Found with the buckle what is it?

[Diggin Dude]

I was metal detecting and found this old buckle and right near it is this long metal piece not sure what it is.

Can anyone identify it?

I believe they are from the late 1800's to early 1900 s judging by the site I was hunting, the were about 6 inches deep.

Thank you

 

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[Diggin Dude]

Here is a photo with a quarter in it for size reference.

 

[rick67]

Good luck with that one

 

[DigIron2]

I would guess a broken pan or pot handle?

 

[Broken knee]

Could it be a hand wrought lifting handle for a wood stove?HH
BK

 

[Diggin Dude]

Could it be a hand wrought lifting handle for a wood stove?HH
BK

That could be a possibility.

 

[DigIron2]

I think Broken knee nailed it.