unknow item (button?)

[93vector]

Found this item while metal detecting on a path in the woods in RI. No idea what it is, perhaps a button? Any thoughts??

 

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[Montana Jim]

Yes... I think so, very basic one piece with minimal design... and it looks like there may have been a shank.

I think button.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I hope its a button....but it almost looks like the end cap off of a fireworks rocket...

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Sound membrane for an old carbon chamber telephone.

The reason old-timers tap a mic. - to loosen up the carbon chunks.

 

[TreasureTales]

Is it kinda big for a button?

 

[Montana Jim]

Is it kinda big for a button?

Um... yea... recanting last statement!

I didn't even BOTHER considering size...

 

[TreasureTales]

Is it kinda big for a button?

Um... yea... recanting last statement!

I didn't even BOTHER considering size...

In most things, size matters.