This is almost certainly a fragment of a small book fitting from the 16th/17th century. Take a look at VT-NBC8664X! Your local archaeologist will definitely be happy about it! 😉
Thank you :) Our archaeologist knows about the find. We just haven't been able to identify it yet.
SondelSuechtig 1.3.2024
What surprises me is that the piece is quite massive. Was the hole used for fastening? Another question, there is a book called "Handbuch Buchverschluss und Buchbeschlag" by Georg Adler. I've already had a quick look at it. Do you know it? What do you think about it? I'm thinking about getting it. But at a price of €100, I'd be interested to hear what you think.