Wheel hub identification

[Nail Digger]

I found this old wheel hub in a creek downhill from an old homesite. Many of the artifacts from this site date to the very early 1800s. The hub was buried in very dense clay, and I think this is why there were actually some wood fragments still present. Maybe the clay sealed out much of the oxygen? The metal was, however, heavily corroded. Is anyone here knowledgeable in the wheelwright field? I would just like to know what type of carriage this would have been used on and get some kind of date. I'm more familiar with the more massive hubs used on heavy farm wagons and such. This one was obviously used in more of a lightweight application. It is 7" long and 3 1/2" in diameter. The inside bearing piece that fits onto the axle is sized to fit a spindle that tapers from 1" to 7/8". There were 14 spokes. The tire wasn't with the hub.

 

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[beavis]

I know nothing about old wheels. I just think your wheel hub is a great addition to your collection. Keep searching the area. you might find the outer rim that goes with the hub.

 

[silverswede]

This 43 1/2" 1800's buggy wheel looks kinda like your hub but it has a few more spokes. It's a great piece of history though. A real keeper.