gardenscott
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I think this is some sort of lock plate? Dug in a 1880's ghost town.
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Lock plate?
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That's a great piece you have - love the eagle cover plate. I'm thinking it is a steamer trunk lockplate - probably made by Eagle Lock Co Terryville CT based on the eagle design over a key and made prior to Civil War.
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THAT IS A CIVIL WAR LOCK PLATE TO A TRUNK BOX 
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It looks like it came from a trunk. Neat find.
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Thanks guys for your help!
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Nice lock plate. I like that Eagle cover plate.
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