Found near 1739 Tavern

[n3tuf]

Found this today behind the Rose Tree Tavern built in 1739 located in Upper Providence, PA It looks very old with a green patina. Any ideas as to what it might be? It's about 2.5" long and 1" wide.

 

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[Breezie]

A antique gas lamp key? Breezie

 

[Northener0]

what on the bottom part does it look like it was broke off something ??
interesting

 

[ihavetone]

maybe part of a door knocker

 

[NHBandit]

35 years in the auto salvage business the first thing that came to mind was a hood ornament from a fairly modern car. the small hole would be for a spring and that end would be the bottom. They were spring mounted so some kid couldn't come along & break it off. Here's a link to a pic of one for a Lincoln Continental that's similar but not exact. Just to show what I'm talking about. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...=675&gbv=2&tbm=isch&ei=tEK9TeWHOsW4twfJt_HEBQ

 

[Iron Patch]

A antique gas lamp key? Breezie

Whether right or wrong it was my first thought also.

 

[AKiwi]

A small handle to be used on a spigot?

 

[Monty]

I was thinking something to do with a wrought iron fence? Looks like cast iron. Monty

 

[KEYSHUNTER]

draft beer handle, had wood but is gone .crack in ring is point of use.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could this be a rein guide or something horse related?

 

[DirtDigler]

I am thinking it is a sign hanger. It would slide onto a beveled wood arm and the sign would be suspended by the small hole. Of course, you'd need two per sign. Check out this photo for an example:
http://www.pbase.com/worldhoppr/image/70284575

 

[cntrydncr1]

Could this be a rein guide or something horse related?

considering this was a horse race track at one time I'm thinking this might be a possibility. good find Woody.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could this be a rein guide or something horse related?

considering this was a horse race track at one time I'm thinking this might be a possibility. good find Woody.

A quick google search talks about a fox hunting club and horse shows.

 

[CRUSADER]

Could this be a rein guide or something horse related?

my guess as well

 

[DirtDigler]

Every rein guide I've ever seen was threaded at the base. This one has a peculiar arrangement for a rein guide. If you find another one near the first site, I am sticking with a sign bracket.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Every rein guide I've ever seen was threaded at the base. This one has a peculiar arrangement for a rein guide. If you find another one near the first site, I am sticking with a sign bracket.

I dont know much about horse hardware or rein guides and I was just guessing but I found some rein giudes without a threaded base. Isnt this one? http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,340800.0.html

The top right terret seems to resemble the shape. http://www.sgtriker.com/images/terret.jpg

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Im not saying this is a match but just another example of a rein guide thats not theaded.

 

[DirtDigler]

Thanks for sharing the rein guide photos. However, I still don't think that's what it is. We're all entitled to our opinions and mine is that it's a sign hanger. Having been in the sign business for more than a few years I have seen very similar examples. I guess that tempers my thought.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Pull handle for an overhead tank water closet (in bronze instead of porcelin).

Curtain hanger for a rectangular curton rod?

Possibilities are endless.

 

[Sky Pilot]

35 years in the auto salvage business the first thing that came to mind was a hood ornament from a fairly modern car. the small hole would be for a spring and that end would be the bottom. They were spring mounted so some kid couldn't come along & break it off. Here's a link to a pic of one for a Lincoln Continental that's similar but not exact. Just to show what I'm talking about. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...=675&gbv=2&tbm=isch&ei=tEK9TeWHOsW4twfJt_HEBQ

My first thought too, Bandit!


Sky Pilot