Brass latch thingy?

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Found this in the yard yesterday, all brass except for maybe the round knob. Has the letters MLC (may be a G) stamped on the back. Moves (or used to) in two places on the latch part. Any ideas on what it is and or what it was used for? Thanks for the help.

 

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[Michelle]

points

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Huh?

 

[MiddenMonster]

Huh?

She means that they be points to the ignition system of a car or lawnmower. They live under the distributor cap in a car engine.

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Ok I know what points are, but I dont think so. Had to be a big engine. About 6" long and pretty heavy.
If it is points to an engine, would it be a miss fire engine?
I really thought it was a latch .

 

[ColonialDude]

looks like a window lock/latch to me

 

[Michelle]

how about(and again only guessing) feet adjustment to

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

looks like a window lock/latch to me

And I thoght the engine was big! Now that would be a huge window.

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

how about(and again only guessing) feet adjustment to

Really think it is some sort of latch it is really heavy 2-3 lbs and is made of brass. Maybe off of some sort of old ice box or horse buggy, delivery unit? handle pulls the latch thing up and back ad the latchy part also moves. No clue really.

 

[Montana Jim]

Only guessing also... but any chance its a morse-code tappy-thingy??

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Well I think I may have stummped you guys and every one else. I am still going with the latch avenue, but I could be wrong. More pictures.

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Only guessing also... but any chance its a morse-code tappy-thingy??

I'd be tickled if it was! Not sure, the part you would think is the "tapper" moves also?

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

CG,

whatever it is, nice find

Hope someone is able to nail it down.
I'd go with a latch :P

have a good un..............

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

CG,

whatever it is, nice find

Hope someone is able to nail it down.
I'd go with a latch :P

have a good un..............

My best find yet, wooo hooo! I'm excited just would like to know what it really is? No matter what it is sitting on the hutch with the fine china!

 

[Michelle]

Only guessing also... but any chance its a morse-code tappy-thingy??

hmmm.....maybe...But if she wants it to be a latch thingy then it's a latch thingy!!!!looks like a ground wire bracket/clamp too....or even a throttle switch

 

[laralucine]

Nice one, Kim!!! I'd have said latch, too, but I like the telegraph tappy thing idea Good find!
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[Michelle]

Come on guys, Couldn't this be a govenor switch or something like that

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

I agree come on Guys and Gals! PBK, I really thought Michelle would beat you to it! Good ideas Michelle! But what is it?

 

[Michelle]

PBK.....Get the fuzzies out of your eyes.......is this a switch to the old "winchester flashlight"

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Michelle, You guys and gals are good. So whats up no more ideas. Found in the yard, house was built in 1870, found near the front porch.
I have told everyone how good you folks are and you would know .