✅ SOLVED Help with wagon part

[cellerfeller]

This steel frame was found on a recent dig at a 200 year old family homestead near a cellar. Out of the same hole came a solid brass wagon wheel hub cap and what looked like parts of a seat - leather and stuffing. The frame is 14" X 8 1/4" - looks like it may have been blacksmith made - doesn't have a factory look to it. I was thinking part of the front end of the swing frame on a wagon. The arch is about 5/8" across. Hard to tell if the holes were drilled or drifted but looks like wear on the center one - it is kind of oval shaped. I would like to know if it is part of a wagon or buggy frame and what it is called. Any help would be really appreciated.

 

[metrotec]

looks like a hand hold on a seat

 

[Tony in SC]

The measurements you gave, are they for the seat or the item posted? Post a pic of the brass hub cap.

 

[cellerfeller]

The measurements are for the item in the photos. It was found under what appear to be the remains of a seat.

 

[How Lucky]

Part of steering mechanism for buggy.

https://www.hansenwheel.com/store/w...ggy-parts-accessories/buggy-double-reach.html

 

[Retired Sarge]

For those who hate clicking on links, and because links become outdated. OPs picture and picture from How Lucky's link.

 

[cellerfeller]

Thanks so much - hope to get back again soon to dig some more good signals in that same hole - could be a buggy down there!

 

[Tony in SC]

Good ID!! I knew I had seen one before. I think they were called bolster guides?

For those who hate clicking on links, and because links become outdated. OPs picture and picture from How Lucky's link.

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