Melted metal object - original use?

[Lisa in California]

[Note: photos are too large to post, 3.4MB.]

After a relative passed away, we found in her family keepsake box what appears to be a small melted metal object. There is no one left in the family to ask questions about the object.

If I am remembering things correctly, next to the object was a burned coin wrapped in paper with the words “from the earthquake” (or similar words).  The family lived in San Francisco and they were there during the 1906 earthquake.  At some point, the grandfather left his residence to help his daughter’s family flee their neighbourhood. His neighbourhood was ultimately destroyed during the fire.

Would anyone be able to explain in simple terms how I can alter the photo so it can be posted, please? If not, if I give a description of the item, would anyone be willing to offer suggestions of what someone might keep after it has been “destroyed” (such as jewellery, a crucifix, etc.).  Thank you, Lisa

[Wiggy]

How about reducing the size of the photo then trying posting again?     
 
Wiggy

[AlanBoyd]

If you’re not very comfortable with image processing software (are you PC or Mac?) how about viewing the image on your phone and making a screenshot – that should be a lot smaller.

[Lisa in California]

I don’t know how to reduce the size.  . I’m photo-sizing challenged.    But thank you for reading my post. 

[Lisa in California]

I’m an iPad. 

The original photos were taken with my husband’s phone and emailed to my iPad.  I will try taking a screenshot.  Thank you for the suggestion, AlanBoyd.

[AlanBoyd]

iPad – me too.

I just had a try, and the screen shot images are surprisingly large. Anyway, I recommend a free app called “Image Size” available on the App Store. I have no connection with this app, but I do use it from time to time.

If you search for it by name it should be at or close to the top, black icon, blue diamond with curly arrow inside.

[Lisa in California]

Unfortunately, when I take a screenshot of the original photo, it doubles the MB. But it was a good idea.

Just read your post - I guess I do have to use that option. I did read about the option in RootsChat but I was hoping that I could work around it. Thank you again for helping and for giving details about how to “get there”.  I’ll get it eventually.

[Lisa in California]

I’m having trouble (no surprise there).  I will try again when it is quiet in the house and when I can concentrate.  Thank you both again for your replies and suggestions.

[Erato]

If you've got Microsoft Office, then use it to open the photo.  Select 'edit image' and then 'change size.'  You can specify the width and height you want or reduce the image by x%.