Need help with this unknown

[pjroo33]

Need some help identifying this item. It measures 1 5/8" x 2 1/4". Not sure if it matters but it was found in a location with a lot of Revolutionary War activity. Found a round ball about 10 feet away. Thanks in advance.

 

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[pjroo33]

Here are some of the other items that were found nearby.

 

[Zephyr]

Looks (to me) like it might be part of a hinge for a box.

 

[pjroo33]

Looks (to me) like it might be part of a hinge for a box.

Hadn't thought of that. Would make an odd looking hinge.

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

How about a book hinge

 

[pjroo33]

I can't seem to find any hinges that remotely resemble this thing. I have no clue.

 

[hogge]

Believe it or not I found this yesterday, and we also think it is a book hinge. Mine has a flower or tulip on the front. The 2 pins would permanantly attack to one leatherstrap and the hook would attach to the other strap with a slot cut in it. Book hinge.

 

[pjroo33]

Believe it or not I found this yesterday, and we also think it is a book hinge. Mine has a flower or tulip on the front. The 2 pins would permanantly attack to one leatherstrap and the hook would attach to the other strap with a slot cut in it. Book hinge.

Are those 2 seperate pieces in your pictures? It does resemble what I've found.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I agree...its a book clasp

 

[pjroo33]

I agree...its a book clasp

I think you guys are correct. I really need to work on my research skills. Any idea what age it might be? I'm gonna take a wild guess and say........... circa. 1750-1820.

What do you think?

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

I would agree with that time frame, but I might go as far as the 1850's being the latest!

 

[Monty]

The top item in the misc. items picture , the flat rectangular item is part of a harmonica. The reeds fit into the slots. Monty