2 unknowns from Confederate camp

[kyphote]

Hi all. Hunted a rebel camp last night and dug these two things. Item 1 is heavy brass and item 2 is pewter. It's possible I haven't fit the separate pieces in image 2 together correctly -- they were found in the same hole, but might not even belong together. Any ideas on either? Thanks

 

[BuckleBoy]

I think the top piece was identified as a part from an old door lock a while back. The bottom piece I have not seen anywhere before...


Regards,



Buck

 

[kyphote]

I think the top piece was identified as a part from an old door lock a while back. The bottom piece I have not seen anywhere before...


Regards,



Buck

Thanks BB, I got the same reply on another forum so I'm guessing item 1 is solved.

 

[Lucas]

Second is some sort of applied ornament... was either gilt or painted. Furniture or carriage related is my guess.

Looks beter turned 180 degrees from the way the pic is.

 

[creskol]

My guess on the pewter item is, is that it's the lower portion of fancy door knob escutcheon plate.

 

[kyphote]

My guess on the pewter item is, is that it's the lower portion of fancy door knob escutcheon plate.

Thanks, creskol. I was thinking the same thing and planned on marking it solved should someone confirm that suspicion. Thanks to all.