One of Those Things!!

romeo-1 · Nov 23, 2017

No clue what this is but I've seen it posted a number of times...one of those mysteries...

BosnMate · Nov 23, 2017

It is for sure one of those things. Sorry, I don't know what it was used for.

RW · Nov 23, 2017

Ugh I will try a different guess this time... Looks like a square nail would hammer perfectly in the flat circular side. But what would run through the round hole for the square nail to wedge? A dowel? A wire?

Any clues to be gained from where it was found or other items found in the area?

bradyboy · Nov 23, 2017

wasn't this item just posted a few days ago?

romeo-1 · Nov 23, 2017

sanmateo said:
wasn't this item just posted a few days ago?

Not sure...was it ID'd?

RW · Nov 23, 2017

Antique trunk/chest hasp part? Fits inside box sticking though the front where latch falls over and pin goes though hole to keep secure...

Deftone · Nov 27, 2017

I'm sure its unrelated but was searching something else. Just made me think of these things are similar. Gives an idea of the purpose. American Bell transmitter mount for Western Electric 317 wall phone with the short transmitter mount and candlestick phones | Old Phone Shop

pepperj · Nov 28, 2017

It's a countersink item for ?? Sits flush in the wood, the slot is to position it before final placement. The two little spurs off the sides fit to prevent it from turning once it's countersunk. I was thinking that it could be part of a pivot rod assembly where the rod eyelet (male) would pivot on this anchored part.

ironhorse · Nov 28, 2017

what I think they are, because I've found a few myself
I can't find a pic but I'll try to describe it
call it a flip swivel I guess...or part of an assembly for one.
a link over the hole with another at 90 degrees holding a small hook for a door or compartment etc
just a thought