Heavy Brass Latch Key Hole

[gwskelton]

Found this today near 1828+ house site, also site of US cavalry 1863. Has anyone see one like this and do you know what type of box or trunk this was on?

 

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[villagenut]

Looks more like it was riveted onto a strap of leather . Looks like a keeper hole for the other end.

 

[CRUSADER]

Nope, its from the side of a bucket or vessel. 2 of them to hang it over the fire. (Metal cooking pot hanger)

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find!

 

[A2coins]

Cool find

 

[A2coins]

Also welcome to tnet

 

[sutphin]

NEAT FIND.

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Nope, its from the side of a bucket or vessel. 2 of them to hang it over the fire. (Metal cooking pot hanger)

Cru is spot on - definitely from a large pot or kettle. An eyelet like this was riveted on both sides to accept the 2 ends of the handle.