3 more items of perpleximent

[Pointman]

I am hoping that the wise folks on this forum could shed some light on the following items that I have found in about as many hunts.


The first item looks to be made out of brass. It may have had a chrome or silver finish to it. The "chambers" have a small connection in the middle of them. They are not isolated holes.

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The second item is made of lead. It has a white patina, so it is probably fairly old:

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Last, this item is obviously made of iron or steel. It was found at a site where I found some turn of the century items. I have not cleaned it up in any way:

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[gazmuth]

I have seen the top one before, but for the life of me can't remember what it was a part of.... killed too many brain cells in my early years. Maybe it will come back to me, I will reply again if it does... now I have a goal in life for the day! What catches my eye and made me think about it is because the bottom square is off center, hmmmmm....

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I've seen the first one before too, but I can't think of what it is, or even where I saw it.... The third one, I think may be part of an old shutter latch similar to this one:
I have one much closer to the one you found somewhere, if I can find it I'll take a pic and post it here.

 

[Pointman]

I've seen the first one before too, but I can't think of what it is, or even where I saw it.... The third one, I think may be part of an old shutter latch similar to this one:

I bet your on the right track, because on the end there are two shoulders sticking out on either side, which would act like a hinge like the one in your picture.

 

[bigfoot1]

I could almost swear #3 is the tentioner/lock for a set of truck traction chains...I'll try to find it

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Top one is a gas valve key.

 

[gazmuth]

Top one is a gas valve key.

Are you sure? Why would it have two square holes? I know I have seen that thing on something I have around the house, just can't put my finger on it, and I don't have anything with a 'gas key', but you may well be correct.... but I have been wracking my mind since yesterday to remember where I have seen that thing.....