Decorative metal washer or spacer with geometric stamping
Estimated Value
$5-$25
Small circular metal disc with a central hole, likely a washer, spacer, or decorative hardware component. The face is stamped or engraved with a geometric star-like motif and shows extensive green and reddish corrosion consistent with aged copper-alloy metal. The piece appears thin, flat, and utilitarian rather than ornamental, though the stamped design suggests it may have been used on furniture, cabinetry, harness, or another fitted object. No maker’s mark or inscription is visible.
Era
Unknown; likely 19th to early 20th century, possibly later utilitarian piece
Origin
Unknown; possibly European or North American industrial manufacture
Material
Copper-alloy or brass/bronze-like metal with aged patina
Condition
Fair to Poor; heavy oxidation/corrosion, surface wear, and loss of original finish. No obvious structural break visible, but the piece is significantly weathered.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; central hole roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Low to Medium; the object appears genuinely old or aged, but its exact age, function, and origin cannot be confirmed from a single close-up image.
Provenance
Not determinable from the image alone. The style and material suggest a mass-produced or workshop-made hardware component rather than a unique standalone antique.
Historical Significance
Objects like this are representative of everyday hardware and decorative fittings used in furniture, cabinetry, and utilitarian equipment. While not historically significant on its own, such pieces can be useful for dating or identifying larger objects they were attached to.
Restoration Notes
- •No visible restoration detected; surface appears untouched aside from natural corrosion and wear
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