Is this an old hinge?

[Moe (fl)]

This was found at an old farm (believe may be from 1800's).

Any clues? It is forged iron.

Thanks.

 

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[Montana Jim]

I don't think hinge with only one hole in the middle... it woulda' had at least three holes on each half of it (if a hinge)... dont you think?

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thanks Montana Jim,

I had shown it to some friends and one guy thought it was a hinge but I had my doubts. The object was painted with Rust converter that's why it looks shiny.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

It looks like part of a larger piece of metal. Anything from a broken . . . plow coulter, harrow tooth, fireplace tongs, wagon tongue fitting to a . . . hinge.

 

[engine 823]

I don't know but at first glance I think the side plate from a musket. The hammer would hook onto the arm which came through the hole Just a guess

 

[Rob66]

Old clock hand
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