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

[daytondigger]

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

[IronSpike]

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

Can you post some pics different views?

[DCMatt]

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

Is the tip melted or cast that way?

DCMatt

[jrwill56]

looks like a knife belt buckle

[DCMatt]

Here's a wild guess...

It's a tooth from a horse grooming rake.



DCMatt

[IronSpike]

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.

[BioProfessor]

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

Furniture Hardware or Horse Tack.

Daryl

[daytondigger]

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

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

[IronSpike]

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

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 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?

[Bigcypresshunter]

... 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?

[BioProfessor]

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

Daryl

[diggummup]

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.

[IronSpike]

looks like a knife belt buckle

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

http://www.walshbrothers.co.uk/Update/Desk_clocks.htm

[traderoftreasures]

maybe some kind of drive in anchor or tent stake?

[Bigcypresshunter]

Im not telling you what to do, but I need a side view to tell how much of a hook this has.

[La Beep]

WAG Part of a Loom

[IronSpike]

Some more pics could be the key to solve this one

Maybe a roof spike, piece of old anthenna? Hey, now I'm back to lightning rod

[traderoftreasures]

hello hello hello .....is there anybody out there?

[daytondigger]

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.