Strange piece of forged iron with split.

[Small Adventures]

I found this on a beach and originally thought it was the head of a linstock, but don't know now. It's end has been split and bent apart, maybe to hold something?

 

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[ticndig]

looks like a broken piece from a treadle sewing machine base.

 

[creskol]

Wow .. That's a crusty piece right there. ..

 

[Small Adventures]

It's soaking in vinegar now, so hopefully it should be a little clearer.

 

[Tony in SC]

Sewing machine treadle was my first thought, a lot things used decorative cast iron in that time period.

 

[yaxthri]

It's soaking in vinegar now, so hopefully it should be a little clearer.

Rusty iron in vinegar... that is a new method to me...
Are you trying to completely dissolve it or what?

 

[villagenut]

Maybe he means Apple cider vinegar....that stuff is nasty though

 

[Small Adventures]

Rusty iron in vinegar... that is a new method to me...
Are you trying to completely dissolve it or what?

No, just white vinegar, it worked really well on a completely crusted spike.

 

[mope540]

If you want the rust to disappear, soak it in diluted muriatic acid...in a plastic bucket, and outdoors for sure.
Made those old rusty brake drums look like new (except for the pitting)