Brass with symbol on it. 1800s farm

[Cold Digger]

Found this today on a farm that was active from 1820-1960. It's brass and very heavy.

 

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[etex]

Part of a padlock

 

[lockster99]

Agreed.....padlock.

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

yup its the body of a padlock

 

[Cold Digger]

Doesn't sound too old then?

 

[DCMetal]

That's a really interesting piece. Looks like it's worth cleaning to look for more clues. I believe the symbol is that of a Sun Cross.

 

[dr-quest]

I get the padlock similarity but wheres the key hole ?

 

[relic lover]

I think picture number 6 is were the keyhole would be it was very small. I have dug that same lock complete should be 1870s

 

[Cold Digger]

Can you post a picture of yours relic lover?

 

[ctalmadg]

That's a celtic cross. interesting.

 

[relic lover]

Not as similar as I remember. But I still think it is a lock.

 

[lockster99]

Fraim padlock......

 

[against the wind]

Nice find and great I.D. guys