Rosette or decorative ____??

[NJLargeCent]

Found this item on the same site as other colonial relics while hunting with ErikinNJ. He unearthed an 1801 copper and other period items, so I'm hoping the age is similar. It's bulbous on one side, concave on the other. It's approx 2.25'' x 1.5'' and weighs .58 oz (16.5 g). Thanks for any ideas/info.

 

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[Silver Searcher]

It looks like a bed bolt cover

SS

 

[NJLargeCent]

Many thanks, SS, that could very well be it. Your suggestion lead to an image search, which lead me also to the possibility of it being a bridle boss. Here are some that look very similar (and appear to date it to 1700s), but where there are holes in most of the examples, mine has soldered "male" connectors.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Many thanks, SS, that could very well be it. Your suggestion lead to an image search, which lead me also to the possibility of it being a bridle boss. Here are some that look very similar (and appear to date it to 1700s), but where there are holes in most of the examples, mine has soldered "male" connectors.

Yes I am going to agree with you, after looking again at the mounting lugs that are still visible, I would agree that it is a bridle boss/harness mount.
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SS

 

[granthansen]

Great ID guys!