Some type of Key - What used for?

[SaginawIan]

Dug this at a site that I beleive is from the mid 1800s. Flat buttons, a complete spur, and a pocketwatch came from the same area. I have no idea what this is used for it has a triangle shaped end.

Ian

 

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[warsawdaddy]

Kinda looks like a key to wind clocks,old clocks.

 

[DD-777]

Kinda looks like a key to wind clocks,old clocks.

I concur. Clock winder.

 

[boogeyman]

Can you get a picture of the end of it? If you can get one of the tip not the bow I can probably help you.

 

[Kansasippi]

Old hand cuff or leg irons key.

 

[CRUSADER]

Barrell tap (spigot) key

 

[Excavator]

Gas key? For gaslights or a gas space heater/ fireplace.

Watchman's key? For checking in on the timeclock at checkpoints.

 

[SaginawIan]

Here is a picture of the end of it. Another clue on this one is that it was found near where a barn was b/c my friend found a horseshoe, axe head, and boot spur.

Ian

 

[CRUSADER]

Here is a picture of the end of it. Another clue on this one is that it was found near where a barn was b/c my friend found a horseshoe, axe head, and boot spur.

Ian

As previously stated. A barrell tap key. Google it. They locked the beer & other drinks taps to stop people taking it.

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showcat.php?cat=125&page=1

 

[SaginawIan]

Sure is a barrel tap key! Thanks for the link! It looks exactly like one listed on that site and dates from the late 19th century. Thanks for all your help everyone,

Ian