🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Identify please?

[1cabinguy]

Found yesterday. Nashville, IN. I believe it to be a hand-forged utility hook. 1905-1925. Thoughts

 

[Mud Hut]

I think what you have is a coat hook. The bottom ornamental scroll looks like it has broken off.

 

[Gare]

I also vote for a coat hook

 

[1cabinguy]

🔨 Hand-Forged Iron Utility Hook

Circa 1905–1925
Found near Nashville, Indiana

This hand-forged iron hook was discovered by a young local resident across from the historic property once owned by Adolph and Ada Schulz—founding members of the Brown County Art Colony.

Crafted by a blacksmith in the early 20th century, the hook is a functional example of everyday rural craftsmanship. Its simple curve and curled end reflect a utilitarian design, likely used in a barn, workshop, or home for hanging lanterns, tools, or tack.

Its presence near the Schulz homestead offers a rare, tangible connection to the daily life and working practices of Nashville’s early settlers and artists. As such, it represents not only the practical ingenuity of the period but also the historic roots of the creative community that shaped Brown County’s cultural identity.

 

[Mud Hut]

🔨 Hand-Forged Iron Utility Hook

Circa 1905–1925
Found near Nashville, Indiana

This hand-forged iron hook was discovered by a young local resident across from the historic property once owned by Adolph and Ada Schulz—founding members of the Brown County Art Colony.

Crafted by a blacksmith in the early 20th century, the hook is a functional example of everyday rural craftsmanship. Its simple curve and curled end reflect a utilitarian design, likely used in a barn, workshop, or home for hanging lanterns, tools, or tack.

Its presence near the Schulz homestead offers a rare, tangible connection to the daily life and working practices of Nashville’s early settlers and artists. As such, it represents not only the practical ingenuity of the period but also the historic roots of the creative community that shaped Brown County’s cultural identity.

Is that describing your coat hook? Where did that write-up come from?

 

[searcher]

It looks factory made cast iron.
Not hand made by a blacksmith.

 

[Limitool]

It looks factory made cast iron.
Not hand made by a blacksmith.

Agree.... it was not hand forged at all. That's a cast item for sure.

 

[WoodsDigger]

Is that describing your coat hook? Where did that write-up come from