16 of the same thing

[Stegner]

Found all of these in the same hole - my best guess is that this used to be some costume jewelry circa the Roaring 20's. I threaded them all on a cord to simulate how I think they might have been used. Interested to see if anyone else has a better guess.

 

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[mojjax]

Maybe they were sewed on the top of a curtain , then slid on a curtain rod ?

 

[trdking]

my first glance thought was a ring sizing tool used by jewelers but these all seem to be the same size so I have to go with curtain rod loops

 

[Patriot Relics]

They are part of a horse bridle. I've found similar ones at planations in the past...never that many at once though.

 

[BigWaveDave]

I have got dozens of those things. You know, as a guy, when you go to a yard sale, and you see like a thousand different nut and bolts and screws all in a homemade organizer that they are selling for 5 bucks? Well I am the guy who buys those. Too small to be a horse bridle, IMO.... more like upholstery hooks, or something like that.

 

[Breezie]

Yes, I agree with Mojjax, they are curtain rod rings or shower curtain rings for the claw foot type tubs.



Breezie

 

[Aussie]

I'm having trouble thinking they are shower curtain hooks as it seems the hook and loops are on opposite planes. If the larger loop slides on a rod or rail it seems the other end would be twisting the curtain?

 

[Stegner]

Also, the inner diameter of the hole is only dime-sized. Seems small for a curtain/shower rod?

 

[Breezie]

Also, the inner diameter of the hole is only dime-sized. Seems small for a curtain/shower rod?

I didn't realize the inside diameter was that small. In that case, they are probably Cafe curtain rod holders. Even today, you can buy Cafe curtain hardware (rods & rings) with a diameter as small as 1/2 inch. You said the diameter was the size of a dime, which is approximately 3/4 of an inch. Below are a few pages showing Cafe size hardware.


Breezie
Cafe Pinch Ring | Rejuvenation
Petite Clear Crackle Cafe' Curtain Rod, Pewter, 1/2" Rod Diameter - Walmart.com