What the heck is this thing?

[BladeRunner2019]

No, not the cent.

Found in a yard near where a civil war skirmish took place. I have no idea what it might be or how old it is. 1850's? 1950's?

The center part on the bottom is hinged and swings back and forth.


Letters are TLB or TCBs with an 8 and a 4 just below it.

The other numbers might be 35107 with a 14-8 below that.

Thanks in advance.

 

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[vhs07]

Old wire splice. Had a range of 14 thru 8 gauge wire on one side and 8 thru 4 gauge on the other.
And.....here's a new one. Thomas & Betts # 35107

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Thanks so much!!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Old wire splice. Had a range of 14 thru 8 gauge wire on one side and 8 thru 4 gauge on the other.
And.....here's a new one. Thomas & Betts # 35107

Another great I.D. vhs!
Dave

 

[ticndig]

Vhs nails the electrical components . I bet you work or worked for the power company.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Vhs nails the electrical components . I bet you work or worked for the power company.

Yeah, that's 2 in 2 days. Gary

 

[vhs07]

Vhs nails the electrical components . I bet you work or worked for the power company.

No, but I worked at an electrical supply store in the 80's

 

[A2coins]

Well done vhs07 great ID I was thinking an old lifter for a car engine lol