I have no clue! Do You?

[Retired Fire]

I found this in a early 1900's Ball Field. I don't think it is that old though. I am at a loss as to what it could be. The thin area has a "7" on the bottom edge. It appears to be brass. Rang up as an 86-88 at 4 inches on my AT Pro. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.


And no it isn't one of those little twisty tarp hold downs.

 

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[jewelerguy]

possibly a shoe cleat (?)

 

[BosnMate]

possibly a shoe cleat (?)

That's my first thought.

 

[Retired Fire]

possibly a shoe cleat (?)

This got me thinking that you might be on the right track, no pun intended. Anyway I searched thru tons of photos and I cant find anything similar in the cleat photos. But it may very well be. I will continue to research this idea. Thanks

 

[nsdq]

Knife blade pommel ?

 

[1637]

maybe part of a slide control like on a car heater??or volume control?
brad

 

[dts52]

Part of a clasp fastener for a purse or leather bag?
HH
dts

 

[tamrock]

Being you found it in a ball field, could be a tooth of a field drag ? ... Looks like some kind of replaceable wear part to me.

 

[Anduril]

Part of a clasp fastener for a purse or leather bag?
HH
dts

That's my thinking too.
Maybe a button for a raincoat?

 

[Tedyoh]

I'm pretty sure it's a button off an older briefcase...you would push it or slide it and the locking mechanism would flip open....there was one one on each side.

 

[oldbattleaxe]

All are good guesses. My first thought was a tailgate latch or car door button.

 

[Retired Fire]

Thanks for all the responses. I have tried to follow up on each comment by searching the web. So far nothing is a definite match but I too am leaning towards a Cleat or some sort of latch part. It isn't like a pocket book latch. It is more heavy than those so I thinking a trunk or compartment maybe. Thanks for all of your help!

 

[Royn2751]

Thanks for all the responses. I have tried to follow up on each comment by searching the web. So far nothing is a definite match but I too am leaning towards a Cleat or some sort of latch part. It isn't like a pocket book latch. It is more heavy than those so I thinking a trunk or compartment maybe. Thanks for all of your help!

I think it may be a part of a silversmiths stake set or possibly from a shoemaker.

 

[A2coins]

I see the indent on the smaller shaft I think radio or some kind of dashboard button for an old automobile. like the other poster said!!!!!I'm usually right accept when I'm wrong!!!!!!!lol