What is this

[Crowsnest6]

Nail Header(??) or something else?

Wondering what this is and if it has anything to do with nails? I found it out in the middle of one of our fields underground with a metal detector.

Thank you all
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[Retired Sarge]

Probably totally off base here, but the way the rod goes over the middle circle reminds of a musical instrument key/button.

 

[Tpmetal]

Probably totally off base here, but the way the rod goes over the middle circle reminds of a musical instrument key/button.

I actually think you are spot on. Reminds me a whole lot of a piece from my daughters clarinet. but I am not positive

 

[DCMatt]

Part of a safety release valve from a steam engine?

 

[buck8point]

Maybe a really old Rocker Arm off the Valves of an old Engine? Tractor maybe?

 

[Crowsnest6]

I was thinking it could possibly be a nail header(? Correct name) for making nails by hand?? The first two pics I got as an example and the last two is the one I found.

Hope this helps and thanks so much
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[Reanm8er]

I can't help but suggest that it might be a synchronizing arm from the steam chest to the two drivers on an old model railroad engine.

 

[invent4hir]

Possibly a control arm for (?) that pivots about the center circle. The large end has an indentation to keep whatever was inserted there in place.

 

[A2coins]

I agree with the rocker arm guess I thought that before I even read that guess...A little google should help with that