✅ SOLVED Pieces of copper, what is it?

[matthewc61]

Found late 1800’ to 1920’ old store in Texas
Thin copper , pieces were found near each other.
One piece appears to have a small gear , like a pocket watch dial would have(example)

 

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[bowwinkles]

Looks to be brass and my guess is that it is a old clock works frame.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

The inside frame for a clock.

 

[Dsorgnzd]

Old clock movement?

 

[matthewc61]

Bowwinkle,Dsorgnzd and Charlie P, I think you all nailed it, do anyone of you know if clocks still use brass frames?

 

[matthewc61]

Thanks for all the help , if anyone has any age info on brass clock housing , let me know. You all be safe, will marked solved

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

They are still made and available. Even in kit form. But not common or inexpensive.

https://www.theisenclock.com/keywound_mantel_clocks.html

 

[matthewc61]

Thanks for the link Charlie P , stay safe.