Stud looking item with anchor symbol. Need id help!

Darby · Mar 2, 2015

Found this odd piece that has an anchor in it in the same area i found a large copper coin and a few tombac buttons. No idea what it is. Thanks for any input!

Plumbata · Mar 2, 2015

It looks like an unused copper Leather Rivet, probably intended for making/repairing horse-tack or saddles.

Darby · Mar 2, 2015

Plumbata said:
It looks like an unused copper Leather Rivet, probably intended for making/repairing horse-tack or saddles.

My thought also but wonder why the anchor? Thanks for the reply!

ivan salis · Mar 2, 2015

british ships used copper rivets * to repair leather things onboard ships since copper unlike iron would rust in saltwater type enviroments * you say you found a copper coin and tombac button--- these items all common to brit ships as well. ...