thought it was button..but no..so need an id if poss...

[Des from down under]

I dug this at an old fort, along with a button of the 1860 era..same size as a tunic button but it has three holes that show a small countersink ,like for screws..do uou think it would be a toggle fastning of a wagon or something like that.?

 

[RPG]

That thing looks very familiar Des. Can you post a pic of the back and give us a diameter?

Side view too if possible.

 

[{Sentinel}]

That thing looks very familiar Des. Can you post a pic of the back and give us a diameter?

Side view too if possible.

I agree with RPG, it looks familiar.....I bet it hit like a train under the ground though!

 

[Des from down under]

thanks guys here are two more pics of it..it is 7/8th of an inch in diameter...

 

[creskol]

I wonder if it might be the base to a terret off of a team pad?

 

[Broken knee]

Des, it looks like the top pivot of a lazy Susan cabinet hardware.
Broken Knee

 

[GopherDaGold]

Des, it looks like the top pivot of a lazy Susan cabinet hardware.
Broken Knee

I have in my cabinet what you are referring to and this item does indeed resemble the mounting plate or base. I use it to hold coffee mugs. However, in order for the base to be fastened to the underside of the shelf, there cannot be any protrusions as we see in the pic. It has to be flat.
I can definitely see what you mean though.

 

[Broken knee]

Des, it looks like the top pivot of a lazy Susan cabinet hardware.
Broken Knee

I have in my cabinet what you are referring to and this item does indeed resemble the mounting plate or base. I use it to hold coffee mugs. However, in order for the base to be fastened to the underside of the shelf, there cannot be any protrusions as we see in the pic. It has to be flat.
I can definitely see what you mean though.

GD, the short end went into a pilot hole in the top of the cab to hold it centered during installation.
Broken Knee

 

[GopherDaGold]

I suppose so. Mine didn't require a pilot hole but there are many styles available.

 

[nheikes]

Just a though - Sort of reminds me of the old metal golf shoe spikes.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could it be some kind of spinner toy?

 

[Sky Pilot]

I think it is part of a watch or clocks innards. The gear has rusted off, but it looks like a counter weight. Just a guess! HH Skypilot