Possible colonial era iron box lid with hinge or....??

[deepsecrets]

I dug this today in a pasture on what used to be a large plantation dating from 1790 - looks to be hand wrought iron and pretty heavy - can anyone help identify this? Some distinctive work can be seen - has rivets and saw-tooth like indentations where the metal was bent over the lip. From the top to the end of the handle is almost 9 inches.

ETA: This appears to be a curry comb that could date back to the mid-1800's - thanks to Mark B, 4-H, and BigCypressHunter for tracking this one done - KUDOS!!

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

It looks like a very worn part to a sickle bar.

Is there a way you can clean it to see if there is any other info available (like a number or such)?

Also, do you have something to reference it for size?

B

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Sort of looks like a smashed curry comb to me?

MB

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Bingo! Nice ID Mark!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Sort of looks like a smashed curry comb to me?

MB

LOL That wasnt my first thought but it looks like it very well could be the correct ID. Great pics from 4H Mike! I can see where it had a wooden handle.

 

[Montana Jim]

Well done MB!

 

[deepsecrets]

Wow folks! I just knew someone out there could ID this - that's great!! The area this was found in was possibly the site of the Plantations Carriage House/Stables which were burned by Union Troops during the CW - is it possible that this dates back to that era? Thanks to all!!

 

[Montana Jim]

Wow folks! I just knew someone out there could ID this - that's great!! The area this was found in was possibly the site of the Plantations Carriage House/Stables which were burned by Union Troops during the CW - is it possible that this dates back to that era? Thanks to all!!

Yes - it's certainly possible. Most likely not a military related item, but might have been in the barns that were burned - or even lost 50 years later.

By the way - welcome to TreasureNet!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Wow folks! I just knew someone out there could ID this - that's great!! The area this was found in was possibly the site of the Plantations Carriage House/Stables which were burned by Union Troops during the CW - is it possible that this dates back to that era? Thanks to all!!

Look here 2nd US Calvary equipment. http://images.google.com/imgres?img...E-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GGLR_en&sa=N&start=40&um=1

 

[deepsecrets]

I'd have to say that's pretty conclusive! Thanks a bunch for researching that - amazing!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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Looking forward to more finds.

 

[allen]

i could look up curry comb, but would rather
one of you all to tell me what a curry comb is.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

i could look up curry comb, but would rather
one of you all to tell me what a curry comb is.

To comb/groom a horse's coat. Its a useful tool in removing dirt, old hair, and debris from your horse.

 

[allen]

thank you very much