Help ID an iron thing

[scavanau]

Finally made it out in 2016. Found this near a 19th century farm house foundation. 4-1/2" x 2-7/8".

Lots of plow and carriage parts littering the area. Anyone recognize it?

 

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[Mud Hut]

That is a double ring bedrail fastener, similar in nature and design to this single ring variety

 

[tamrock]

I like what Mud Hut says, plus I'm very certain he has solved this mystery of this T slot item.

 

[nhbenz]

Yes, the item in the top right of Mud Hut's picture shows an item that has been posted many times, and I don't recall if they had ever been identified with certainty... But now I can't find any of the threads with them?!

 

[scavanau]

Thank you. Makes sense. I found what I think is a brass cap for a bedpost nearby.

 

[scavanau]

Adding to the story, my friend creates those tall ugly metal bird statues that hold flower pots. It's now being fashioned into a set of glasses for the next sculpture. I give him all my neat, odd finds.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Adding to the story, my friend creates those tall ugly metal bird statues that hold flower pots. It's now being fashioned into a set of glasses for the next sculpture. I give him all my neat, odd finds.

That is a cool way to re-purpose it.