OK,what the heck is this??? (Solved: Part of Drop Clamp)

[Erik in NJ]

I know I've seen it posted before .... it was almost on the surface at old homestead. Approx. 3" x 1"

 

[TommNJ]

Re: OK,what the heck is this

I find one from time to time and always wondered what they were until :

"What you have is a part of a Drop Clamp. Used to hold the wire that provides telephone service from the pole to your house, if you are in an area that has poles."(posted by GALT 1073)

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,351458.msg2517981.html#msg2517981

TommNJ

 

[Erik in NJ]

Re: OK,what the heck is this

Thanks Tomm! That's it! I think I've found the other piece on a different hunt a while back......thanks for the ID!