At least we believe it to be a garter belt pin clip of some kind. It's a little larger than a half dollar, and a very lovely Nouveau sculpt as only the Victorians knew how to do it. With her strong facial features perfectly etched into the ultra light tin design, not to mention resembling the popular "Gibson Girl" illustrations of said time era, (hair pulled up, surrounded by blossoming flowers and ribbon), --why, a pair of these strapped to either thigh stocking and staring back at you would likely be a bit intimidating. Or stimulating. Or both! This same gorgeous design was also utilized on brooches, pendants, chatelaine holders / belts, buckles etc...
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She has a bit of a stern look on her face, as if to say "Oh, you are interested in seeing more, you naughty boy"
From what I can see from the picture it looks to be either silver plate or possibly pewter. This is a nice find Karswell, an overlooked object d' art from a century ago, thanks for sharing.
It's gorgeous. I'm going to pretend it's a token for one of those all-wooden Victorian arcade game parlors. Good for two plays on the clockwork cricket board or a peep into the naughty bathing-tent machine!
That's the definition of "haughty". You get in her way you might have that pin rammed down your gullet!
I love the age on that; it might just be the lighting but has a really strong play of light and shadow.
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