the unidentified object from Bridge Inn, Mernda Australia, has been identified as a decorative brass inlay most probably from a portable writing slope or sewing box such as this - http://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/132758/grandest-antique-english-brass-ebony-inlaid-mahogany-writing-slope-c1840/

thanks for those who responded


On 08/07/2017, at 7:03 PM, Gary Vines wrote:

> Thin, flat brass or other alloy plated object about 100 mm long with no clasps, attachments or perforations. found in 18402-50s hotel site north of Melbourne Australia.
> 
> any ideas what it might be?
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> all suggestions gratefully received.
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