Brass clip/What is it?

[PalmyraProspector]

Found this today while out detecting a late 1800s homesite. First thought was a bale seal, then I did some research on those and don’t think it is one now. Any ideas? It’s about 1” wide

 

[ticndig]

picture hanger ?

 

[Shakakka]

I found this a few years back, and it had a patent number on it. Turns out it was a picture hanger. It reminds me of yours, only yours doesn't have nail-holes to fix it to the wall (from what I can see, anyway):

 

[villagenut]

What you have is the business end of a suspender clip....classic hook design, but yours is broken from a complete clip

 

[villagenut]

 

[PalmyraProspector]

What you have is the business end of a suspender clip....classic hook design, but yours is broken from a complete clip

I think you nailed it villagenut! Found this comparison image

 

[Digger RJ]

Found this today while out detecting a late 1800s homesite. First thought was a bale seal, then I did some research on those and don’t think it is one now. Any ideas? It’s about 1” wide

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

I found this a few years back, and it had a patent number on it. Turns out it was a picture hanger. It reminds me of yours, only yours doesn't have nail-holes to fix it to the wall (from what I can see, anyway):

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Shakakka your item is a cloak clasp. Sew through holes and a hook and it’s the right size. Most cloak clasps had button shanks braised on but some had simple sew through holes as yours does.