I have no idea what this is but it seems like I've seen one over the years... Anybody got a clue to help me out on identifying this beautiful copper p

[AtomLee]

 

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[CRUSADER]

Not 100%, but maybe a small picture frame?

 

[Coinstar magnet]

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I was wondering the same thing...an old picture frame? It has that oval shape to it...

 

[villagenut]

Looks like part of a ladies sash buckle

 

[AtomLee]

Looks like part of a ladies sash buckle

I thought about women's fast buckles, I thought about picture frames, possibly name plates.. but in the end I still don't have a clue thanks for all y'all's replies though.. AtomLee

 

[Digger RJ]

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Nice!! Congrats!! I agree too that it looks like some sort of pic frame piece.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool find !

 

[Rhapsody]

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Yes appears to be an insert from a small picture frame, soldiers carried these in the civil war...not sure of the provenance or backstory on where you dug it but cool relic nonetheless!

 

[AtomLee]

Yes appears to be an insert from a small picture frame, soldiers carried these in the civil war...not sure of the provenance or backstory on where you dug it but cool relic nonetheless!

Dead smack in middle of Perryville KY. actually on merchants row in Perryville. And that would fit with location and timeline. Thank you all

 

[CreakyDigger]

I agree with the picture frame replies.

 

[AtomLee]

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Well I thank you all... I believe I found exactly what it is .. a buddy of mine had this from his great-great-grandmother from the mid 1800s

 

[alloy_II]

Well I thank you all... I believe I found exactly what it is .. a buddy of mine had this from his great-great-grandmother from the mid 1800s

Care to share.

Many members suggested picture frame, from this information you edited your original post by adding a frame with a picture.

I'm confused.

Not likely they would have used copper as it turns green with age, brass would have been a better choice.

 

[AtomLee]

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

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my vote is sash buckle

 

[Gare]

I have found a few like it and i always considered a small picture frame