What is it?

[no_limits]

It's about 2" long not sure what kind of metal it's made of found in an area where I found an early 1800 coin.

 

[Fourman110]

Could be a rail hook for displaying art.

 

[smokeythecat]

Really nice hand made piece there. I think a latch of some sort.

 

[nhbenz]

Keychain belt hook?

 

[bowwinkles]

Tie clasp

 

[trikikiwi]

I like the belt clip and tie clip ideas. Could it be a bill clip?

 

[DCMatt]

Keychain belt hook?

Watch chain belt clip.

 

[DCMatt]

 

[trikikiwi]

Close - but why does the OP example have one curled (sprung) end?

 

[DCMatt]

Close - but why does the OP example have one curled (sprung) end?

That's where the chain attaches.

 

[no_limits]

Think I'll go with watch chain hook who knows thanks for all the help.