That's kind of what I was thinking, but it's on the small side. Possibly for a small bottle or perhaps a dropper. The top appears decorative, and it seems like the ring in the "collar" might be for attaching it via a lanyard to whatever it might be stoppering. Looks awfully plug like...



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I'm guessing but it kinda looks like a bottle stopper?



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On Fri, Mar 23, 2018, 12:13 PM Mallory Moran <[log in to unmask]>

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> Hello Histarchers,

>

> I am looking for some help identifying a metallic mystery object 

> uncovered during excavations along the St. Croix River, Maine. The 

> archaeological context likely dates from the 1500s to 1600s, though could be more recent.

>

> The item photos can be viewed here

> <https://photos.app.goo.gl/E6GMNt01bRpWN7yb2>.

>

> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

> Mallory Moran

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> Department of Anthropology

> The College of William & Mary

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