What the heck is this thing?

[Elad]

Found this at an early 1800's site, not too far from an 1811 Large Cent.

I think it's made out of bronze.

It's approximately 6" long. (forgot to add compare item in photos)

What is it??

 

[turnkey1970]

Shoe horn?

 

[diggummup]

Looks like a broken stirrup.

 

[Elad]

Shoe horn?

I considered that but... it doesn't really feel comfortable in your hand... and I don't understand the handle part if it was a shoe horn.

Hmmmm.

 

[Elad]

Looks like a briken stirrup.

What's a briken stirrup?

 

[diggummup]

Looks like a briken stirrup.

What's a briken stirrup?

I meant broken, whoops. You know a saddle stirrup.

 

[traderoftreasures]

i figure harness related

 

[Elad]

So horse riding related equipment?

Makes sense...

 

[hammered]

I think diggummup got it right . With the square part at the top for the strap and the missing part mirrored by the part that remains, plus the flat part for the shoe/boot to rest on, it looks like a stirrup.



hammered

 

[Digger54]

Looks like a broken stirrup.

Agree.

 

[Elad]

Now, if only it could talk. When was it born? Who made it? Who used it? Who broke and lost it?

Questions that will remain a mystery... it's the newest addition to my personal museum.

Thanks for all the input guys!

 

[NGE]

Looks like the thumb part of an old gate latch.........NGE

 

[BuckleBoy]

This is quite obviously a piece of a stirrup.

Best Wishes,

Buckleboy

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This is not a match but you get the idea.

Looks like a broken stirrup.