Not shure about this one.

[Garabaldi]

I found this in an area where I typically find War of 1812/civil war era artifacts. It was deep. Any ideas?

 

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[BuckleBoy]

Piece of an oil lantern top.

 

[muleskinner]

Yup, ol lantern or lamp top.

 

[relic lover]

Piece of an oil lantern top.

Yep

 

[Garabaldi]

Nice call buckleboy. Thanks all.

 

[Lucas]

Looks more like the base of something small. The upper part has torn away.