IRON WHATZIT?

[BLACKIE555]

I was thinking the female component of a sliding bolt latch? or dunno. Perhaps its been seen in the wild and verified. Thx.

 

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[Tony in SC]

That's what I would have guessed.

 

[desertexplorer]

Your find is an antique oil lamp wall mount hinge. Here’s one style but there were hundreds.

 

[BLACKIE555]

Ah ha...I knew I was wrong.....typical. Beauty! Thanks.

 

[desertexplorer]

Here are a few from an on-line auction:

 

[BLACKIE555]

Yes...and it appears to have a match shown in the mix....3rd from right, second row....very cool thanks.