CAN ANY ONE HELP ME OUT???

[PLUMB50]

HEY GUYS AND GALS! I FOUND THIS ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO IN A HUGE CAMP IN FAIRFAX VA. I HAVE NEVER FIGURED OUT WHAT IT I S. IT'S HAND MADE. VERY WELL MADE. FOUND AROUND UNION BELT PLATES VERMONT STUFF AND OHIO CIVIL WAR CAMP ITEMS. ANY GUESSES? THANKS.........DOUG

 

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[PLUMB50]

SORRY, BUCKLE IS JUST FOR SIZE. THIS THING IS MADE OF BRASS.

 

[brie-z]

very cool. I have no idea, but if I were to guess, it looks like a livery item from a horse...

 

[RON (PA)]

I was thinking the same thing...something used for/on a horse.

 

[vic910]

It sorta looks like the braid that went around a hat. Maybe too heavy for that?

vicki

 

[quaydj]

Hi everyone, I'm new at this.
Could it be a Stirrup? Just a thought, kinda looks like it.
Also I'm in Arkansas if anyone is interested in showing a newbie the ropes.
I have been out maybe twice in the past two years. Maybe cause I'm not sure where to start and have been busy.
Great site and a lot of nice finds with good hearted people.

 

[bootybay]

looks like a stirup or pot handle to me..but I am no expert.. either way, its a neat looking find..

 

[doublet2a]

I thought sturip when I first saw it too
But the mounting eyes wouldn't be strong enough
would they

Tim

 

[Montana Jim]

I thought sturip when I first saw it too
But the mounting eyes wouldn't be strong enough
would they

Tim

Yea... too frail to be a stirup... I agree.

However - I DO think it could be one side of (or, one handle) to purse handles, or a basket handles or ??. Both "eyes" at the ends are slightly bent in...

Just a thought.

 

[stoney56]

Maybe part of a decorative bridle?

 

[Patrol]

It looks to me to be a Bronze Laurel Wreath. It represented the real ones that were given to Roman generals and emperors after a victory. It is often used on statues and memorials to glorify whomever is buried or represented by the statue.


Half of a laurel wreath:

 

[RELICDUDE07]

It could have been worn on the neck area, from a native american tribe..

 

[Montana Jim]

It could have been worn on the neck area, from a native american tribe..

Agreed.

 

[Patrol]

Not unless they are Roman history loving Indians with a foundry?

This Neoclassical style was big in the 1800's and was used on hearses, grave monuments, monuments and statues. You can see it all over old cities and where there are a lot of monuments like Gettysburg. I do wonder what it could curve around?

 

[Montana Jim]

Not unless they are Roman Indians with a foundry?

It doesn't have to be an ancient piece... might have been a trade good? Although, prolly not.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

I have seen things like it . but made of silver, by indians... under indian artifacts found...

 

[frogwizard]

Door knocker?

 

[Angelo]

My first impression was of a Door Knocker. Except that the hole alignment would keep it from swiveling.

Here's a couple of helmets with wreaths. One is Civil War Marines.

Tony

 

[dg39]

I wonder if it were part of a gorget? The size and placements of the holes in the metal are close to correct.
DG

 

[lonesomebob]

Gorget is my best bet. Bob