RelicHunter97
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Hey all, hit my favorite colonial field today and scored some unknown items. Any insight would be great! The first object is approx. 2"x1.5", the next item is about 1/2"x1/4". Thanks!
A couple old unknowns today
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RelicHunter97
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I've never seen a key hole frame so large, and on that part extending from the bottom it looks like it was attached to something.
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Skeleton key hole would be large.
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Good point on the part extending.
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Can't find any keyholes that look like that. Still looking.
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I'd say it's a part of a bracelet or necklace. The upper right keyhole picture would be part of the clasp. Another piece would slide through the hole and drop into the keyhole slot to latch it.
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Remember, it's 2" by 1.5", that would be a giant necklace!
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villagenut
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Could it be a hinged hasp from a trunk,folding onto a loop that would accept a padlock?
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Could be the lock hole shaped item was one half of a turn lock clasp.Here is a pic of how they are used on a modern purse yours could have been on saddlebags maybe.
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The only thing that doesn't fit to both suggestions is that the hole is a little pear shaped(like it was made for a large key), a hasp opening or turn lock clasp would be even on both ends.
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Right you are! I was thinking the top two images were separate parts not front/back. That really would be a honking huge necklace.
The upper part really does look like something would slide through the middle and then latch in the keyhole shaped recess. Something like a tab lock clasp that I've seen on necklaces before. Here's an example.
Chart - All About Clasps - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
The bottom part looks like something that would be on leather as a decorative piece. Maybe it's some type of horse tack related item.
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