Someone tell me what this is!

[Samuel23]

I found this in my front yard and put it in my bag and disregarded it as a washer. Later while looking over my findings I noticed the design on one side and the letters on the other. It was completely caked with rust/metal so I took it to the machine shop I'm working at and had my buddy sandblast it a little bit and it worked great. The date says 1872 and I can make out PATH or PATN but not the letters in the middle. Any suggestions?

 

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[Samuel23]

And the date looks like1892 in the picture but in person it looks like 1872 it's hard to tell but everyone I've showed it to sees 1872

Here's a picture I took before I cleaned it. On the right

 

[Samuel23]

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[Bramblefind]

Neat find Take a look at this-

Pair of Large Antique 1872 Ornate Ceiling Chandelier Hook Flange Victorian | eBay

Pair of Large Antique 1872 Ornate Ceiling Chandelier Hook & Flange Victorian

 

[Samuel23]

Wow thank you! That's it!

 

[Samuel23]

I should go see it I can find the other piece

 

[dennco2000]

I woudnt have guessed that one but I do agree, Is this a great site or what!

 

[Samuel23]

I woudnt have guessed that one but I do agree, Is this a great site or what!

Thanks it sure is. Definitely a lot of history here

 

[Mekong Mike]

Solved. Great work you guys.