Copper Whatsit from the 1820's Tavern Site

[paleomaxx]

I definitely need help on this one. This is from the field around the 1820's tavern site where I found all the buttons.



I can't find any writing or maker's marks, but it's definitely copper. Despite being a very odd shape, the edges are all smooth and finished so I think this is a complete piece as opposed to a fragment of a bowl. The only feature is the one hole. Any ideas on what this is?

 

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[smokeythecat]

Could also be part of a large bell, but they were normally made of brass.

 

[DCMatt]

Part of a slipper stirrup?

 

[CRUSADER]

Could also be part of a large bell, but they were normally made of brass.

Same thought, but the hole is odd.

 

[paleomaxx]

Part of a stirrup is a distinct possibility; this is the same field I found the iron sidesaddle stirrup. Maybe the hole was to secure a leather fitting of some kind.

 

[A2coins]

another cool find wow good job!!