cannon tool????

[dfx willy]

hi folks!! i need some help here!! i will send this over to the whats it section but i figured i would run it threw here first to show you guys. NO its not a watch! and NO its not a compass! this is solid one piece cast with three holes! one on each side and one on the bottom. my buddy found this at a rev site and seems to think it was some type of tool on cannons. when he found it there was a one foot chain on it. it looks familiar like ive seen it on a mag before. has any one ever seen one of these before thanx. willy

 

[IronSpike]

Tag. Interesting piece

Would the two holes on the side be for a bar insert in order to tighten/adjust? The hole at the bottom does appear to have a catch inside.

 

[Bramblefind]

Could it be a tape measure? And the chain was used to attach it to a chatelaine?

Not exactly like this - but here is a general idea

 

[IronSpike]

Good suggestion Bramblefind. Would expect more of a slot than a hole on a tape measure.

Maybe it's an old padlock. The chain had a bar attached to it that was inserted through the piece. The bottom hole would be the keyhole (something missing).

 

[Monty]

I don't know what it is but it is really interesting. Hope someone IDs it quick. Monty

 

[dfx willy]

thats a thought iron spike but how would the bar or pin be released? this thing is definate one piece. its a good mystery! willy

 

[bradyboy]

simulates a pocket watch but held a rewinding chain holding a key
Brady

 

[IronSpike]

thats a thought iron spike but how would the bar or pin be released? this thing is definate one piece. its a good mystery! willy

In order for that to work, the bottom hole is where the lock mechanism was controlled with a key.

Maybe the two holes on the side were for mounting in a frame stand and a chain connected from top to bottom was where items like pocket watches or keys were securely stored. The fitting to the bottom hole was more like a twist snap attachment.

 

[cracker]

simulates a pocket watch but held a rewinding chain holding a key
Brady

Thats what i'm thinking too.

 

[IronSpike]

simulates a pocket watch but held a rewinding chain holding a key
Brady

Thats what i'm thinking too.

Could be, but why the holes on the sides

 

[Bramblefind]

Do you have the chain? Could you post a picture of it?