So I was detecting a creek with my friend - diggyboy and we were having a incredible day so far with finding 9 rings no gold though;( but we were heading away from the honey hole and I come across this. If anyone knows what it is or has anyone found something similar let me know.
Broach maybe???
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It is definitely a horseharness rosette. See the photo below, showing one at the junction of the straps at the top of the horse's bridle.
Your bridle rosette appears to have a brass crossbar on its back... but I can't tell from the photo what the back itself is made of. If the back is thin iron sheetmetal, it is from the late-1800s into the 20th Century. If it is "lead-solder filled" it is from the mid-1800s. (If it is a lead-solder filled back, it will feel heavy for its size, because that type isn't hollow inside, like the ironbacked ones are.)
Your bridle rosette appears to have a brass crossbar on its back... but I can't tell from the photo what the back itself is made of. If the back is thin iron sheetmetal, it is from the late-1800s into the 20th Century. If it is "lead-solder filled" it is from the mid-1800s. (If it is a lead-solder filled back, it will feel heavy for its size, because that type isn't hollow inside, like the ironbacked ones are.)
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I have to agree. That bar on the back is not seen on too many things besides the rosettes.
CBG posted at the same time I did.
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These type of rosettes were popular in the late 19th - early 20th C. Clean it gently then put a drop or two of light oil on it to fill the scratches. You may find a picture of initials under the glass.
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