Iron flat loop 9" long with ?thumb ident at end

[Underwonder]

This looks like some kind of tool, is made out of ferrous metal, was found on an 1800s farm in the woods, looks to be hand forged, has a slight flattening and dip at the end that my thumb feels quite comfortable in....and I have no clue what it might be. The loop broke during digging. The rust was removed with electrolysis and I epoxied the pieces together and used wax as a protective coating.

My silly modern day ideas would be a bubble wand or a pasta measurer. LOL but seriously, any ideas out there about this one?

As always, thanks for looking and for your creative thoughts!

P.S. I haven't been on as much lately as sadly my iPhone/IOS device no longer supports the treasurenet app. Congrats to all who have made cool finds that I missed.

Kim

 

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[Retired Sarge]

Shoe horn......?

 

[Clo]

Looks like an eye lifter for a wood burning stove.

 

[pepperj]

Looks like an eye lifter for a wood burning stove.

That's what I was thinking as well.

 

[Fat]

... I think it’s a homemade lighter duty tire iron, or a pry tool of some sort...

 

[DCMatt]

... I think it’s a homemade lighter duty tire iron, or a pry tool of some sort...

AKA Tire spoon...

 

[bowwinkles]

Vintage net weaving tool.