War of 1812 or Early 19th Century Artifact

[ColtsPop]

Can anyone please identify this item, brass with Pewter rivets and washers. Stamped scroll work. From a military site.

 

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[Diggin' History]

They look like decorative bands from the front of a Military Campaign Trunk or a Steamer Trunk (see pic). I'm not 100% sure though - still doing research.

Something like this maybe?


Nice find!

 

[johnnyjohnson2043]

Could it be a leather adornment of some sort? Good find!

 

[broken_detector]

Nice

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

They look like decorative bands from the front of a Military Campaign Trunk or a Steamer Trunk (see pic). I'm not 100% sure though - still doing research.

Something like this maybe?

Nice find!

I agree with your theory of these being 'strap decoration' of some type, but from what?
These two strips although they look similar are both of different designs.

Due to their relatively small size, I'm thinking they're possibly decoration from a book or small document box.
Dave

 

[Diggin' History]

I agree with your theory of these being 'strap decoration' of some type, but from what?
These two strips although they look similar are both of different designs.

Due to their relatively small size, I'm thinking they're possibly decoration from a book or small document box.
Dave

Yes, I see now where the design is slightly different. Also, it appears that the straps are of different thickness.
DH