Iron piece.

[Little River Hunter]

I need help identifying this partial piece.





Thanks for any help.

LRH

 

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[duggap]

It looks like a buckle cover, but I have not seen one made of iron. Which doesn't mean they didn't make them that way.

 

[Ism]

Bottle opener?

 

[maxpower]

vending machine bottle opener is what came to mind as well

 

[Little River Hunter]

I should have mentioned that it dates from the 1840s-1850s. It has me stumped...

 

[Gunrunner61]

I think a side view would help us out alot too...................HH

 

[CRUSADER]

Not sure of the proper name but its a strap tensioner, the type they would use when securing a load on an open back vehicle.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Not sure of the proper name but its a strap tensioner, the type they would use when securing a load on an open back vehicle.

Ratchet strap, they come in a variety off sizes, that's what I thought also.

SS

 

[Little River Hunter]

Having troubles uploading the side view of the iron piece.

 

[Little River Hunter]

Side view.