Brass Whatchamacalit

[wildwood]

Found this today at early to mid 1800's homestead site. One side is broken off but it measures about five inches in length and about 1/8 inch thick. Design is only on the front, the back is blank as to where it would fasten to something. Any ideas?

 

[johnnyi]

It looks like it might be a side pate (cheek plate?) to a small gun. Can you show the back?

 

[wildwood]

Here's a pic of the back... Thanks for looking!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It looks like it might be a side pate (cheek plate?) to a small gun. Can you show the back?

I would say yes its from a flintlock. http://www.bobsphotogallery.com/gallery2/v/FurTrade/FlintLockParts/

 

[BioProfessor]

The condition of the piece is amazing. How did you clean it?

Daryl

 

[wildwood]

Thanks Bigcypresshunter and Johnnyi, much appreciated! BioProfessor: soap and water then Renaissance Wax. Thrilled that its in good condition and that I actually found it!

 

[BioProfessor]

Your soil is much nicer than mine. The green crud usually gets mine and yours had none.

I use that wax as well. Really good stuff.

Daryl

 

[vayank54]

That came out looking nice. It's probably dates late 1700's to early 1800's a cool find

 

[wildwood]

Thanks VA for the info! I was quite pleased to have found the "cheek" plate, and it is in good condition to boot!

 

[vayank54]

You're welcome. I've found a few early pieces like that but not a lot. I love finding the early stuff.