Hunting Dog Brass Plate

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Last week, a friend here in Ontario found this small brass piece with a hunting dog on it.
I am hoping someone may have a theory as to what this was attached to?

Here's what he told me...
"Here are some other photos of this relic, notice a slight concave shape.
I was thinking maybe it was attached to a gun or pistol or maybe a basket of some kind to carry game?
This relic was found at a farm where I found mostly stuff from 1820-80?s."

Thanks very much for your help,
Dave

 

[CaptEsteban]

It may have been riveted to a dog collar.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Don't think it was riveted on, but I can certainly agree that it could
attach to a dog collar.

The holes in each end almost look like tabs that a single pin of some
type would go through. Then it could be attached to a shirt and worn
like a medal, or award.

As for the dog pic...don't think it's a specific breed, as it looks like a
cross between a Springer Spaniel and a Dachshund.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like part of a suspender style clip.

 

[Tony in SC]

I was a decoration/inlay for a gun or gun related accessory.

 

[crashbandicoot]

I was thinking like Tony in SC,inlay of some kind but the tabs and holes don,t, seem right.Is it two sided?That is,does it have a design on both sides?Regardless I do like it!

 

[Retired Sarge]

If you flatten it out, the holed tabs would be correct for riveting to a collar. Oh and those ID bracelets we wore back in the day, some had a bowled and curved profile. Just my uneducated opinion.....

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thanks very much for sharing all of your theories guys!

Personally, I was thinking it was from a hunting-related accessory, possibly from a powder horn?
I like Cru's suggestion about it being suspender related.

Thanks again,
Dave