✅ SOLVED Unknown rope tool

[GaryH]

Purchased these at a yard sale this weekend, they were in with old farm tools. Any ideas what they might be?

 

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[BosnMate]

I want to keep an eye on this one. Have no idea, except I think Victorian. I don't even know which way is supposed to be up. Hung one way it could hold a hanging shelf, and the other way it could be removable handles for lifting or moving something awkward or heavy.

 

[cw0909]

the first thing i thought was homade strap/hanger for a hammock

 

[cudamark]

Looks like a handle for a trapeze.

 

[bzbadger]

For carrying bundles, seen something similar but not so ornate. Those metal pieces in the middle of you notice have the little pins inside, take a knotted rope and pit the rope through that loop and the knot catches on the pins, makes it adjustable. Just the decorative handles throw me of, braided rope I can understand, the metal loops I can but why the handles unless this one is for or made by a lady.

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[mojjax]

For dragging a deer out of the woods ?

 

[DCMatt]

the first thing i thought was homade strap/hanger for a hammock

Correct! Early 20th C hammock hanger.



DCMatt

 

[GaryH]

Yes-that has to be it! Thought it would be too light duty for that use, but the design and size is right on. Thanks for the picture-that confirms it!

 

[bzbadger]

Glad you found that picture because those decorative handles had me baffled. I've seen bundle carriers but none that fancy. If it was what I thought I can see placing much value on it but with it being for an old hammock I can possibly see value. I like it. Good find

Get your facts first, then distort them as you please-Mark Twain