Cellar Hole find

[cologneman]

Any idea anyone? I found this in a cellar hole today. The cellar hole appears on an 1838 map but not on the next map of 1851. So I figure this item to be earlier than 1850 if that helps. Looks to be made of copper and is very thin with the back hollowed out and 4" in length. Any help identifying would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[trapperart]

No help with ID but congrats

 

[OldSean]

Looks like the decorative face of a drawer pull

 

[Ahab8]

Can you post a pic of the back

 

[Bruce R]

Piece from a steamer trunk.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very interesting piece!

 

[cologneman]

Can you post a pic of the back

Here's the back

 

[Scrappy]

Looks like a decorative piece. From the back I think I see a fastening point on the one side. Perhaps a steamer trunk piece as suggested. Stamped, so likely 19th century.

 

[cologneman]

Thanks with the help everyone. Steamer trunk or face plate makes sense. I am thinking drawer pull faceplate. Weather permitting I'll be heading back to the cellar hole for more finds. Thanks again with the id ing.