Any Ideas on This One?

[creskol]

I think it is plated brass. Does it say 1411 on it? There are no markings on the back.
It measures about inch across the arch and is about 5/8 of an inch from top to bottom

 

[Breezie]

C, I can see where you see the 1411, but I'm thinking the 1's maybe be decorative lines and the 4 maybe a decorative line with a 'clump' on it. It looks like part of a bridle ROSETTE. Breezie

 

[creskol]

Thanks Breezie ... never really considered that possibility. My heart skipped a beat when I first dug it thinking it was a piece of cut silver or something.

 

[Breezie]

Thanks Breezie ... never really considered that possibility. My heart skipped a beat when I first dug it thinking it was a piece of cut silver or something.

Have you tried to clean it yet? A short bath in some lemon juice & water might clean it enough to get a different view. I know what you mean about the heart skipping thingie. Breezie

 

[traderoftreasures]

looks to be part of a whole round object for sure

 

[DirtDigler]

If it's plated then 1411 doesn't refer to the year of manufacture. Plating wasn't invented until much later. It almost looks like it's cast. Very curious indeed!