Colonial brass whatzit... musket plate or decoration??

[Patriot Relics]

Found this curious piece of brass/copper alloy. Has detailed engravings with a floral motif. 4 matching mini slits, 2 in top and 2 on bottom. Any ideas

 

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[nhbenz]

Pretty cool. Reminds me of the 1780’s sort of buttons. Neck stock buckle? Just guessing with little to base it on.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Does appear there is a clasp of sort on the intact side, that would have been mirrored (but has broken off) on the opposite end...?

 

[Patriot Relics]

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[DCMatt]

I'm just guessing, but the floral motif looks Victorian to me - 1880's - 1900's. The size and shape of the object are consistent with a hair barrette.

 

[smokeythecat]

I concur with late colonial period. That's due to the type of manufacture. I do not think it's part to a musket, however it's really neat. I haven't seen anything quite like it before.

 

[Bruce R]

Reminds me of something from a music stand, the part that holds the sheet music.

 

[BIGSCOTT]

I dont know why but, i see a bent up old shoe horn.

 

[Patriot Relics]

I'm just guessing, but the floral motif looks Victorian to me - 1880's - 1900's. The size and shape of the object are consistent with a hair barrette.

The casting is quite heavy and hand etched, unlike the victorian sash buckles and brooches I've dug with floral motif. It's heavy cast bronze, so I'm thinking late Colonial

 

[Patriot Relics]

I concur with late colonial period. That's due to the type of manufacture. I do not think it's part to a musket, however it's really neat. I haven't seen anything quite like it before.

Thanks Smokey, this one just feels like something special... maybe one day I'll find a match

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Horse tack? Part of a bridle?

 

[Patriot Relics]

Horse tack? Part of a bridle?

Horse tac is along the same lines I was thinking, maybe I'll find a match someday. Thanks for taking a shot Tim