1800s Tool (anyone know what this is? found metal detecting)

[renee23]

Found this metal detecting where a plantation was in 1800s and I have no clue what it is.

 

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[2TallHunter]

That is a scale used to weigh grain. The circle end would hold a bag and the end on the right would hold a weight.

 

[Indian Steve]

I think it is half of a horse bit.

 

[ThTx]

Can you give us a size reference? Might help to positively identify it.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Interesting ,can't wait to see what you find out.

 

[Ripper1313]

Found this metal detecting where a plantation was in 1800s and I have no clue what it is.

It's either a thingamabob a whatchamacallit or p possibly the illusive dodad. Lol . I hope you find out what it is , it's interesting !

 

[renee23]

That is a scale used to weigh grain. The circle end would hold a bag and the end on the right would hold a weight.

Thanks it makes sense. I thought it kinda look like a horse bit but then again it don't. Thanks for the help..

 

[renee23]

Can you give us a size reference? Might help to positively identify it.

Not if this helps but its almost 5inch.