Flat lock mechanism?

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Found this at an 1800’s farm in PA. Assuming it is a lock mechanism of some sort. Any ideas?

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Looks like a clasp for a diary.

 

[ARC]

Looks like a clasp for a diary.

Agreed.

 

[A2coins]

Great ID lol

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Looks like a clasp for a diary.

Thx Charlie. I’ve done some googling for antique book/diary/bible lock and have not found one like this, but I think your correct. Thx!!!

 

[A2coins]

Ya never know that would be awesome if it is part of a flintlock

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

This is a nice little find my friend.
Could have come from anything in that time period... book clasp lock, jewelry box or even a cigar box lock.
Probably had a flip down latch latch portion that locked the box/book closed, similar to this one.

Date wise, I'm thinking late 19thc.
Dave

 

[Rookster]

Looks like a lock face to me.

 

[DCMatt]

From a satchel, suitcase, or briefcase. Turn of the 20th C.