Not sure , old clippy thing

[rebbel31]

Was found in a forest near old castle ruins in Bavaria. I thougt hairclip or something?

Looking for age and function. Ty

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Maybe from an old paper folder. They have some clip type of fasteners in them. Google " file folder metal clips" see if that gives you an idea of what I'm talking about.

 

[GoldieLocks]

Something that was used in an industrial production process about 1920?

 

[Madmox]

The first picture looks like a feeler gauge with the ears at the top being for adjusting spark plugs

 

[rebbel31]

The first picture looks like a feeler gauge with the ears at the top being for adjusting spark plugs

Spark plugs huh? Makes ya think I though it was a hairclip. Still searching for the truth I'd say

 

[ticndig]

maybe part of a pipe smokers tool.

 

[rebbel31]

maybe part of a pipe smokers tool.View attachment 1878453

I can't see it being that, but been wrong before....the truth awaits...

 

[ticndig]

I'm wrong more often than not but do enjoy the what is it forum and do solve some every now and then

The item also looks like part of a fingernail clipper .

 

[Fossils]

It’s clearly quite old given the crude designs and patina. You said you found it near an old castle so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was 18th century or even much older.

 

[DCMatt]

My first thought was a belt clip of some sort. But it looks light weight for that. Also, it is decorated on both sides. What type of metal is it?

Maybe a hair barrette with a piece missing.

 

[rebbel31]

My first thought was a belt clip of some sort. But it looks light weight for that. Also, it is decorated on both sides. What type of metal is it?

Maybe a hair barrette with a piece missing.

I appears to be bronze but I'm no metal expert