✅ SOLVED I think it's some sort of buckle?

[VTSwinger]

Found at a sight with lots of early 1800s items.

 

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[fyrffytr1]

Depending on size I would guess it is a watch fob. Looks like it was a horseshoe and horse's head but a good part of it is missing.

 

[desertexplorer]

fyrffytr1 is right, looks to be a horseshoe horse head watch fob.

 

[VTSwinger]

That is 100% it! Amazing, thanks!

 

[VTSwinger]

That is 100% it! Amazing, thanks!