Ornate brass piece?

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Found at farm homestead 1840-1940 occupied. Any ideas?

 

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[trikikiwi]

I think it is part of the closure of a Victorian purse.

Something like this

 

[nhbenz]

Right on I think!

 

[P.ALLEN]

That is sweet! I love how the holes are still intact.