✅ SOLVED Something very fishy

[lenmac65]

I dug this circular object near an old stone foundation a couple weeks ago. It is shaped like a plate or saucer, but is only about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. The metal reminds me of pewter, though it is not crumbling. It has the image of two slightly raised fish on it, which is driving my curiosity. I know this is a long shot and that many things we find are unidentifiable, but does anyone have a guess on what this is and its age? Other finds on this site include buttons and buckles from the late 1700s to early 1800s, as well as a few 20th century U.S. coins, shotgun shells, and other typical trash items. I don’t know why I am so curious about this unremarkable find, but any insights would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[cw0909]

1st thought was zodiac pisces, no idea why it's shaped like a 1.25in saucer

 

[Red-Coat]

Antique dolls house platter maybe? This kind of thing:

 

[bowwinkles]

Possibly a vintage spoon rest:

 

[lenmac65]

Antique dolls house platter maybe? This kind of thing:

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Thank you. That is a very plausible idea. I found a small saucer about two years ago that a couple posters thought might have been from a play tea set (pictured here). Maybe this is a similar item, perhaps for a doll house as you suggest. If so, I wonder how old? Thanks for the feedback!

 

[lenmac65]

1st thought was zodiac pisces, no idea why it's shaped like a 1.25in saucer

Thanks for the idea. I may Google that.

 

[lenmac65]

Possibly a vintage spoon rest:

That’s an interesting idea. I may have to search that. Thanks!

 

[Almy]

It is intriguing. Note that the fish are not identical. They appear to have been shaped by hand, not on the completed item but in a mold that was used to cast it. So small does suggest doll dish.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Definite dolls plate. Pewter examples are 19th century or earlier, but with the design I’d say mid 19th.

 

[lenmac65]

It is intriguing. Note that the fish are not identical. They appear to have been shaped by hand, not on the completed item but in a mold that was used to cast it. So small does suggest doll dish.

Thank you for your comments and opinion. It does have a hand made look to it that I really like

 

[lenmac65]

Definite dolls plate. Pewter examples are 19th century or earlier, but with the design I’d say mid 19th.

Thank you for the opinion and guess on age. I am going with the doll plate ID, as that makes sense and had crossed my mind too. Appreciate the comments.

 

[lenmac65]

Thanks everyone for the comments and the ID, i.e., doll related plate. I am going to mark this one as solved. I really appreciate the help and I am always impressed by the knowledge on this forum.