✅ SOLVED Old shelf pin?

[Gene Mean]

I was desperate to find something old and I found this so I was actually happy. Is it just an old shelf clip?
Thank you
G the M

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Possibly a latch bolt from an old door lock. I can't find an exact match, but below is close. A spring on the "rod" postion closes it to catch the door closed.

 

[Gene Mean]

Thank you Charlie. That would explain the shape of the tip. That means there was a building there which means more to follow.

Possibly a latch bolt from an old door lock. I can't find an exact match, but below is close. A spring on the "rod" postion closes it to catch the door closed.