Letters
– Maker’s marks
– Stamped symbols
– Engraved initials
– Paint layers
– Rust patterns
– Threads or attachment points
– Evidence of a chain or cord
– Matching pairs or sets
The fact that several similar pieces were found together is also extremely important.
If there are dozens of identical pieces, they were probably not random decorations. They were likely part of a system, household supply, or collection of replacement components.
If they came from the same room, that could provide another major clue.
For example, finding them near an old grandfather clock would make the
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