copper or brass machine part?

[bloo]

Any help to id would be appreciated. I am sorry about the clarity of the photos. The item looks to be made of copper or brass. It has a date stamped Feb 6th 1860. I found in a farm field.


Thanks

 

[BioProfessor]

If you use something other than a white background, your pictures will be better. Also, if you are using the Macro setting (flower icon), the plane of focus is very thin so a shot straight down will put more in focus than one from the side. A little more detail and we can probably tell you pretty quick.

Whatever it is, it is in good shape for being in the ground.

Daryl

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Tell us exactly what the stamped writing says.
Do you see Pat. or Patent?
Is it Feb. 6th, 1860 or is it Feb. 6, 1860?
A close up pic of the stamping would be best.

You appear to have poor lighting. Halogen or outside daylight is best.
Watch your shadows.

 

[Chug And Red]

Also need pic of the bottom and side view Please!!!! I looks very familiar!! Chug

Oops also does it appear to be broken off of something!!!!!

OK this is my second modification of my responce!!!!!

Could it be part of a telegraph for morris code??

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

OK I see it now. Its like you said
FEB 6TH 1860.

 

[bloo]

Thank you for the advise on picture taking. I have a lot to learn and was getting frustrated with my photos. The last picture that was lightened up shows the detail fairly well. There is a stamp above the date that show Pat. but I can not read a patent number. The item does appear to be slightly bent but not broken off. I was looking at pictures of telegraph machines. The piece looks as if it could be from a telegraph but I could not find one that looks exactly like this piece. Thank you to all that have responded and for the advise.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thank you for the advise on picture taking. I have a lot to learn and was getting frustrated with my photos. The last picture that was lightened up shows the detail fairly well. There is a stamp above the date that show Pat. but I can not read a patent number. The item does appear to be slightly bent but not broken off. I was looking at pictures of telegraph machines. The piece looks as if it could be from a telegraph but I could not find one that looks exactly like this piece. Thank you to all that have responded and for the advise.

OK I see the P now. If you can get us that patent date, we can do a patent search. A close up of the numbers will be a big help. I searched "Feb. 6th 1860" patents but couldnt find a match.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks a bit like an old window latch, but need more details & pictures of different angles