old instrument piece?

[Capone]

Help would be kindly appreciated. There's a little thumb tab to press on that opens it a bit. You can see the spring inside. Any idea?






Also found this, which 30 years from now will be like what finding a hot wheels car is today.



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[Nitric]

I think it's to hold sheet music while playing an instrument.
My mom played flute and I've found some of those in boxes of her stuff. I'm just guessing that's what they were. Some had a rod on them.

 

[Capone]

I think it's to hold sheet music while playing an instrument.
My mom played flute and I've found some of those in boxes of her stuff. I'm just guessing that's what they were. Some had a rod on them.

I think that's a good call. Thanks.

 

[Nitric]

I just found a pic of one...

Here's a link since I don't know how to post the open page here.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/91780922/vintage-sheet-music-holder-metal-patina

 

[JccEldreth]

Confirmed, sheet music holder. Nice find.

 

[Capone]

I just found a pic of one...

Here's a link since I don't know how to post the open page here.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/91780922/vintage-sheet-music-holder-metal-patina

Good man. Thanks.

 

[scruggs]

Good find you made!

 

[ScubaDetector]

It is called a Lyre in case you didn't know. Used one in the marching band in the late 60's early 70's

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your find

 

[Trezurehunter]

Scuba has it right. Its a Lyre that attached to the instrument so they could read the sheet music while marching in parades and such. Yours is just missing the long rod that held the part you found.