Copper Item

[Metal Magnet]

I found this copper item at an old stagecoach stop (circa 1850s). Leaf pattern with raised circle with 13 stars and a hole in the middle. There is a pin at the top (raised circle on front side - first pic) that holds some sort of attachment mechanism on the reverse side it seems. I have no idea what it is - any help appreciated.

 

[Chug And Red]

Great post!!! I just cant figure out why Clock popped in my head when i saw it!!!! Hopfully someone else has info for you!! HH Chug

 

[Erik in NJ]

Ain't no clock with 13 stars though it does look like one ...obviously something commemorating the 13 colonies....it's a VERY nice find, but I can't venture a guess as to what it might have been. Just wanted to say I liked it!

 

[Metal Magnet]

Thanks for the comments! I about fell over when i found it. I also found a watch cover with buckeye leaves on it and a very old hammer ax head.

 

[Dano Sverige]

Looks like a decorative plate for something.Maybe the pull handle (plunger?) from an old pinball machine or one armed bandit (slot machine i think you call them)?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Clock part popped into my head too. It looks like a leaf. Does your camera have a macro lens setting for closeups?

 

[Metal Magnet]

Yes, let me get some closer shots here later today. thanks for all input. what came to my mind was a decorative plate for boots or some sort of firearm.

 

[Metal Magnet]

Okay folks, as requested, here are some macro shots. i will do that from now on. use the previous pics for scale. thanks again for any help!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Much better pics. I forget what you call it but the backside has a cog ratchet type of thingy so its a mechanical part made to turn. I keep thinking cuckoo clock part.