Battle of Bull Run - Manassas VA

[acm3]

Found 2 objects that I am not sure what they are. The rusted item is ringing in at 80 on my AT Pro so I am thinking it is brass. The other item (sorry i did not take a pic with a scale item) is the same size as the rusted one and has a heart shape to it. Not sure what either item is. Farm dating back to late 1700s and there was a Mill and Hotel in the area. The area is against the Battle of Bull Run. Thanks for looking.

 

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[TomPA]

I'm unable to ID your items, but I'm sure someone will quickly. Although I will suggest that your rusted item is iron and giving you the 80 number due to its shape.

 

[acm3]

TomPA...i have never heard of an item giving a number based on shape. That is amazing! It does look like iron with the rust. I have pulled brass horse tack out of the ground with no rust so the numbers were confusing. I will put it in my electrolysis machine this weekend. Thanks

 

[AU Seeker]

I don't know what the items are but it's very easy to tell if the figure "8" item is iron or not, if a magnet sticks to it is iron, if not it's non-ferrous, but the rust pretty much says it is iron, IMHO, brass doesn't rust.

 

[acm3]

Thanks. i will try the magnet when i get home.

 

[nhbenz]

The one with the heart cutout, maybe a handle attachment bracket from a copper cauldron (with iron handles)?
Probably not, but this is the kind of thing I meant: http://picclick.co.uk/Large-Antique-Copper-Cauldron-Kettle-Pot-Apple-Butter-162182992193.html

 

[acm3]

nhbenz - your right. i will search some more photos and see if I can determine if that is what it is!

 

[rick67]

A lot of iron rings up high.(old tin beer cans etc)

My guess would be a Cinch for a small rope.

 

[acm3]

maganet stuck to it

 

[Snowmansta]

Could be pieces of a saddle from horses for the reigns