hinged device. Solved. Drawing compass

[BobinSouthVA]

Well not sure what this is, however I found it deep in the woods within 15 yards of a Federal Officers staff button. That being said I don't think its civil war era. the metal seems like some kind of tin or aluminum and I don't think it would have lasted that long. It seems like it is hinged with a rivet and meant to pivot. there is also a small metal rod protruding from one end.

I have no idea.

thanks for looking

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: hinged device.

It looks like a piece of an old drawing compass

 

[Swartzie]

Re: hinged device.

Kind of looks like a bull dog clip.
-Swartzie

 

[Jeff H]

Re: hinged device.

I think Woodland nailed it:

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: hinged device.

It looks like a piece of an old drawing compass

I was thinking the same. I had a similar cheap metal compass as a kid.

 

[BobinSouthVA]

Re: hinged device.

Lets see if the pencil still writes