Found near Civil War bullets. What is this???

[Ace 350]

 

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[tennessee digger]

It looks like the cover to a drawer pull. It was mounted on a desk and a handle went through the holes. At least that's what I think it is.

 

[nhbenz]

Completely agree, looks like a Hepplewhite style drawer pull backing plate (escutcheon): federal drawer pulls backing plates - Google Search

 

[tennessee digger]

Good post nhbenz....I thought we were right but you also have the proof. Good job.