✅ SOLVED Brass Plated, spring loaded cast iron clamp. whats it used for???

[Keeper]

New to the site, Glad I found you. Found eleven of these things in a metal box under the floor in an old 1800's barn. appear to be brass plated cast iron and also spring loaded. 3 1/8"L x 2 1/4"W. it has 3 mounting holes and 2 hand set rivets through the base. When closed, the inside diam. of the clamp opening is 3/4". When opened it is 1 1/4". No Mfg. marks. I think it's age is between 1890's and 1920's. It looks as though it had a specific purpose. I'd love to know if anyone has seen this thing before? what its called and what it's used for? Thanks!

 

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[4x4x4]

....Welcome from Southern California !
It DOES look familiar...just unsure.

 

[Tpmetal]

Looks like a latch of an old icebox or something, maybe? im thinking more like a broom clamp or fire extinguisher mount though

 

[Icewing]

Fancy broom/mop hanger possibly?

 

[cudamark]

Agree.....holder for a broom, shovel, rake, etc......

 

[Tony in SC]

I would say it is cast brass. Being brass I would say it's boat or ship related. For oars push poles, etc ?

 

[Plug N Play]

Another thought ... those things that latch the door open ... ?

 

[Keeper]

Yes! you mean like a door stop latch at the bottom of an interior door in a home? I think so! Sounds good to me. Thank You!

 

[Keeper]

Cheers to Plug n Play

Thanks for everyone's suggestions and special thanks to Plug N Play for solving the thread! Now I have to find eleven brass door posts for these clamps to connect to.