Found at 1840's home site.

[pulltabfelix]

Found this. It is brass and appears old. Any ideas what it is?

 

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[pulltabfelix]

here is an enlarged picture of the side that appears to be broken off.

 

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[CRUSADER]

There is also the possibility of a "child's stirrup".

yeap

 

[Gare]

Possibly some attachment out of an antique horse pulling collar ?

 

[Datil_mountain_muse]

I don't know, but being brass makes me think possibly some tack, bridle or bit.

 

[crashbandicoot]

I don't know, but being brass makes me think possibly some tack, bridle or bit.

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[Rhuck37]

I believe it's a utility handle to open up hot plates and or open a hot door on a wood burning stove or heater!!! Great find if you ask me!!!

 

[crashbandicoot]

I believe it's a utility handle to open up hot plates and or open a hot door on a wood burning stove or heater!!! Great find if you ask me!!!

Good guess Rhuck.Welcome to the Tnet site!