DownNDirty
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I dug this one yesterday. At first I thought it was the face of a pocket watch because of the hole in the center, but now I don't think so. The hole looks like it was made after the item was manufactured; it was either punctured from back to front or something was pulled out from the front. I have Googled "Smith & Robbins" to death but can't find anything on them. I have been told by a couple of knowledgeable friends that the style of eagle dates to around the 1820s/30s.
My main question is what was this used for? Could it have been a rosette, token, or something else? It's stamped brass without a back. Also if anyone has info on Smith and Robbins that would be very helpful. Thanks!
