Help with ID

[Palmetto]

Dug this early on in 2011 and going through organizing my finds. Early 1800's home.
It is very small, 1" long x 1/2" wide. Appears to have a Boar's head design on top. Back appears to be attachments for either leather or wood.
Thanks for any help.

Palmetto

 

[Iron Patch]

I found the same thing, only a different design. I believe I did see an ID for it at some point but can't remember. Could have very well been on this site.

 

[Broken knee]

It's a sling or strap adjuster. HH
Broken Knee

 

[Palmetto]

Thanks Broken knee.
Was definitely thinking more of a leather-based item.
So, the longer attachment would hook through the other strap's hole?

Palmetto

 

[kuger]

Thanks Broken knee.
Was definitely thinking more of a leather-based item.
So, the longer attachment would hook through the other strap's hole?

Palmetto

Yep,thats cool!!

along this theory : http://www.rollanet.org/~stacyw/trapdoor_sling.htm

 

[DCMatt]

Horse Head

DCMatt

 

[kuger]

I thought that too Matt...surrounded by a horse shoe?I figured he could see it better than the pic showed though

 

[DCMatt]

I thought that too Matt...surrounded by a horse shoe?I figured he could see it better than the pic showed though

Yes! I can see the horse shoe now. Good eye!

DCMatt

 

[Palmetto]

I thought that too Matt...surrounded by a horse shoe?I figured he could see it better than the pic showed though

Yes! I can see the horse shoe now. Good eye!

DCMatt

Thanks guys!
My eyes were just not going there for some reason. Definitely makes more sense as a Horse Head as opposed to Boar!
Will green check.
Palmetto

 

[kuger]

Like IP stated it could go to horse tack too?

 

[doublet2a]

Little different filtering