Civil War Item??

[T in PA]

Was out in a Union camp site in MD today. Found a knapsack hook, fired bullet and this item. Appears that the eared part may have swiveled. Any idea what this is?

 

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[Johncoho]

It appears to be a winding or setting key for a clock. Possibly an alarm type clock. I have a small drawer full of various sizes of them. Mostly used on older Big Ben type clocks. Where are you located in Pa. I am from near Altoona.

 

[vpnavy]

1st - Noticed this is your very first post - so - Welcome Aboard T in PA from another resident of the great state of PA! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Pennsylvania for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to PA.

2nd - I moved this request from Today's Finds! over to Our Discoveries > What Is It? for more exposure.

 

[CRUSADER]

It appears to be a winding or setting key for a clock. Possibly an alarm type clock. I have a small drawer full of various sizes of them. Mostly used on older Big Ben type clocks. Where are you located in Pa. I am from near Altoona.

Agreed,circa late 19thC.

 

[BuckleBoy]

It's a winder from a metronome.

 

[CRUSADER]

It's a winder from a metronome.

Oh yes I remember now. I do think some clocks do have a similar key though.

 

[vhs07]

Could of come from anything that needed winding.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its SOLVED

 

[T in PA]

Thanks guys. Agree you have solved it.