✅ SOLVED Havent a clue...

[njnydigger]

Haven't a clue...

Haven't posted on the whatsit section in years, but, could use some help on this one...

Found this 'thing' at one of my older sites that dates back to the mid 1800's.


I first thought it was a button, but, it isn't flat (more saucer shaped or slightly domed) & it isn't round.


There is an square hole in the center of the piece, as you'll see in the pics. Also, there is some decorative rope type of design running all the way around the edging...not sure you'll be able to make it out.

P.S. - The pic with the penny is the reverse side of the object.

Appreciate your help!

 

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[mical66]

looks like one of those bridle or saddle decoration buttons..i will see if i can find a matching picture.

 

[GMD52]

Is the object brass? I've seen similar items in lamp making parts. I think it could be a washer for holding the light fixture to the lamp base. The square hole is for the use of a carriage bolt that locks with a sq. portion just under the head to keep the bolt from spinning when tightening. Just my guess, hope it helps.

 

[DoranHashemi]

From the photo it looks like a token. But you say it's not flat? Hmmmm

 

[nhbenz]

Looks to me like a furniture rosette / escutcheon, similar to here; Antique Handles and Knobs. 3" On Center Solid Brass Swan Neck Bail Pull With Oval Rope Rosettes in Antique-By-Hand
These often enough had a square hole to prevent them from from shifting crooked.

 

[mical66]

ok i was way off on a saddle honcho ,, they have 2 holes for the stips to tie to.
but GMD52 may be close,, the shape and the ropped edge could be for easy twisting like a knob ?

 

[bigfoot1]

also consider wick height adjuster on lamp.this one posted here before.http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/337660-found-coin-whatever-civil-war-site.html

 

[old digger]

Could be a knife guard?

 

[nhbenz]

Essentially of combination of these;
http://img1.etsystatic.com/005/0/6180714/il_fullxfull.404519265_t25c.jpg
http://www.horton-brasses.com/store/handlespulls/drawerpulls/rosettedrawer/rosettepulls#image1524

 

[AU Seeker]

Essentially of combination of these;
http://img1.etsystatic.com/005/0/6180714/il_fullxfull.404519265_t25c.jpg
Rosette Pulls with Oval Backplates - Horton Brasses Inc.

I agree with the furniture handle escutcheon, it's was my first impression when viewing the photo, I build cabinets and have installed 100s of pieces of hardware and many of the escutcheons that are a separate piece and not perfectly round have a square hole to keep the escutcheon from rotating.

 

[bigfoot1]

I too agree with nhbenz....I believe that lil monkey nailed it....coming from a big monkey that is....

 

[njnydigger]

I gotta tell you, ya'll are good! Per the many pics, and the echoed opinions of a few, I too believe it's from a piece of furniture.

Guess we can call this one SOLVED