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Brass, 2 1/2 inches long with a hook??

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daytondigger
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Posted Nov 04, 2009, 07:23:52 pm

I have no idea what this item is, but someone on TNET may be able to tell me. I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks, Steve
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 03:48:47 am

Being 2 1/2" I would rule out lightning rod  icon_scratch  dontknow

Can you post some pics different views?
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 04:17:20 am

Any info on where you found it and other items found with it might help.

Is the tip melted or cast that way?

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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 05:16:37 am

looks like a knife belt buckle
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 05:26:46 am

Here's a wild guess...

It's a tooth from a horse grooming rake.



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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 07:40:15 am

Quote from: DCMatt on Nov 05, 2009, 04:17:20 am
Any info on where you found it and other items found with it might help.

Is the tip melted or cast that way?

DCMatt

Tip does kind of have a melted look to it.
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 08:27:01 am

When in doubt just say "furniture hardware" or "horse tack."   Cheesy

Furniture Hardware or Horse Tack.

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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 03:33:50 pm

Quote from: BioProfessor on Nov 05, 2009, 08:27:01 am
When in doubt just say "furniture hardware" or "horse tack."   Cheesy

Furniture Hardware or Horse Tack.

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I would agree, if it were anything important, someone would have recognized it. It is cast in that shape.
Thanks all, Steve
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 03:50:14 pm

Quote from: daytondigger on Nov 05, 2009, 03:33:50 pm
Quote from: BioProfessor on Nov 05, 2009, 08:27:01 am
When in doubt just say "furniture hardware" or "horse tack."   Cheesy

Furniture Hardware or Horse Tack.

Daryl
I would agree, if it were anything important, someone would have recognized it. It is cast in that shape.
Thanks all, Steve

That doesn't make it less interesting and without knowing what it is we don't know if it's important  Wink Is there a small hook at the end of the tip?

Added: I see now that hook is in your thread title. Maybe some kind of machine crochet needle?
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 11:52:31 pm

Quote from: daytondigger on Nov 05, 2009, 03:33:50 pm
... if it were anything important, someone would have recognized it.
Thanks all, Steve
Not true. Would like to see more pics, side, bottom... something for size reference to better visualize.

Is it 3-sided?
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 06:33:36 am

Agree.  We don't give up that easy.  laughing7  We have the aluminum 15 thingy and Piggnutz to thanks for that.  help

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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 10:22:16 am

Quote from: daytondigger on Nov 04, 2009, 07:23:52 pm
I have no idea what this item is, but someone on TNET may be able to tell me. I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks, Steve
Any other clues you could give us? Maybe the type of area that it was found in for starters. I don't believe it has been melted. It looks whole and intact. I agree with BigC about some better/more photos. That scanner isn't doing any justice.
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 12:41:52 pm

Quote from: jrwill56 on Nov 05, 2009, 05:16:37 am
looks like a knife belt buckle

If the piece has been damaged it could be a small letter opener.

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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 06:58:19 pm

maybe some kind of drive in anchor or tent stake?
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 11:02:40 pm

Im not telling you what to do, but I need a side view to tell how much of a hook this has.
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 12:49:53 am

WAG Part of a Loom
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 02:45:10 am

Some more pics could be the key to solve this one  Wink

Maybe a roof spike, piece of old anthenna? Hey, now I'm back to lightning rod  thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 05:21:04 am

hello hello hello .....is there anybody out there?
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 03:58:43 pm

Sorry guys, I posted this for a computer-challenged friend. I'll try to find out more from him and let you all know. Now that it was mentioned, it does remind me of something to do with lightning rods. Part of a loom, sounds feasible as well.
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