Brass/copper plate found

[Kam in MN]

Hi everyone,

I found this plate several days ago, it was about a foot deep in the center of town. Size is 2 7/8" by 1 7/8" and is about .030 thick.

As you can see there are several different 'initials' inscribed on each side with two corners that I believe were intentionally 'folded' over. I assume this because they are almost identical in size of the folds.

There is also a 'logo' or something other than initials in one corner, it looks likes a "C" over a "V" with a circle around it.

One side also has a series of hash marks of almost identical size and in series of three different 'lines'.

Has anyone seen anything like this?? Suggestions are:

Engravers test piece, scrap metal used by an engraver before going to work on a more elaborate piece. Testing different 'tools' or styles of print.

Fur traders chit, used to establish the amount of furs brought in for trade during fur trade era.

Anyone have any other suggestions or help

Later,
Kam in MN

 

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Fur traders chit, used to establish the amount of furs brought in for trade during fur trade era..I like this 1 -don't know if it's true but looks like someone was keeping count ...Good luck with a home made piece very hard to I.D.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Did you look carefully for a copper or brassware makers mark on the backside?

For some reason, I cant seem to visualize the shape of the item. Is it a rectangle like a copper printing plate?

 

[Brian C.]

That is a very interesting find, in this hobby we find many items that will make us scratch our heads, it could be a fur trade item as mentioned, but who knows.