What is this?

[Jesse825]

I found this in williamsburg VA. It was about 6-8" deep. It weighs about 1 LB and it's about 2" wide. The front appears to be made of copper due to the greenish tint and no rust. The back is pretty rusty and I can't tell if there is any design. My wife thinks it may be an old doorknob but it seems too small. Thanks for any comments.
-JESSE-

 

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[rodarian]

I don't know what it is but what i do know......I like it! Nice find.

 

[RelicMedic]

It's a thingamajig that goes to the whatchmacallit lol. No idea but it's really cool! Nice find!! I'm sure someone here will know. There's some smart people hanging out here!

 

[foilfinder]

A pendulum from a clock maybe?..I`m at a loss too but decorative wouldn't be so heavy..must have a purpose.
Here`s something similar..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Clo...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[antique man]

Maybe a token?

 

[Jesse825]

That does look similar foilfinder. I would love to find out.

 

[dirtlooter]

oh I know what it is, it is cool!

 

[Pointman]

Its a miniature manhole cover.

 

[shawninNY]

Looks similar to the base of a garden sundial!

 

[etex]

Doorbell ringer

 

[Jesse825]

What's your guess dirtlooter?

 

[qaela4]

Cool find! Methinks it is a shield for a newborn Dwarf, could belong to Glumly son of Gimli son of Gloin.

 

[Pointman]

Seriously, could be a drain or electrical box cover.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Very cool! It is a sundial base. If you do a google search. You will see some with the same symbols and star. Couldn't find an exact match. But alot of modern ones similar