Odd little hook and latchc

[bentdiggin]

Found this after a 20 minute walk.

 

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[ks coyote]

Looks very ornate. Congrats on the finds.

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[bentdiggin]

Looking closer I don't think it would be anything but some type of decoration. It is not totally flat and if used as a locking device would be two separate parts. It does appear old and made of brass