Found in trash pit. 1800-1900. Louisiana trading area. Indian, CW, Early settler

[dg39]

dgjr told me to do this. He wants to know what it is. Its a museum mystery. Found near Red River in an old trade area where Indian artifacts, CW, Early settlers and who know what lived.. From a trash pit dig. The pit was about 4 foot or more around and we have dug to about 10 feet and still uncovering layers.

1. It is brass or an alloy of some type. Most likely brass.
2. 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep in concave part.
3. 5-3/8 inches in diameter. Inside hole is not quite 3/4 inches
4. How long will brass stay in the ground and decompose.
5. Only one other probable piece was found. 1-1/4 inches long with "v" hatch marks. slight curve.
6. Large section has line decoration around concave side.
7. I don't think it is the obvious.

Any other questions. I'm sending in two sections.

dgjr wants to know, and so do I..
Have at it.

DG

 

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[dg39]

Here the other side. AND no the center hole IS NOT threaded.

 

[boopsie1314]

i think it mat be part of a bycle bell.

 

[dg39]

Not a bell or grease cup, not shaped right.. Carrage is an interesting idea. To give you a time line idea. A cut in half liberty cap 1820's fifty cent was found within 50 yards of the pit. The stone duck Indian ceremonial pipe I posted several months ago was found with in 100 yards of the pit. A 1815 U.S. militia button was found in the pit. Probably Battle of New Orleans era.. So its rich territory...
DG

 

[blurr]

Offhand I'd say it was base of a coachlight or a wheel hub(like to cap the grease cup on the axel). Could be something to do with a horse drawn coach. As to the corrosion of the metal, would depend on what it was closely associated with. Brass doesn't usually go away without a reason. Looks to be rather thin in the cross section. Very Interesting DG.

Doc

Possible doc. This is an ebay item: http://cgi.ebay.com/Solid-Brass-Coa...8QQihZ001QQcategoryZ94939QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

John

 

[dg39]

Much , much, older blurr. I dont think so. But its a direction..Put your self 100 to 150 years ago, I would think..
DG

 

[cheese]

The picture suggests to me that it's brass plated ferrous metal. I see what appears to be lots of brown rust areas and the corroded hole in it looks like steel at the edges. Will a magnet stick to it? If so, it probably isn't as old as you're thinking. As far as what it is....no idea. Looks like it could well be part of a lamp of some sort. The small piece under it appears to be solid brass though.

 

[dg39]

NOT magnetic in any way shape or form, should have mentioned that earlier...And it is not..plated...
DG

 

[Michelle]

Let me see here....ah.....Is this a trick Dgjr?

 

[dg39]

Let me see here....ah.....Is this a trick Dgjr?

NO, this is for real..............I am putting you to the test. I just have a far out hunch,but its very far out..

DG

 

[Michelle]

Can we get a side shot of it?

 

[Michelle]

Well okay I'll say from the description which as we all know from "SOME" previous post isnt much for us dum dums I'll have to say it is either brass monkey tamberine or .....hold on....brass Plated ....alot of things are brass plated What did you say was in this area Todate? Forget it dont answer those stupid question cause you already did....dah, comphrehension problem here!

 

[dg39]

No one is a dum-dum. Just a matter of mind set. Side shot as requested ..S**tty but best on fast notice. OK?
DG & dgjjr

 

[EDDE]

Re: Found in trash pit. 1800-1900. Louisiana trading area. Indian, CW, Early set

small cymbals

 

[dg39]

Re: Found in trash pit. 1800-1900. Louisiana trading area. Indian, CW, Early set

small cymbals

dek you distract people.

 

[EDDE]

Re: Found in trash pit. 1800-1900. Louisiana trading area. Indian, CW, Early set

i try

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

K, part of a lamp. the upper part. why ? Because it appears to have traces of carbon on it.

The so called erosion is merely the copper that was part of the alloy, separating out.

Tropical Tramp

 

[blurr]

Much , much, older blurr. I dont think so. But its a direction..Put your self 100 to 150 years ago, I would think..
DG

I believe you when you say it's old. I just meant that style of lamp, not one you would buy at home depot.

John

 

[Michelle]

Okay it looks like the inside may have held something sort of darkened and worn...Part of a bed warmer?

 

[blurr]

Part of a candlestick holder?

John