✅ SOLVED Early Logging Tools?

[HomesteadHound]

I live on a hillside that was logged in the early 1900s. These finds are from various spots on the hillside, and I need help figuring out exactly what they are. The spikes look to be blacksmith made, and the one on the far left was found in a stream, which explains why it's in such great shape. They were all found in the same spot. The odd looking object has been through electrolysis, just so I could try and get an idea of what it was. There is some writing on it and it reads "MAX. 25. 73" I still don't know. I think it may be a part of a scale? It was found right beside a 100 year old springboard notched cedar stump. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[stefen]

Cable splice unit

 

[HomesteadHound]

Any idea on the age? How it worked? I'm looking online trying to find anything about cable splice units and I'm not finding much.

 

[pa plateau hiker]

The spikes are cribbing spikes, used to fasten large pieces of lumber together.

 

[HomesteadHound]

Thanks guys for the responses. I really appreciate the help on identifying these relics.