Featured Any idea what this bullseye agate piece was used for?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by GiveMeOldJewelry, May 5, 2020.

  1. GiveMeOldJewelry

    GiveMeOldJewelry Member

    You all were so helpful with my 15K coral ring, I thought I'd try you on this sterling vermeil bullseye agate piece. The lady who sold the lot said she thought it was a collar stud, which makes sense, but I've never seen one with this crescent cut-out. Obviously there for a reason. Nothing seems broken off or missing, so it has me stumped.
     

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  2. MaJa

    MaJa Well-Known Member

    single cufflink, ca. 1860-1900
     
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  3. GiveMeOldJewelry

    GiveMeOldJewelry Member

    Thanks Maja!
     
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    GiveMeOldJewelry Member

    One more thing Maja, what would the crescent notch be there for?
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    easier to slide into a tight button hole...
     
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

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  7. MaJa

    MaJa Well-Known Member

    the crescent exists in different shapes. The one here is pretty small and my guess is that it was put on using a button hook.
     
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