OK, what is this...this...thing??

[ajaj]

Found in a farmer’s field in upstate NY where I have found coins and artifacts from ~1860 - 1935. Looks to be made of brass. I do not have a clue.

aj

 

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[DizzyDigger]

Interesting little doodad...but I too am clueless as to what it is.

 

[Treasureman25]

maybe it’s an old pin an somebody used it for rifle practice?

 

[Doug H]

Looks like a quarter to me...oops, my bad

 

[ajaj]

Interesting little doodad...but I too am clueless as to what it is.

I was thinking of a pin, but the hole seems odd.

aj

 

[nhbenz]

I’d thought it looked like maybe a cherub from a gilt Victorian mirror frame, or something similar? It looks as though it’s broken off on one side (does that seem right?).

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

We tend to generalize most of these types of finds as 'furniture hardware/decoration'.
You can see where the screw went through to hold it to the wood... so drawer-pull escutcheon plate, mantle clock or document box decoration, you choose.

Dave

 

[ajaj]

We tend to generalize most of these types of finds as 'furniture hardware/decoration'.
You can see where the screw went through to hold it to the wood... so drawer-pull escutcheon plate, mantle clock or document box decoration, you choose.

Dave

Interesting. Thanks.

aj

 

[yaxthri]

Maybe the depiction could be a clue.
What is the little guy holding, besides the drapped cloth?

 

[BLK HOLE]

I like Antiquarian's hypothesis

 

[DCMatt]

We tend to generalize most of these types of finds as 'furniture hardware/decoration'.
You can see where the screw went through to hold it to the wood... so drawer-pull escutcheon plate, mantle clock or document box decoration, you choose.

Dave

Not an exact match but you get the idea.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

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Not an exact match but you get the idea.

Kinda looks like a coffin handle... oh my.

 

[Rookster]

I’m on the drawer pull idea. Nice find.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Maybe the depiction could be a clue.
What is the little guy holding, besides the drapped cloth?

I think its a crossbow or arrows and that might mean its cupid

 

[invent4hir]

Maybe the depiction could be a clue.
What is the little guy holding, besides the drapped cloth?

The little guy looks like he is crouched down holding a knife/dagger (yellow outline). His arm is cocked back and hand is palm down (blue outline).

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It has what looks like 3 tangs and is that another (4)broken off at the shoulder? I think it was attached to leather or a leather strap or belt..

 

[ajaj]

Yup, holding a dagger, flowing, billowy pants...Arabian wear.

aj

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont think he is holding a dagger. Whatever it is, its something much larger.

 

[Plug N Play]

Not a gun with a sling, but similar ? Instrument ?