Old oval TAG - Any IDers out there?

[ModernMiner]

I found this oval tag at an old farm today. It has like an ivy/flowery design stamped into it.
It measures 1 1/2" wide x 7/8" tall.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
MM

 

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[Jeffro]

Its a "miracle medal"- and please don't ask if its worth anything........

 

[MEinWV]

It reminds me of a shoe tap.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks kinda pre-Victorian Furniture Decor - the two holes are where the drawer handle fixed to

 

[Merf]

Attaches to the but of an old pistol? Is it leather?

 

[ModernMiner]

Sorry, it may help if I gave you the right info.
It's actually 1 1/2" wide, not 1".
It's a heavy metal, I'm thinking copper or brass (no rust).
Kind of primative looking engraving too.
Does that help?
Thanks,
MM

 

[CRUSADER]

Sorry, it may help if I gave you the right info.
It's actually 1 1/2" wide, not 1".
It's a heavy metal, I'm thinking copper or brass (no rust).
Kind of primative looking engraving too.
Does that help?
Thanks,
MM

Yeap I think brass.

Maybe not my first theory but I stick with pre-Victorian.

 

[Merf]

Butt of a pistol-----Very old for sure.

 

[CRUSADER]

Butt of a pistol-----Very old for sure.

might be

 

[Rob-IL]

I have found those at very early sites, including a War Of 1812 pioneer fort site. A few years ago I tried to get them IDd. Mark Parker said he had seen them but it's unclear exactly what they are. Some have inlaid designs while others don't. Another source claimed they were saddle disk from early saddles. If you look at the tapered holes you will see that their not drilled but rather formed during casting. After removed from the cast a thin web was present and knocked out for the hole. Hope this helps!!! Rob

 

[ModernMiner]

I have found those at very early sites, including a War Of 1812 pioneer fort site. A few years ago I tried to get them IDd. Mark Parker said he had seen them but it's unclear exactly what they are. Some have inlaid designs while others don't. Another source claimed they were saddle disk from early saddles. If you look at the tapered holes you will see that their not drilled but rather formed during casting. After removed from the cast a thin web was present and knocked out for the hole. Hope this helps!!! Rob

Thanks Rob.
You are exactly right. I can see the tapered holes are definitely cast rather than drilled. With that inlaid design this piece looks pretty darn old. I wish I knew what it was used for?

Thanks to everyone else for the replies too.
HH,
MM

 

[BuckleBoy]

I found this oval tag at an old farm today. It has like an ivy/flowery design stamped into it.
It measures 1 1/2" wide x 7/8" tall.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
MM

Broken strap guide from an early saddle, late 1700s/early 1800s

 

[ModernMiner]

Thanks BB.
I first thought it was a piece off of Quindy's cane handle. LOL.
I sure miss the old days here on TN.
Hope you are doing well.
-MM-

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thanks BB.
I first thought it was a piece off of Quindy's cane handle. LOL.
I sure miss the old days here on TN.
Hope you are doing well.
-MM-

I miss them too! Crazy when I think of all the hours spent. Btw I have a buckleboy metal detecting fb account now. I’ll have to tell Quindy about that cane—good one!

 

[fishstick]

I miss them too! Crazy when I think of all the hours spent. Btw I have a buckleboy metal detecting fb account now. I’ll have to tell Quindy about that cane—good one!

Where's Quindy hiding these days?

 

[BuckleBoy]

Where's Quindy hiding these days?

He’s doing a lot of digging and busy with his family. We stay in touch via phone

 

[fishstick]

I'm glad to hear that. Sure do miss his finds and knowledge.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I'm glad to hear that. Sure do miss his finds and knowledge.

I’ll let him know, my friend

 

[ModernMiner]

I’ll let him know, my friend

I miss him calling me “Jack wagon”
Lol

 

[BuckleBoy]

I miss him calling me “Jack wagon”
Lol

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