✅ SOLVED Found around an old homeplace need help!

[fishinfireman04]

Found this item at an old homeplace that belonged to my wife's family! I'm new to treasure hunting and Metal detecting but I am having a blast! Mostly finding scrap but this item looks like it had some distinguished purpose! Help if u know what it is!

 

[fishinfireman04]

I failed to mention this item is about the size of a half dollar. It appears to be iron.

 

[DCMatt]

It appears to be crudely made. Or is it just badly damaged? Is it a homemade piece or machine made?

DCMatt

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

looks like a cleat for an old split rim wheel.{damaged}

 

[fishinfireman04]

Dc Matt it is heavily damaged due to rusting away! Canyon I'm unfamiliar with what the cleat u mentioned looks like I did a search on google and couldn't find it. But u may be in to something I will investigate further!

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

early automotive...Antique Wood Spoke Wheel Metal Rim 22 1 2" Diameter 12 Wooden Spokes Tire Car | eBay

 

[fishinfireman04]

Thanks Canyon that pic def confirms that it is a cleat! I can see it plain as day.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

welcome...