BEING RESEARCHED - Excavated Cartouche Box Plate from Revolutionary War? NOT FOR SALE UNTIL IDed

This is an unidentified excavated cartouche box plate, possibly from the Revolutionary War period. The plate is convex and has an interesting scrolling design and a lovely patina.

Circa unknown.

Approximately 2-1/4" in diameter.

Bronze.

Two posts, each with a small hole through it.

This is from an unidentified collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until it is identified. VBEX07 LX2/11

7- (Very Fine-): The plate shows some moderate to heavy wear and tarnish due to its age and time spent underground.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.