✅ SOLVED Coat hook or what?

[gmv99_99]

Howdy,

Dug this item up in 2010 and have not been able to id it or have a clue as to it's purpose. Since then I have dug up a couple more but, in pieces.

Unknown metal - heavy(not lead) - 5 finger base w/hook riser of back - looks like a rooster's foot w/claw (kinda) - bottom length is 4in - width 4in - height is 3in,
Also, bottom shows what looks like might be possible screw holes. Don't know!

Any ideas on this item?

 

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[nhbenz]

It's an electrode from a gravity cell (or crow's foot) battery. Shown and explained here: http://w1tp.com/imbatt.htm

 

[bradyboy]

Great ID
Brady

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

SOLVED

 

[Ninjafossils]

Yep crows foot battery for the telegraph. Look up beau omiuette on YouTube. He's found some nice ones.

 

[gmv99_99]

Great job & a Big Thanks to you nhbenz ....