Piece of decorative horse tack?

[fernald1]

 

[Indian Steve]

I'm thinking drawer pull.

 

[BosnMate]

Not horse tack. I'd like to see more pictures. Will the one side close over the other. Looks to me more like a very early, tin type photo frame that closed up to protect the picture.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Oil lamp part.

SS

 

[capsmith]

I am thinking part of trunk hardware where the lock goes.

 

[A2coins]

Take your pick cool whatever it is!!!