No Clue On This Copper Item

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NJDiver

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• Jun 9, 2019

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This thing came from the entrance of the Morris Canal in New Jersey. It's not attracted to a magnet, so I'd guess copper or brass. Has anyone seen anything like this before? There's letters on the "front" side, but I can't make anything out through the crud on it. Hopefully the images will post right.

 

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Humm, looks like the pics didn't work....

https://imgur.com/bzFtXf8
https://imgur.com/cItXq8y
https://imgur.com/DoxEozw
https://imgur.com/jaI2G4t

 

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• Jun 9, 2019

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looks to be a type of strap buckle. Maybe for horse tack?

 

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Would make sense

rustyk1 said:

looks to be a type of strap buckle. Maybe for horse tack?

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Since that area was where an old canal was, and they towed the barges with mules, it could be. Hoping I can get the crud off without any damage so I can make out what's marked on it.