Any idea what this is?

[dagwood67]

Found this metal detecting an early 19th homestead- now a corn field -
Any ideas as to what it is?
Thanks!

 

[PetesPockets55]

Looks too bulky to be part a bridle?

 

[TheGreenBoy]

Looks like broken hoock of the wagon flank.

 

[apcomputing]

I bet, when you clean it off, it turns out to be a lift handle for a wood stove. For lifting the cooking plate from the stove.

 

[dagwood67]

Oh cool! Thanks! I plan on de rusting it-
Much appreciated!

 

[dagwood67]

Ah! Interesting! I suspected a wagon part early on!
Much appreciated!

 

[ARC]

Next time... AND / OR this time...

Clean it... add observations and close up pictures... possible or factual composition... and include a size reference.

As to aid in your quest for a factual identification.

 

[dagwood67]

Great advice!
Will do!
Thanks!