As usual another object Im not sure

[Foster]

Curious as to what this went to. Looks to be brass. I has a pattern on one side. I know it's been folded but not sure what it went to.

 

[SkaBa]

Bump

 

[Tedyoh]

So since its so corroded and folded i think it may be copper? Brass folded like that would snap i would think. Can you make anything else out other than the tiny stars? How many stars do you see?

 

[jamey]

maybe a bracket to hold your oil lamp back in the day

 

[Foster]

So since its so corroded and folded i think it may be copper? Brass folded like that would snap i would think. Can you make anything else out other than the tiny stars? How many stars do you see?

You are right it is copper. All I see is a bunch of tiny stars. May have to zoom in.

 

[Foster]

 

[jamey]

oops,did not realize it was so small,maybe part of the oil lamp because of the hole

 

[nhbenz]

The latest pictures look as though it were gold gilt originally, with some remaining in the stars. Does it look that way in person?
If so, perhaps part off of a gilt carriage clock? Maybe something like an escutcheon for the top handle?

 

[SkaBa]

Maybe an old penny run through an embossing machine?

 

[Foster]

The latest pictures look as though it were gold gilt originally, with some remaining in the stars. Does it look that way in person?
If so, perhaps part off of a gilt carriage clock? Maybe something like an escutcheon for the top handle?

Yes it does. Going to try to take a better pic through a magnifying glass.

 

[Foster]

Front and back.

 

[Foster]

I don't want to "scrub" on it too much. Afraid I might damage it.

 

[tamrock]

I'm thinking a fancy fastener to attach to an old luggage, trunk or something like that? It looks like it had a gold wash or guilt finish originally.

 

[DCMatt]

Gold gilt on both sides... Is that because of the process or was this piece made for both sides to be seen?

 

[relic lover]

I think the hole is square for a reason. I am thinking hilt for a handmade knife

 

[highnam]

Really cool piece, looks to have some age, hope you get your id

 

[relic lover]

Bump

 

[Foster]

Bump

 

[Bruce R]

Looks to be a piece of jewelry with something missing.

 

[Foster]

bump