What is it?

[diggerranger]

Trying to figure out what this is. 12" x 7" and made of copper. Found on 18th century home site. Thank you!

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting From Lead Generation to Vetting - Grab it through Amazon!

[tamrock]

A piece from a linked belt of those or something? To big for a waist belt so maybe some kind of wall decorations or multiple picture frame ?? The hole in each end gives me that idea. Early 20th century is what the design of it is telling me?

 

[DCMatt]

What is in the hole at the top end?

Can we see a better pic of the decoration around the edge?

DCMatt

 

[diggerranger]

It has a brass fitting with iron chain links attached. I believed it was repurposed as a center piece on entrance chain. Found near a old saw mill from 1800's. Thanks for reply.

 

[nhbenz]

Perhaps a previously siver plated platter?

 

[DCMatt]

Simply based on size and shape I would guess late 19th C food serving tray. For meat, fish, or bread...



Yours, as you mention, appears to have been re-purposed for who knows what...

DCMatt