✅ SOLVED Iron staple info

[Tipton]

I think is could be part of a fence/gate hasp, latch? Handle to a gate or cabinet? Small log dog? I have been finding iron square nails at this site. Any info is appreciated.

 

[Tony in SC]

Staple for running large wire, like Romex. Probably in an old barn. Tony

 

[kuger]

Tony,I have to dis-agree,I am not sure what these were utilized for but I have dug them in remote camps that were abandoned by the 1860's...far before the invention of Romex....

 

[CC Hunter]

These items have been variously attributed as everything from fastening clips from wagons to hoof picks for horses and mules.

The fact that these steel/iron relics are predominately found in context with mid-19th Century artifacts, supplies at the very least approximate date provenance.


http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/225090-hoof-pick.html


CC Hunter

 

[Tipton]

Thank you for helping me out. Great forum!

 

[BosnMate]

It's not a hoof pick. It would go through two one inch boards and clinch over. No idea why though.

 

[creskol]

It is a wagon box staple

 

[taz42o]

Wagon bow staple. Nice ID Creskol.

 

[Tipton]

Thank you everyone!