tmosc
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Some kind of rivet ?
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That type of rivet was sometimes called a "brad".
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Leather rivet, probably off of a horse saddle or other tack. I found a few, some have designs, such as stars. Probably 1800's. I have found some still inside old crumbling leather.
Here's a thread discussing them.
https://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=213861
Here's a thread discussing them.
https://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=213861
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the rivet was likely on some horse tack, being decorative and all
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