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[cntrydncr1]

Found this item. Looks like a thumb would rest on it. It is about 6" long. Anyone have any ideas what it is Dug in virginia, Civil War site.

 

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[aka da Prof]

thumb latch for a door closure

 

[AU Seeker]

thumb latch for a door closure

Or a gate.

 

[Monty]

Brake lever for a motorcycle? Monty

 

[Baldingboy]

Can we get a close up?

 

[cntrydncr1]

that first pic is a close up. I do believe it to be a latch of some sort...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

thumb latch for a door closure

Or a gate.

I agree http://robinsonsantiques.com/door-knob-set/thumb-latches/early-thumb-latch-set-13-16.htm

 

[cntrydncr1]

thanks!! that is it!!