some type of pin

[ihatedirtbikes]

i admit im still a complete noob(since dec 2011), but i found this 2 days ago in a cellar hole at an old home site. im not exactly sure the time period on the house, but it was taken over for camps during the civil war. im not sure what its made of, the face is corroded and im not sure how to try and clean that off without damaging it. its about an inch and a half in diameter. im not sure if im forgetting anything, but if there is anything else needed from me to help ID just let me know.

 

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[creskol]

Looks like the loop on the back is broken and misshapen. I think it is an old horse bridle rosette.

 

[mojjax]

Reminds me of a clock pendulum . Welcome to T-net

 

[ihatedirtbikes]

thanks for the welcome and the response . i love the site so far, its been so useful to me.

i cant find anything online at all with the same back style.

 

[deepsecrets]

adjustable pendulum weight from an old wall clock.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

My guess as well. Pendulum.