✅ SOLVED Iron object-no clue

[PalmettoPride]

This was also found at a site that was settled around 1730. It's 6 3/4 inches long, has an open















loop at one end and has a decisive curve to it. Not sure if it was made that way or bent during use. It was rusty when found & has been through electrolysis.

 

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[Tony in SC]

Looks smith made. I had some open hearth cooking spoons that had handles of that shape. The open loop was for hanging the spoon near the pot? Tony

 

[tamrock]

Does look old, and looks flatten on the opposite end of the hook. A hand forged utensil , as per Tony fits the bill IMO.

 

[PalmettoPride]

Makes sense-maybe a ladle

 

[PalmettoPride]

Probably 18th century? The interesting thing about this piece is that I found it on the lot where our house is about to be built. I also found two round balls & a flat button on the lot, as well as a brass men's ring on the lot next to it.

 

[tamrock]

Probably 18th century? The interesting thing about this piece is that I found it on the lot where our house is about to be built. I also found two round balls & a flat button on the lot, as well as a brass men's ring on the lot next to it.

Well for your sake I hope there's no uneasy ghost or unmarked graves on that plot of land. You may what to have a medicine man come and put any restless spirits at ease over your grand plans. but I wouldn't be surprised these days if you'd find some "do it yourself" medicine man kits online if you want to save some money.

 

[PalmettoPride]

It's OK maybe they'll lead me to more relics.

 

[lost items recovery]

Maybe a spike to hang a lantern?

 

[bulrush]

I wonder if the other end had a loop which broke off. Then this could be used to hang a pot over a fire.

 

[bradyboy]

are you showing 2 items?
one is curved, one is straight?
Just asking
Brady

 

[PalmettoPride]

Same item. The angle of one of the pictures makes it look straight because the curved part is facing away from the camera.

 

[PalmettoPride]

Electrolysis complete. I think I like it!

 

[PalmettoPride]

I wonder if the other end had a loop which broke off. Then this could be used to hang a pot over a fire.

bulrush you are spot on. I took it to an archaeologist I know at the University of South Carolina & he said it is part of the handle for a pot or kettle. Solved! thanks for the input everyone.