Have no idea......

[Old River]

I have no idea what this is. It was dug from my old site I've been working.

 

[shaun7]

very nice! almost looks like some sort of paper or money clip
can't wait to find out!

 

[ClonedSIM]

Does it look as though it's been folded? I wonder if it's a flat piece of brass ornamentation that's been folded up and discarded?

 

[deepskyal]

I think folded brass too. Maybe from an old piece of luggage or steamer trunk.

Dig deeper.....maybe the rest of the trunk is under there...

Al

 

[Old River]

It was made folded this way. Steamer trunk, there were several steamers that came to this site back in the 1800.s. I just wish I knew for sure. Thanks for the comments.
Its possible it could have been pressed together some. Something like a corner piece, or something like that.

 

[ClonedSIM]

It was made folded this way. Steamer trunk, there were several steamers that came to this site back in the 1800.s. I just wish I knew for sure. Thanks for the comments.
Its possible it could have been pressed together some. Something like a corner piece, or something like that.

Are you sure? It looks like stamped brass, and in your third photo I can see both the front and the back of the piece. Seems like that isn't something they would do for a decorative item. But! I'm not holding it, so it's just an opinion.

 

[Old River]

I took the chance to open it up with breaking it. I had to hold my breath. Now I believe it was the corner ornament from something. I sure appreciate your opinion, if it hadn't have be for it I probably wouldn't have done this. All opinions are welcome. Thank you.
Here are some pictures of it opened up, Front, and Back.

 

[ClonedSIM]

I took the chance to open it up with breaking it. I had to hold my breath. Now I believe it was the corner ornament from something. I sure appreciate your opinion, if it hadn't have be for it I probably wouldn't have done this. All opinions are welcome. Thank you.
Here are some pictures of it opened up, Front, and Back.

Beautiful! You nailed it, good job!!

 

[txkickergirl]

i had a dresser with pulls that had a similar design. I bet it went on a cabinet or desk