✅ SOLVED Does the star mean anything?

[cudamark]

I found this at an old home site. Made of some copper alloy I believe. It's about 1 1/4" long. Does anyone know approximate age and if the star on the head means anything special? Maybe used on copper flashing? Hopefully, someone can "nail" this one for me!

 

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[ironhorse]

I think those type nails were ones typically used on slate tile roofs or terra cotta roofing
But it would also make sense for their use in copper elements on a roof, eaves , etc

 

[nhbenz]

I believe the star is a makers mark... They made rivets too, which I have some of... somewhere

Edit: I believe they are made by the Plume & Atwood Co., as the writer of the below article mentions having a box from them: http://www.poohbang.com/2011/10/lake-superior-copper-rivets-in-original.html
-I realize these are rivets, not nails, but the same mark on copper hardware is likely not coincidental

 

[nhbenz]

But, after all of rambling above, you can buy them like that today: Star Head Rivet/Nail, Copper .5oz - $3.65 : Fundametals, Essential tools for creating wire and metal jewelry.

 

[Mackaydon]

Another great ID, nhbenz.
Don..

 

[cudamark]

Thanks nhbenz! I guess it's not as rare as I thought or hoped for!