Featured 1910 Watch or Charm Brooch?

I found this under the loose floor boards in my attic. The home was built in 1900. I've found several cancelled bank checks dated 1908 as well. I was able to locate a calendar advertisement online from the jeweler dated 1910 which was located in the center of town, a five-block walk from my home. I was able to clean it somewhat. I think it's a charm or watch holder brooch? I don't know what the metal is (it looks gold) nor can I read the maker. It's very dainty and tiny - barely an 1 1/2" x 1/2". Is anyone familiar with the marking or the history of these brooches? Thank you so much!!

 

Lovely!

 

could be ladies watch holder...

 

Watch, I'd think too. A practical accessory at the time.

Debora

 

I can't figure out how you would put a watch onto it. Both ends of the loop look soldered closed.

 

maybe a missing clasp.....

 

I don't believe this to be gold. Being it has no hallmarks marking it as such, I'd bet this is likely gold filled.

 

What an amazing and magical find! That must have been super exciting to notice, hrm this floorboard feels loose, checks it, it opens!, hidden loot! This is a very good story! Gold or gold filled!

 

That's what I thought at first too and the loop is solid so I have no idea.

 

My attic is a huge stand up and my favorite place in the house. There are two different sections of flooring - huge wide planking, very long, l'd say 7 -8' in one area and then regular wood flooring like the living spaces. Most of the wide planking is not nailed down and some of it is warped. The insulation is cotton - so cool. I go up every once in a while and look around for fun. I've got quite a collection of marbles that I keep finding! It's like stepping back into time and wondering about who lived here and what children played in the attic. (It's the little things! )

 

Could this possibly be used to hold glasses? Just a thought

 

I think it's a good thought.

 

Last picture looks like a maker's mark with the first letter an "A" and second letter an ?R? or "H".

If you want to figure out the mark, it looks intact and readable--not worn out. Sometimes I try opening the image in Mac preview and using magnifier tool to enlarge it or using a magnifying app.

 

ooh, interesting!