Mystery House Carved on Lead Paperweight

[talesofthesevenseas]

Hi gang,

Here is a puzzle for you. Just for fun, I picked up this lead paperweight, with a house etched into the surface, dated 1804 on one end, and 1886 on the other end. I thought it would be fun to try to find the house it came from, apparently commemorating work or the lifespan of the house or something. At first I thought this might be Mount Vernon, but it does not match, even in earlier periods. I've tried hunting online, but to no avail. I'm guessing this lead is a piece of something from the house, but what I do not know. It's all a mystery. It is oddly shaped, approximately 3.5" on the longest length and weighing about 1 pound, 8 ounces. Here are the pictures:

[KC]

Could this be a door stop?  When I was growing up I remember seeing etched door stops.

[talesofthesevenseas]

Much too small. 3.5" at the longest dimension, about 1.5" - 2" in height. I tried hunting for information on houses what's the 1804 and 1886 dates but no luck.

[KC]

Im searching as well....

[mart]

Beats me !!  I have not found anything !!

[talesofthesevenseas]

It could be this house was torn down in 1886

[mart]

What town did you find this ?  Generally they do not travel far !  Need to look locally !!

[talesofthesevenseas]

This came from eBay, the seller is based in Pompano Florida.

[KC]

Talesof, I can tell you that a wooden home like this IS NOT typical for the Pompano Beach, FL area (of which I grew up in the area).  There are some historic wooden homes....but typically they were made from sturdier material even in the 1800's due to hurricanes/climate.  Most likely from somewhere else.

[ghopper1924]

I'd think New England would be the best bet.

[talesofthesevenseas]

I agree, it definitely has an eastern U.S. look to it. Maybe from Virginia on over, and it doesn't look southern.

[mart]

I am still blank !

[talesofthesevenseas]

This one may have to remain an unsolved myster. But keep it in mind, sooner or later one of us will see this place!

[KC]

I've not come up with anything as well.  The search continues....

[mart]

Looks to be a governmental building of some sort !   Not a residence !