Gaylord Pat. 1871 whatsit??

[JakePhelps]

I found this peice of brass in my nieghbors field one day, it says "Gaylord Pat. 1871", I like to find old things even if i dont have any clue as to what they are, but its cool to find out so any ideas

 

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[lonewolfe]

No idea,

cool find though

 

[co2005]

Looks like it may have been a suport piece off an old hoe or rake orsomething like that.

 

[JakePhelps]

hmmmm, a hoe support piece, didnt think of that, was gaylord a tool brand or something cause i couldnt find anything on it.

 

[pickaback]

Kinda looks like my apple corer from pampered chef, that is, without the red, plastic end.

 

[peterh]

Good find. Brass = meant to last possibly outside. End off a wooden lever/handle farm machinery?
If it's made in the US and has a name you can often find it on this site http://208.139.203.38/oldewash_docs/oldewash/patent_main.cfm
always worth a look.