Unknown iron tool

[JM1184]

I found this item in July at a mid 1700s site (Rev War LT homesite) . Just curious about what it is. Initially I thought it was an unfinished oxen shoe. I'm really not sure. Thanks for looking.

 

[jewelerguy]

possibly the side of a badly broken stirrup?

 

[Bruce R]

Actually looks like part of a door latch.

 

[patiodadio]

Ox shoe ?

 

[nsdq]

fence post tip ?

 

[kcm]

I don't think it's as much a "tool" as it is a "locking mechanism".

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

This is way out there but a homemade replacement for a piano foot pedal.one is straight the other two curve out from the center one?

 

[cudamark]

My thoughts too. A pedal of some sort. Maybe industrial for operating machinery.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

One other thought is maybe a carriage or wagon step?