Need help identifying please

[KyDigNQueen]

Got out for an hour hunt today on the old late 1800s homestead and carriage road. Didn't find much. Found an old head stamp that I can't read. A lot of iron is scattered everywhere. We have found tons of horse tack here. I'm guessing the 2 big pieces of iron are, as well. But then I found this strange square piece with lots of holes in it. My first thought was maybe a heel plate of an old shoe? I have never seen one but given the amount of holes and their placement, that is what I came up with. It may be something totally different for all I know. So, anybody know what it is? Thanks for any input! GL and HH.

 

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[trapperart]

No help here but congrats

 

[Fullstock]

Looks like a clock part.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Bottle opener and maybe bridal trace .
Gary

 

[Loco-Digger]

The bottom pics are a piece of a clock like Fullstock stated. I have found many, some still have a few gears on them.

 

[PA Sleuth]

I agree, back to a clock. I have dug a few myself

 

[KyDigNQueen]

Thanks Loco, Fullstock and PA Sleuth!

 

[Wildcat1750]

I agree with the clock part answers. I have a box full of them, many with the mechanisms and winder included. Those are big pieces of iron. I thought they were keys until I saw the shot shell next to them for scale!

 

[1320]

First image, object on right side = lynch pin.

 

[BuckleBoy]

You'll see examples of the clock frames with gears on this post in the link below. Somewhere here on the forum there used to be photos of a non-dug one with its wooden hull, and glass dial, face and hands. But I can't find it right now.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/clocks/77283-treasurenet-watch-clock-show.html

 

[BosnMate]

First image, object on right side = lynch pin.

From the size it looks more like a broken snaffle bit to me, rather than a lynch pin.

 

[angleofattack]

Ive dug that bottom thing and always wondered what it was and now I know. I am with the lynch pin for top right