an old hook?

[Moe (fl)]

Is this an old cast iron hook? The part in the middle seems lead.

Was found at the beach.

HH.
Moe

 

[Blacksheep]

Looks like the catch for some type of small winch such as a "come-along" or boat winch.

 

[JT]

Looks like the catch for some type of small winch such as a "come-along" or boat winch.

Agreed. It looks like it was on the end of a shaft, and the "hook" part probably clicked over a gear wheel..like an anti-reverse.

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thanks for replies.

How old is this hook?