tac but it sounds good.

 

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• May 16, 2021

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Complete shot in the dark, but possibly half of a pomander? Looks old for sure!

 

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• May 16, 2021

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Bell

 

louie088

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• May 17, 2021

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cellrdwellr said:

Complete shot in the dark, but possibly half of a pomander? Looks old for sure!

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Huh that’s interesting and hadn’t thought of that. Is this somthing a man would have owned? I figure the hunting scene to be gender specific to a man in those times.