Turquoise and silver NON-JEWELRY items

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Yours looks very similar to mine!

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That’s why i posted it, you reminded me that i had one too! :wink:

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The Aztec culture of Tonalá made skulls inlaid with turquoise, yellow eyes and a jade decoration on the forehead. Period from 1300 to 1521 AD.

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I wonder if they are dead pawn…

Sorry, I couldn’t resist :grin:

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Hee!

(Twenty characters bla-di-bla)

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Hi all :grinning: I purchased this because the letters have personal meaning to me and I thought it was kinda cool. It’s about 52 grams. Not sure if it’s native or age. I couldn’t find any markings. I think it’s a lid to a trinket box. Thanks for letting me share.

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Very nice.
It reminds me of a snuff box lid, depending on size.

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Thanks fernwood :smile: It’s about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

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Oh, I love trinket and pill boxes!
It’s such a sweet thing!

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Fun find! I love these unusual pieces. And it appears well made!

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Thanks so much Stracci :smiley: The chip inlay is what drew me to it.

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Thanks Bmpdvm :grin: I am drawn to the unique pieces, even though I have no idea what they are.

Very nice find. The pull for me is the chip inlay initials. I’ve always been drawn to jewelry with initials, names, and/or dates.

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That is charming – and if the initials are a good match for you, so much the better! It truly is unique and the turquoises are the cherry on top. Any plans for it? I uppose you could look to have a box body made for it, or perhaps put a hook on the back and turn it into a pendant :wink:

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Thanks so much Patina :smiley: The initials were a perfect match for my grandson. He had a really, really rough start and I’m just so thankful he is growing and thriving. So when I saw it, I had to have it. I have this sitting on my desk next to his picture :grin:

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Thank you so much chamekke :smile: I thought about a pendant too but it would be cool to use it as a lid if I can find a little container that fits. It’s just a bit too small for a little mason jar I have. I’m hoping I come across something.

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post picture of reverse with measurements

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Sure :grinning: Here are pictures of the back.


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ok great, no threads to deal with, here is what I would try.
start hitting the glass aisle in your local thrift with the lid in your pocket.
I constantly see loads of clear glass, pressed glass & high end barware/drinking glasses crowding the shelves. eventually you may find the perfect match.

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