✅ SOLVED No idea...VR ATEN brass of copper something!

[testing123]

Found this at a spot that's yielded relics dating from the mid 1700s to today. It's broken, but the piece that broke was either straight, or rounded. There is lettering on it. What I can see looks like something indiscernible at the top, VR in the middle, and ATEN on the bottom. There could be letters missing too, but no idea. I guess first, what is it? 2) age? 3) is that all it says? You can see a dime in the background for size reference.

Thanks for any help!

 

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[SkaBa]

Keyhole cover for lock?

 

[villagenut]

Agreed, padlock keyhole cover. Victoria Rex Patent.

 

[releventchair]

Well done folks! A time frame is offered in the links thread.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/161049-v-r-keyhole-cover.html

 

[testing123]

Wow, thanks guys! Marked as solved!!