Any ideas on what this is?

Richard Guy · Sep 9, 2022

Found in an older area, looks like a 6 pedal flower

Richard Guy · Sep 9, 2022

Richard Guy said:
Found in an older area, looks like a 6 pedal flower

Seems to be lead, one 'clasp' arm had a point on it but it broke off when being cleaned off.

CRUSADER · Sep 9, 2022

Yes, it's a 17th C leather mount (to early 18th C). Went on belts/people plus horses

CRUSADER · Sep 9, 2022

apps.jefpat.maryland.gov

Do a search for Leather Ornaments Maryland.

Digger RJ · Sep 9, 2022

Richard Guy said:
Found in an older area, looks like a 6 pedal flower

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

Richard Guy · Sep 9, 2022

CRUSADER said:
Diagnostic Artifacts - Small Finds - Leather Ornaments

apps.jefpat.maryland.gov

Do a search for Leather Ornaments Maryland.

Bingo! Thank You