...brass...old...could be anything.

[mk4125]

There is an obvious difference on the one side..small hole punched in it (earring, necklace, medal, christmas ornament. ..who knows). It was found inside of a fur trader camp with most everything dating in the early 1800s to 1860s. =CONFIG]1460222[/ATTACH]

 

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[4x4x4]

Mk4125....I don’t know if you can see the pics...out of focus. HINT; photograph on flat , non textured surface, good lighting.
Seems your camera is focusing the closest thing to the lens , IE, your hand. Strange position on the hole though.
Mark.

 

[DCMatt]

Possibly a parasol rosette - fits on top of the canopy to hold it to the shaft.


Turn of the 20th C.

 

[Icewing]

I'm positive it's just a modern external star lock washer, of which there are many variations.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?...-25&sk=&cvid=A8930E6FA19F483CB539937A3D97C8D1

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm positive it's just a modern external star lock washer, of which there are many variations.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?...-25&sk=&cvid=A8930E6FA19F483CB539937A3D97C8D1

wouldnt brass defeat the purpose of a lock washer?

 

[Icewing]

wouldnt brass defeat the purpose of a lock washer?

Depends on the application and if you need it to be rust resistant.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Depends on the application and if you need it to be rust resistant.

I looked it up and yes you are right there are brass lock washers just as there are brass springs. I imagine a different alloy is used. There is also a type where a tab is bent up to lock the nut in place.

But i dont think this is a modern lock washer, unless you can find an exact match. I would be more inclined to think its one of those parasol center pieces or maybe from a motor armature.

 

[mk4125]

I looked it up and yes you are right there are brass lock washers just as there are brass springs. I imagine a different alloy is used. There is also a type where a tab is bent up to lock the nut in place.

But i dont think this is a modern lock washer, unless you can find an exact match. I would be more inclined to think its one of those parasol center pieces or maybe from a motor armature.

I will get a better picture uploaded....I guess what is odd on this one is that the outside pattern is not the same, there is a small hole tapped through and it was found in an area with no pipes (or electricity). Thanks all for your help.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Most all of those parasol pieces have one side different but someone would have to take the time to search all the patents. The photos are a little out of focus.

This is not a match of course, just an example.
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[Bigcypresshunter]

I will get a better picture uploaded....I guess what is odd on this one is that the outside pattern is not the same, there is a small hole tapped through and it was found in an area with no pipes (or electricity). Thanks all for your help.

There is a hole besides the one in the center?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Give us a side view too. Is it flat?

 

[mk4125]

 

[mk4125]

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. The smallest hole is definitely made from a drill (not "punched" through). The rough looking hole is where the brass has worn away / through.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The hole would make it seem like part of a necklace or adornment. this is a cool item, looks like a machine stamped item and it should be solvable. I doubt that its modern. Somebody gonna get it

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This parasol 1875 patented notch ring looks closer but still no match. Somebody maybe could search the 19th century umbrella/parasol patents

 

[bradyboy]

American legion pin?