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    Posted 8 years ago

    Bettyb00
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    I found this old silver stick pin in a charity store and I have no idea what it represents but it is interesting.
    It looks like an E within the letter C and I cannot see any marks or numbers.

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    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Looks more like a horseshoe than a C. I think it might have belonged to a horse lover or perhaps it represents a stable. Often, smaller pieces of silver weren't hallmarked.
    2. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Interesting pin. I believe you have it correct with the "E" inside of a "C".

      If it were meant to represent a horseshoe, I'd expect it to be displayed up or down-- to bring good luck versus sideways display.

      As far as the initials and their meaning-- it could be a person's name or perhaps a school (College).

      scott

    3. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Thank-you scottvez:) I agree 100%. I would hever have picked that as a horseshoe lol!

    4. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Glad to help-- and thanks for sharing!

      Wish that there was more to go on, in order to provide more details on your pin.

      scott
    5. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Thank-you Scott,I am pleased you find this pin as interesting as I do:)
      Betty

      Efesgirl
      Horseshoes usually face upwards< U >it is considered bad luck to face a horseshoe in any other direction
    6. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Up or Down are the two ways I have seen depending on the area.

      Some believe up holds the good luck, fortune.... for the person; others display it down so the good luck, fortune, etc... can shower down.

      scott
    7. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Hi Scott,I have a horseshoe from my childhood it hangs points upward high on my front door and I have always believed the old superstition if pointed downwards all good luck/fortune will wash away.
      I think it is a preference as to which theory you adhere to but I do love horseshoes and the sybolisim they represent.


      Betty
    8. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Thank-you for the love:)
      ttomtucker
      racer4four
      kyratango
      officialfuel
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      aura
      scottvez
      efesgirl
    9. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      I know about the old superstition about the horseshoe position of up vs. down This particular shape just brings to mind the letter "C" fashioned in a design similar to a horseshoe. I didn't say it WAS a horseshoe.

      I have a downward facing horseshoe, attached to a rush plaque, hanging on the stairway wall. No bad luck here. :-)))
    10. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      I shall reiterate your statement to me verbatim."Looks more like a horseshoe than a C".
      No mention of what you are saying now.
    11. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      It is a C designed to look like a horse-shoe because the artist takes creative liberties.

      End of discussion. :P
    12. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Thats very interesting were you able to read the jewellery artists mind when he/she designed this pin?
    13. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      Of course. I'm American. We can do anything. :)

      LOL.
    14. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Topic is now closed because I say so:)
    15. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      Eh, delete the comments. But I can always post more. :P
    16. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Why should I delete comments? Because you say so.?.topic closed does not mean delete all comments.It means no further discussion on topic.
      But you are welcome to comment as much as your little heart desires:)
    17. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Laughable updates when original comments are visible for all to read!

      Again, nice pin betty!

      scott
    18. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      We cannot be so serious here at all times. Gotta relax and have some fun. :P
    19. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Hi Scott,my sentiments exactly!:))
    20. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      I do not want to spoil the fun by deleting all comments as suggested by Spiritbear:))
    21. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 8 years ago
      Spiritbear,I AM having fun with this light hearted banter.Sounds like you are taking this far to seriously:)
      Love and light:)
    22. tonyb, 7 years ago
      Hi, BettybOO. did you ever find out what this is? I have one , too, tho slightly different on the face
    23. billretirecoll billretirecoll, 7 years ago
      Cleveland Electric...:^)

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