Metal plate of some kind? I don't know where to begin.

[xmelax38]

I hope this works. This is the 1st time I've loaded pictures from the phone on here. I don't know what this is and I don't know how to begin looking online for anything similar. It is some kind of metal that's all I can say about it, ha ha. When my husband bought it at an auction, he said that the auctioneer didn't know what it was either. The auctioneer just thought it was possibly something from the roman era or Victorian era. That's a big jump in era's. I am sure it's not that old. I just don't know where to begin when trying to look it up. More photos in comments probably.

[xmelax38]

Another pic. This is the back of it.

[xmelax38]

One last pic. This is the edge of it. Oh and by the way there are no markings on it as far as letters or anything else.

[mart]

How big is it !!  Good to see you back !!!

[xmelax38]

Thank you! It's been awhile. It is about 11 1/2".

[mart]

Looks like something an interior decorator would use displayed on an easel !!  Is it heavy ??

[xmelax38]

No it's not heavy, it's just a thin metal than its been pressed into it, it looks like. My husband said watch it'll probably be something made 10 years ago, ha ha.

[mart]

Well, if its that light its probably pressed/antiqued tin but could be lightweight sheet copper or brass !!  Back in the 70`s there were many things like this around !!  There was an antique boom,,everything was made to look old/ancient !!
You were in vogue i you decorated with antiques !!  Buy a small easel and and use it !!

[KC]

Good to see you back here at the forum!

Does it look like it was ever used as a mold?

[xmelax38]

Thank you for the warm welcomes back. . It's pretty pressed in there and that's what I was wondering to it may have been used as one. I really never thought of that either.  Pics of the inside of it. You both bring in some very good things to ponder on. It helps.

[xmelax38]

Here's another interesting thing. There are these little holes, that are far from perfect around it. Some made the hole and others it appears missed.

[mart]

I think this is a copy of something !!  Perhaps from Italy,,it has a Roman look !!  When I first glanced at it ( and I am looking at it sideways) I thought it was of Nero !!  But then I cleaned my cheaters !! 

[xmelax38]

That's interesting. Thank you for helping me with this.

You would not believe all the stuff my husband has. He's a hoarder, ha ha! At least it's in the basement. Everything from antiques, vintage and newer stuff. The man goes to Auctions & Antique Stores. Don't get me wrong, I love that stuff too, but I don't hoard, ha ha.

[mart]

LOl !!  I can think of worse habits !! Think of the fun you can have finding things !! Garage sale/Thrift store and Goodwill all in your garage !!  You can shop and never leave home !!

[KC]

I know it can be burdensome for some of the spouses (but there are things far worse in life)!

But, boy could that be fun going through!