Weird find

[Woodwalker1]

Can someone maybe guess what this is? Found at a late 1800s farm home site in southern Indiana. It is about 4 in. in diameter. The center looks like a civil war hat. It seems to be made of copper.

 

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[A2coins]

Really interesting cant wait to se what it is!!!!!

 

[A2coins]

Welcome also!!!!!!

 

[Squirrel322]

Its a victorian era fidget spinner.

Seriously though, its very interesting, sorry no clue what it is. I don't think the hat represents a civil war hat, it looks more like a child's cap.

What are the ends of wire-like armature things?

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

To me it looks like it is a saddle, the parts that are attached would be stirrups.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Can you take pictures of the small parts?

 

[buck8point]

To me it looks like it is a saddle, the parts that are attached would be stirrups.

YES.
Its a Dressage Saddle, with stirrups that are all bent, and the riding helmet sitting backwards on top the saddle.
Nice Find..

 

[A2coins]

Wow nice ID

 

[Jose The Goon]

I agree. Looks like an antique equestrian saddle with an equestrian cap on top. Possibly from a brass/copper miniature model that has been
flattened somehow. Possible English origin.

 

[Whyme]

Nice find!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice find.

 

[Rookster]

I thinking saddle. I'd definitely put it in my barn.

 

[Lil bit]

Definate one of a kind,good job
good job on the ID
That is just another thing I like about this forum
You can almost be certain someone some where
will have a possible ID...
Lil Bit

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very interesting piece!

 

[Hawks88]

Nice save. Quick ID. Congrats

 

[Underwonder]

Interesting. I agree, it looks like a saddle and riding cap.

 

[Woodwalker1]

Thanks to everyone on here that took the time to help me ID the saddle.