Found today...

[wayne_etc]

Hey folks.
I detected an early 1800's homesite here in north Alabama. Finds were slim, but I did pull this whatzit.
Appears to be made of brass, two leaves, with a square shaped hole at the top. Doesn't look to be broken anywhere, but the area around the hole might have held something else.
Its about 2 inches long and rather thin. Any guesses?


(Thanks in advance)

w

 

[dirtdigginlady]

My guess is that a knob attached through the hole. I'd say it is a decorative knob to a piece of furniture.

 

[Piece_Of_Eight]

That's a really neat piece. My guess is that it could be a decorative piece of an old lamp. I have found a few at early 1800s sites that are similar to that, and someone told me that they were copper riveted onto gas or oil hanging lamps. Interesting find to say the least!

 

[wayne_etc]

I notice this is your first post. Welcome to Finds!

w

 

[wayne_etc]

n/t

 

[Piece_Of_Eight]

Thanks for the welcome! I have been metaldetecting for over 13 years, but have never really done any posting on the Internet. I think I'm gonna like this place!

 

[ronaldj2]

You will like this place, as there are a lot of good people giving some good advice. Glad to have you on the forum!! Keep sharing the knowledge. Thats what makes this site a good place. Ron