Can anybody ID this for me?

[SCDigginWithAK]

I've seen one of these before but I can't remember what it is! It looks like a piece might have been broken off at the center like it covered the hole. If possible can you date the item.

 

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[turtlefoot13]

Looks like a reed out of a pump organ.

Doug

 

[CC Hunter]

Musical instrument reed, likely from an accordion or possibly a concertina.

These brass reeds can date from the mid-1800's, on through the 20th Century. There are subtle differences in shape and style, that can sometimes be helpful in pinpointing the exact instrument and time frame. Each instrument had a number of these in graduating size, to obtain the various musical notes.

CC Hunter

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Thanks I thought it went to a instrument

 

[Tim NEPA]

Glad I found this thread. I have several of these I found at an old burned down house. All in about a 3 ft area.