anyone have an idea...

[seaniroquois]

I fount this today in Delaware. Side pictured has OT at the bottom with 3 divots in it on the top,other side has a crown in the middle with VA under it,and the bottom says THOMPSON. Its made of copper. Thanks

 

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[yaxthri]

Despite the out-of-focus photo I think it's a needle threader...

 

[vpnavy]

What ya think of these two needle threaders?

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[Bryanhashemi]

something to do with virginia maybe??

 

[taz42o]

Its VR not VA, Vitoria Regina (queen Victoria). Its a keyhole cover for a Thompson padlock. And its brass not copper. Vintage A Thompson Padlock w 2 Keys Marked Works Great | eBay

 

[taz42o]

ABRAHAM THOMPSON, This firm was established in 1831 for the manufacture of all kinds of padlocks and night latches for home and export. Thompson sold his locks to the United States, as a number appear for sale there. From 1851 to 1861 they were located at 28 Temple Bar, Willenhall. They remained there until 1912 when they merged with Jonah Banks & Sons, padlock manufacturers, of Clothier Street, Willenhall.

 

[Bryanhashemi]

that seems like the most logical choice! looks solved to me!!

 

[seaniroquois]

great thanks i would have never figured that one out.