Iron Relics from an old tavern...needs ID

[West Jersey Detecting]

I went out hunting the other day in a wooded area that had a tavern until 1840, when it burned down. I had already searched an area across from the tavern site which had a foundation. I found an 1836 large cent, plated & gilted buttons, a watch key and various other artifacts. I was unsure of the tavern site in the past, I cannot find the foundation, but I am 90% sure that these relics came from it. It has become overgrown with the thorn bushes that are notorious for my area and I was not prepared for that so I did not spend as much time as I would like there. Afterward I drove 2 miles and searched for the site of a rumored iron forge from the same period. I found a depression in the ground and a HUGE pile of clam & Oyster shells that were likely used as flux in the forge. It was getting dark by then and the area is 5 miles from the nearest road with no cell service, so I reluctantly headed for home.
I cannot identify the iron relic. Any idea? It is solid & heavy and was found next to the chain. Is it an iron?

 

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[West Jersey Detecting]

Here are the other relics and the large cent.

 

[TreasureTales]

The large cent appears to be in great condition. Congrats on it and all the other items. Very nice relics.


This is just a GUESS, so please don't take this as the gospel. Could that iron thingy be a flue from a chimney? It looks as if something was attached to it at one time, maybe a short rod or chain for opening and closing?? Again, just guessing. But it is fun to try to identify things!


Hope you pull up additional interesting and valuable things!

 

[lonewolfe]

Nice finds!

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lonewolfe

 

[Leebo in SC]

Very nice. Love the Large Cent.

Lee