Colonial What is it?

[West Jersey Detecting]

I found this in my soccer field of dreams. All of the coins ranged from the early 18th to the early 19th centuries. Bottom Photo is for size comparison with buttons and a half cent.

 

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[doublet2a]

Almost looks like a car part

I see 5 spots around it also. Looks newer to me.
What's the other side look like, and what's it made off??
Maybe that will help

Tim

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Almost looks like a car part

I see 5 spots around it also. Looks newer to me.
What's the other side look like, and what's it made off??
Maybe that will help

Tim

It appears to be brass. The spots are actually holes. They are countersunk, but appear to be coarsely drilled, not machined. I will take more photos tomorrow.

I guess it may be a tractor part but it looks older to me.

 

[Tony in SC]

Almost looks like a car part

I see 5 spots around it also. Looks newer to me.
What's the other side look like, and what's it made off??
Maybe that will help

Tim

Looks like a valve spring retainer, early style, could be from a hit&miss engine, tractor or very early auto. Tony

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I was thinking along those lines - an early version of a spring retainer clip.

I'm thinking galoshes buckle half for the three-hole piece.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

I'm thinking galoshes buckle half for the three-hole piece.

Colonial Clog Clasp. I already got an ID on that one.