Farm tool?

[mainer]

Anyone want to venture a guess as to what this is?

 

[dozer dan]

its upside down.

i'm thinkin its a bolt on non-slip tractor, wagon or buggy step.

or............. amish brass knuckles

 

[Breezie]

What is it made out of? Breezie

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I thought a step likewise but now I think about it. There would be not enough support to handle a large person judging by the two small screw holes.

I thought maybe part of a animal trap but again, doesn't add up.

Hmm

 

[mainer]

Breezie, I think its made of brass. I dont think its a step. The holes for the screws are not that big. It acts like it screwed on to a peice of wood.

 

[Breezie]

I think it is one piece of an antique curtain rod holder, and the scalloped edges were part of the decor. If not a for a curtain, something along those lines that would hold a rod or board. I really can't tell from the pic, but the arm looks to be curved/bowed; is that correct? Breezie

 

[mainer]

It is slightly bowed Breezie. You are correct.

 

[jivey1ark]

I think it is a non slip buggy step. Remember that back in the days of the buggy, people were so much smaller(skinnier) than we are today.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I think it is a non slip buggy step. Remember that back in the days of the buggy, people were so much smaller(skinnier) than we are today.

Naaaaah! they were fatter man! Fat meant royalty!

If you were skinny and muscular it leaft the impression you were imprisoned.

In prison they worked the hellouttaya and you became muscular,

 

[mainer]

I just dont think its a step, the peice that has the teeth is only 2 inches long, not a whole lot to put your foot on to step up on something. Not saying your wrong, but it doesnt seem like it is to me.

 

[extractor]

non slip buggy step

 

[Woodland Detectors]

non slip buggy step

Hey man! Tell us your dogs name again!

I love that picture of that dog. I keep forgetting his name

 

[Breezie]

I've never seen a buggy/carriage step that looked like 'jaws.' LOL All of the non-slip ones I've seen had a grid pattern on the step tread, and were much more substantial. It looks strong enough to hold some type of rod , but not strong enough or large enough to hold a person. Breezie

 

[Blacksheep]

I've never seen a buggy/carriage step that looked like 'jaws.' LOL All of the non-slip ones I've seen had a grid pattern on the step tread, and were much more substantial. It looks strong enough to hold some type of rod or even an umbrella on a hall tree, but not strong enough or large enough to hold a person. Breezie

Agreed, it does appear "dainty" in the photo, too small for a step. Curious piece.

 

[Breezie]

How long and wide is the opening? Breezie

 

[mainer]

Almost 2 inches long by an inch wide.

 

[extractor]

non slip buggy step

Hey man! Tell us your dogs name again!

I love that picture of that dog. I keep forgetting his name

Cams ; is his name.

 

[AKiwi]

Its gotta be a non-slip step of some kind.
Maybe because it is so iddy biddy, it snapped off the first time used, and hence no wear.

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks more like a mud scraper. They were mounted on buggies, door steps etc. Tony

 

[Breezie]

Looks more like a mud scraper. They were mounted on buggies, door steps etc. Tony

I thought that too, but it's only 2 inches long. Breezie