✅ SOLVED Bit Boss??

[doublet2a]

Really don't know what this is, so here goes..
It's brass with iron attached to it.
Dime for size..
Thanks

Tim

 

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[duggap]

I think what you have is a key hole cover from a padlock.

 

[buckeye digger]

Old smokehouse padlock key hole cover. Link is similar one for reference. see quite a few on this forum.
Smoke House Padlocks - M W & Co - Antique Padlocks

 

[bigfoot1]

buckeye is right mallary wheeler & co. 1865-1910

 

[thrillathahunt]

Good ID guys. Hey Tim, looks like you got yourself an old site there. Did the dime come from the same spot?

 

[doublet2a]

Good ID guys. Hey Tim, looks like you got yourself an old site there. Did the dime come from the same spot?

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No, wish it had.. Got some mercs though.
Looks like this one is I.D.ed.. Thanks all.

Tim