Dano882 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Can anyone advise me as to what these are and what they are used for? The one with the trim around it is light than the others without. The plaques are very heavy and some are starting to go green on the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Are you sure those are Pontiac items? The artistry of the Indian portrait is not the same as what I have seen for the car company. (And actually, the artistry is amateurish, I think not something a major company would commission.) Edited October 23, 2020 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Green usually means presence of copper. But the appearance is silvery. Monel, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 They look bronze to me, the same composition as cents, with the silvery look being a trick of the light. The green is corrosion, and on collectibles is not fixable. I believe that is what these are... sculpture intended for wall art. I don't believe these are automotive in origin. Some people like the look with the corrosion so you may actually be able to find them a happy home, if that is your intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 They could just as readily be a western souvenir from a long-ago roadside souvenir stand--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Ash trays ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 It could virtually be anything western, casino, Indian themed event, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano882 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Thank you all for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Are there any markings on the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 What is their diameter? More than a foot? They look very large, and that might be a clue too. Something large and heavy likely wouldn't be a decorative wall hanging. 48 minutes ago, John348 said: Are there any markings on the back? That's an excellent question. A picture of the back, or at least a maker's name, initials, or monogram, might give the answer, or get us closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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