Brake Co???? What might this be?

[3lysium87]

Went out to Lake Odessa today and my father found this item. We have no idea what it is. Thought you guys might be able to help.

 

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[Catobra]

If you turn the first picture upside down it looks like a side table to me. The word might be "BAYNE"?

Since the word appears to be backwards, maybe a printing plate?

 

[worldtalker]

Hold it up to a mirror,it's a printing plate. I think. COOL!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless Chris

 

[Bramblefind]

Yes I think a printing plate too. Perhaps made by the Jame Bayne Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan. They were known for their work with furnture photographs and printed material.

This is from 1919 - The Grand Rapids furniture record, Volume 38

 

[3lysium87]

Thanks guys. The old man says cool now I can forge antique furniture.hahaha. I wonder why it was in the middle of the park.

 

[the bone]

I think the old newspaper for lake o used to be in that area in fact i think it used to stand right where the park is if its the one im thinking of with the big wooden play set!