Possible trade brass/ armband

[HessianHunter]

Hello everyone, I found this piece in a field which produced a 1786 half reale. There are surrounding fields which have produced countless native american stone artifacts. I am guessing this piece is probably trade brass, with the design made my Europeans, possible 16 or 1700s?? Has anyone seen designs like these? I found this relic today and am very curious as to what it may be.

Thank you.

 

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[bill from lachine]

You can see 2 holes on it appears it was attached to something....possibly a musket side plate.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[monsterrack]

As bill said looks like it was attached to something. It's a very cool piece, thanks for posting it O an welcome to T-net

 

[Rege-PA]

That is a nice engraved arm band. They were made with a hole at each end where a thong was put through and tied to fit the arm. I would like to see more pictures of the engraving, look closely for possible makers mark. Many were produced in silver and marked by the maker. Should be professionally restored, don`t try to unbend yourself, that is an awesome find! Middle to late Historic period 1670-1820

 

[Hot diggity]

I want it. Beautiful find!

 

[unclemac]

am i seeing a spotted cat of sorts?