invent4hir
Bronze Member
All, I uncovered a pronged disk about 2.75" in diameter and accompanying stud-like object with the words "CHASE BRASS" stamped on it. I seek the identity and approximate date this relic was manufactured, as they will be included in an educational display case that will be donated to a local historical society. They were found on what was once a farm road so may be related to 19th - early 20th century transportation (horse saddle, bridle, wagon, or buggy). The four sharp prongs indicate that the disk was once seated into softer material (i.e. wood, leather). The threads of the stud-like object won’t screw into anything, but maybe were designed to cause friction and possibly keep the disk centered.
Prior to posting it I also showed the relic to land surveyors, thinking it may be a survey or right-of-way marker. That does not appear to be the case. I also showed it to furniture manufacturers, refinishers, and upholsterers, who couldn’t identify as a furniture ornament or leg slide. I’ve taken it to hardware stores who’s staff have no idea. I’ve also looked at 1000s of photos on-line without a match (ordnance shells, saddle rosettes, lamp base, etc.). I contacted Chase Brass and Copper who shared the description and photos with some collectors and old timers in the factory who hadn’t seen anything like it. One of the collectors suggested contacting the Mattatuck Museum (in Waterbury, CN where Chase began). I looked through the museum on-line database and found no match. The museum also has a research department who I'm waiting to hear from. In the meantime, can anyone of the forum ID and/or date this mystery object?
Prior to posting it I also showed the relic to land surveyors, thinking it may be a survey or right-of-way marker. That does not appear to be the case. I also showed it to furniture manufacturers, refinishers, and upholsterers, who couldn’t identify as a furniture ornament or leg slide. I’ve taken it to hardware stores who’s staff have no idea. I’ve also looked at 1000s of photos on-line without a match (ordnance shells, saddle rosettes, lamp base, etc.). I contacted Chase Brass and Copper who shared the description and photos with some collectors and old timers in the factory who hadn’t seen anything like it. One of the collectors suggested contacting the Mattatuck Museum (in Waterbury, CN where Chase began). I looked through the museum on-line database and found no match. The museum also has a research department who I'm waiting to hear from. In the meantime, can anyone of the forum ID and/or date this mystery object?
