✅ SOLVED Found in a metal box from an antique auction.

[JccEldreth]

Had a bunch of keys with it.

What is it?

 

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[trdking]

egads Ive seen these before and when someone chimes in it will be me slapping my forehead. I for the life of me can't think of what they are used for. Sewing machine part?

 

[JccEldreth]

egads Ive seen these before and when someone chimes in it will be me slapping my forehead. I for the life of me can't think of what they are used for. Sewing machine part?

I am thinking they maybe part of a lock, padlock or something?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Lock tumblers.

 

[JccEldreth]

Lock tumblers.

Bingo, Thank you

 

[Bruce R]

From a lock, they’re called “wards”