Found at a 1600 cellar hole

[Patriot 1776]

My friend George stop by the shop and dropped off his find. He found this possible brooch at a 1600 cellar hole.
If any body has any in sight lets us know
thanks

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

I think it might just be a decorative ornament. Does it have any evidence of where hooks may have been attached on the back? I've dug similar ones in the past as well as one a couple weeks ago that doesn't have the same shape, but appears to have the same function. Cool find!

 

[ARC]

escutcheon plate ?

 

[coinman123]

My guess is that it is something of furniture. Is it sheet metal or solid?