Probably an easy one...?

[dagaro17]

Found today near a miner's cabin site. Gold rush through the 30's. Anyone know what it is?




Thanks!

 

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[DizzyDigger]

Dagaro, could you give us an idea of the size of the items?

 

[dagaro17]

DizzyDigger: Sure, the baseplate is 7 1/2" long and the width of the piece is roughly 1 1/2". I'll throw in a pic with a quarter for perspective.

 

[Deftone]

Id'e guess a door roller. This is as close as Iv'e come so far. https://www.ebay.com/i/383464232521...gWgUMfOgJtI1bk1h4Oj8ne7ARyOvs6yBoCc9EQAvD_BwE

 

[creskol]

In looking at the great photos posted in that auction, I am having a difficult time envisioning how they could function as door rollers.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Maybe a vintage knife sharpener? Gary

 

[ticndig]

Here's what I see so far .
the item was bolted down and had a shaft going through the slot on the side in which the end a shaft rode on the wheels .
like today's pillow block bearing would work.
the lid is decorative and meant to be seen .

 

[pepperj]

Open or solid bottom?

 

[DCMatt]

From a grinding stone wheel.

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

Bingo!

 

[dagaro17]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I think DCMatt nailed it! I looked at other examples online and it sure looks like a match. It makes a lot of sense, I've found 7 axeheads at the site and various other tools that would have required sharpening. Treasurenet comes through again. Now if I could only find the grindstone..but probably a bit heavy for my backpack. Here's a pic of the bottom.

 

[creskol]

Nice ID Matt!

 

[smallfoot]

Good id Matt!

 

[releventchair]

DCMatt!

I looked at sash rollers. And lamp hangers , and......Gave up.

Well done.