Compass Rose Like Cap - Need Help With ID

[Lunch Bag]

I was doing a little detecting on my property which was a former plantation. The item below (which is very light in weight) was found 8” down in sandy soil. At first I thought in may be the metal piece that fits over the cork on a bottle of champagne but now I am not so sure. It doesn’t appear to be heavy duty enough to be a part of a button but again I am a novice in these matters.

Very much looking forward to an ID by the pro’s and I thank you in advance.

 

[lairmo]

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

First off... if you're using the XP Deus then you're no novice to detecting my friend!
I'm thinking it's saddle hardware/decoration, looks to have been torn off something.

Date wise, I'm thinking mid-19thc.

Nice find,
Dave

 

[Lunch Bag]

Thank you ANTIQUARIAN for giving your educated input.

Late last night I was still wondering what the item was and my thoughts paralleled yours. My wife has a few fancy bridles for her horse and I was thinking the broken ‘cap’ may have been ripped off after a riding incident.

I truly wish these items could talk!

 

[Lunch Bag]

After talking to a few horse people, they think it may have been from a hat instead of a bridle. They indicated that any bridle or saddle hardware would have to be quite sturdy unlike the item I found.

Any thoughts on this theory?

Thank you.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

In all honesty, those of us who regularly detect old homesteads/farms have all found relics like this and have no idea where they came from.
Your mystery piece could be decoration from a piece of furniture, a document box or as you mentioned a ladies hat.

Thanks very much for getting back with a response Sir,
Dave

 

[Lunch Bag]

Thank you ANTIQUARIAN!

It’s quality individuals like yourself that make this forum great.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thank you ANTIQUARIAN!

It’s quality individuals like yourself that make this forum great.

Thank you so much Lunch Bag.

It's the end of January, the ground is frozen solid and we just received another 10" of snow last night.
Sounds like I'm suffering from a case of cabin fever!

Take care my friend,
Dave

 

[DCMatt]

It's hard to say for sure because the edges are so degraded but it could be a bed bolt cover.

 

[Hawks88]

I agree. I would say it was a decorative piece that was attached to leather. Maybe hat,saddle, saddle bags, etc. Nice find.

 

[Lunch Bag]

Thank you for the additional suggestions!

And here’s a picture from my property which may warm those stuck in the colder climates.

 

[A2coins]

17 degrees and 40 below wind chill That's a great pic