A lock? Or something else?

[Vino]

This looks like a lock, although the loop is one solid piece.
And it had copper pins hammered in.
Found at a Rev war encampment.
Does anyone have any ideas.
Thanks in advance.
George

 

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[SkaBa]

Looks like an attachment point.

 

[Vino]

Looks like an attachment point.

Yes, but for what? Lol

 

[SkaBa]

Hmm. Copper pins, what is the big part made of? Are you near any navigable water?

 

[ironhorse]

Large pot or cauldron handle loop

 

[Vino]

Large pot or cauldron handle loop

That's it!!
Makes sense now.
Good job IH
Thanks

 

[CRUSADER]

Large pot or cauldron handle loop

agreed