Plantation dig

[Amce54]

What exactly is this item I believe its a ring for a horse possible. Is someone knows exactly what's it was used for please help. Curious. Is it possibly civil war issued there no stands or writing. It was dug on a site known for civ. it is composed of brass and the center iron obviously. It is kinda oval more than round measuring 3 and a quarter inch on one side and 3 and a half in on the other. It looks almost like a pin which is the iron part rusted stuck in the middle. If anyone has any knowledge please feel free to message.

 

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[hightonehunter]

Looks like a lock pin for a trailer.

 

[BamaBill]

Re: Plantation Dig

It looks like a mid 19th century picket pin. You would push the pin into the ground and wrap the horse reins through the ring.

 

[Amce54]

Oh wow cool that's the best descriptions I've gotten on an object like this. I appreciate the info man. I've found s lots like this just not brass all iron.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

My guess - It's either a lock pin for a tractor or a snaffle bit from horse tack. We dig a lot of these on farm sites.