An interesting item I just found on vacation.

[history hunter]

I found this at an 1837 house, in an area of land that was purchased from the Indians for a few kegs of whisky. This was an area that was land granted in 1793. Something was soldered to the inside end. I think it might have been part of Indian trade jewelry. Thanks for looking!

 

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[vhs07]

Looks like a spoon type fishing lure, missing the hook.

 

[savant365]

I concur with vhs07

http://www.oldfishinglure.com/chapmanlures.htm

HH Charlie

 

[jeff of pa]

 

[Lucas]

W.D. Chapman made lures, not trade silver.

http://www.oldfishinglure.com/chapmanluregallery.htm

The mark is I.XL. The mark would be IXXI for trade silver.

 

[mojjax]

Nice ID !

 

[gargreen18]

Man you guys are good. I looked at it and thought a shoe horn. Then I read what it really is.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

another green check please