Brass Plate with a Handle from a late 18th Century Site

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This one is a bit of a head scratcher. I found this yesterday at a homesite that produced late 18th century relics and coins up through about 1830. This particular piece was in a spot with a ton of tombac buttons which would suggest late 18th century, but the construction looks more 1810-1830. I have no idea what it is though:

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The plate is brass and the holes are just irregular enough that I'm positive that they were hand drilled. The handle is iron and then there's a brass knob on the end. The number and size of the holes make me think that it was sewn into something, but I can't think of what. No marking whatsoever on the top or bottom. Anyone have an idea on what this is?
 

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