4” brass piece ID help needed

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

This is heavy brass with remnants of iron fixtures, found at W PA farm site, now public park, 1850 - present. Any ideas?

 

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[yaxthri]

Some kind of buckle, for three straps?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

First thing that pops into my mind is a heel from some kind of special shoe.

 

[NonsequiturI]

First thing that pops into my mind is a heel from some kind of special shoe.

Me too, like something to help walk on ice or moss on rocks at the jetties.....

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Another thought that comes to mind is all the weird old medical patent trusses they used to have. Maybe something to correct walking or an injured foot. Too bad we dont have a patent number.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Another thought that comes to mind is all the weird old medical patent trusses they used to have. Maybe something to correct walking or an injured foot. Too bad we dont have a patent number.

I like your theory. Something like this photo.

 

[Retired Sarge]

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I like your theory. Something like this photo.

Sorry but when I looked at the picture this popped into my head.

"Run, Forest run..."

 

[invent4hir]

Looking at the 2nd picture I see 3 mounting screws now broken off. With the "wings" at the 3 & 9 o'clock position and the detents just below them - it reminds me of a lift or tie down point. I know you said its brass but from the picture it looks like pot metal w/ some chrome plating remaining. Could it be from a vehicle?