Help identify couple objects from cellar hole...

[7creeks]

I have no idea what these two things are. Anyone have any ideas?

 

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[BosnMate]

How large are they

 

[7creeks]

The object on the left is 2" long. The eyes are steel. The one on the right is made of brass and is about 3.5" long. It does say patented Jan 5 __ No. 397.

 

[Mud Hut]

The item on the left is a a trip link (aka check link) out of a horse drawn check-row corn planter.

 

[Mud Hut]

What's the patent info on the other piece?

 

[7creeks]

Brass piece has patented Jan 5 __ No. 397. Can't make out the year