✅ SOLVED What is this odd thing I found ?

[csa1865]

I found this many MANY years ago . I forgot all about it until today . Does anybody know what it was used for ? Maybe some type of hearth cooking tool ? It is blacksmith made and is about 22 inches long when closed . It opens up and you would put something inside and the spikes would hold it in place . I think maybe you would put a ham inside it and hang it up someway back years ago when people would kill hogs and cure the hams ?

 

[trdking]

Havent a clue But I am definitely curious! Maybe something to do with Hay or Ice?

 

[nsdq]

Meat hanger for smoking?

 

[trdking]

Meat hanger for smoking?

I LIKE IT!!

 

[john845]

I think its a some sort of tool for moving large objects. It kind of reminds me of a tool used to spin logs when do tree work. I used one once or twice but can't remember what they are called.

 

[Kray Gelder]

I think its a some sort of tool for moving large objects. It kind of reminds me of a tool used to spin logs when do tree work. I used one once or twice but can't remember what they are called.

You're thinking of a peavey, maybe? I don't know if it is, but if you've ever skinned catfish, I think that would be a handy tool for grasping the head while peeling off the skin.

 

[buck8point]

Im thinking that may be a really old handmade tool used to make Brooms, it would help you hold the broom straw in a bundle while you secured it to the wooden handle by wrapping it with wire just above the 2 spikes.

 

[ARC]

Im thinking that may be a really old handmade tool used to make Brooms, it would help you hold the broom straw in a bundle while you secured it to the wooden handle by wrapping it with wire just above the 2 spikes.

Now that's an interesting theory... I like it.

BUT... here are some "broom making" tools.

 

[devldog]

I wish I could be of some help here, but someone will know for sure. I'm just guessing here, but I wonder too if this might be some sort of fireplace cooking device. Cool looking piece.

 

[DCMatt]

Havent a clue But I am definitely curious! Maybe something to do with Hay or Ice?

Might be a hay fork/harpoon from a hay trolley system.

 

[Toecutter]

I like the ham therory...

 

[wildpig]

Its a cow catcher. Put it around the cows neck and when she tries to jump a fence, it hangs up. I have a few hanging in my barn.
The prongs dig into her neck and talks her into staying in the pasture.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! That's what it is all right.

 

[erte]

i was just about to say it looked like the air tool blacksmiths use to pump air that opens and closes compressing a balloon type thing in the center that blows out air to keep fire burning hot

 

[wildpig]

i was just about to say it looked like the air tool blacksmiths use to pump air that opens and closes compressing a balloon type thing in the center that blows out air to keep fire burning hot

No, its not a bellows.

 

[Plug N Play]

Great ID, wildpig.

Neck Yoke

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Steel-COW-Calf-YOKE-Neck-Collar-Retainer-Fence-Guard/153403958216

 

[buck8point]

Nice ID...

 

[csa1865]

Thanks WildPig . Looks like you are right on track . I am going to my neighbors house and dare his a55 to jump my fence ! ( HAHA )

 

[knighthunter]

For sure it's for keeping the cattle from going between the barb wire on the fence.