🔎 UNIDENTIFIED What is it? Magnifying glass?

[Williamsce24]

Found this piece in Pennsylvania, found at a 1840ish - 1890s site. Other things I found at the site is a Conestoga bell, 1848 large cent and harmonica pieces. Some have suggested it's an old magnifying glass which I can see. The top hole is square on the back, maybe holed with a square nail? And the front side of that hole is worn like it was pivoting a lot, or it had some weight hanging from it. Seems to made of copper. Any suggestions are appreciated

 

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[Fentonian]

Pocket locket? Missing the glass and the other half

 

[Williamsce24]

Pocket locket? Missing the glass and the other half

I didn't think about that, good suggestion

 

[DCMatt]

My first thought was... bed frame bolt cover. But I've not seen any with a hole in the center. It sort of defeats the purpose...

 

[xr7ator]

Good call, Matt. Maybe it held a fancy glass or ______ insert.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I’ve seen smokehouse locks with a similar piece around the keyhole