Chain with rings, chain with clips, iron trapezoid loop

[Underwonder]

Hello all,

This is the best site to learn more about finds. These are from a 1907 site with a mixture of old and new.

I am curious about the chain with a circular ring on each end. It is 25.5 inches end to end.

The other chain has a hook at each end and measures 9.5 inches end to end.

The rectangular buckle looking piece is not a buckle as the iron piece protruding left is all one solid piece. Not sure what this is.

The second piece at the top looks like the back end and feet of a piggy bank...but it must have been empty [emoji19]. BTW what metal turns blue? zinc?

The red white and blue piece looked like a battery but I don’t think it is and is wrapped with a piece of wire...another odd unlinked but looks more modern.

The two individual circles of metal looked like pieces of copper pipe, but the are attracted to a magnet..Also not equal in size.

I have contacted Root supplier to inquire about possible connection to the can opener.

Also got a mixture of coins and several scout neckerchief ties. It was a fun hunt..

Thanks for looking. Happy hunting!

 

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[grasshopper]

I think you forgot the pics

 

[Carolina Tom]

I have an active imagination, but you gotta post pics.

 

[Underwonder]

I think you forgot the pics

Oops..

 

[Underwonder]

I have an active imagination, but you gotta post pics.

LOL Yes....but I was looking right AT everything..LOL . Thank you both for looking and reminding me of the essential missing pieces.

 

[TommyB]

Chain with rings on each end looks like a dog choker. Also see a paint can opener next to the nails

 

[Underwonder]

Chain with rings on each end looks like a dog choker. Also see a paint can opener next to the nails

Thanks, TommyB. I wondered that too...but neither ring will fit in the other...

 

[Underwonder]

Chain with rings on each end looks like a dog choker. Also see a paint can opener next to the nails

Yes..I have contacted Roots co. about possible connection to paint can opener. Thanks for the input!

 

[firemanphob]

the chain with hooks on each end look like part of a tire chain. square thing is a flat link of machinery chain used on a lot of old farm equipment.

 

[cudamark]

Thanks, TommyB. I wondered that too...but neither ring will fit in the other...

It doesn't need to. You just slide the links through one end ring.

 

[Underwonder]

It doesn't need to. You just slide the links through one end ring.

Oh yes, I see how that works now...I obviously have never used one of those collars. I would guess that IS what that chain is. Any ideas on the shorter one? I was wondering about an early horse bridle but piece but I would think that chain is a bit large to put in a horse’s mouth....

 

[Underwonder]

the chain with hooks on each end look like part of a tire chain. square thing is a flat link of machinery chain used on a lot of old farm equipment.

Thanks!

 

[Reanm8er]

The gadget with the bottle opener is a painters tool, often a freebee when you bought paint. The other end is to open the can with and the bottle opener is so you won't care what it looks like.

 

[bdu1962]

the rectangle thing top left is a handle off of a galvanized wash tub.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice assortment of finds. Congrats

 

[Underwonder]

the rectangle thing top left is a handle off of a galvanized wash tub.

Thanks! That makes sense. It felt like a handle to something or other! A tub makes sense.