Unusual object. Clamp? What?

[dg39]

While going through some estate items given to the museum I came across this item. It is about 5 inches long as shown in scan. It is obviously what is known as new-old-stock from an old hardware store. It was in a cardboard box that just turned to dust when I opened it, so I know it is very old. There is a strip of black felt attached to the screw and bolt that go through it. The dust you see is from the remains of the box.. No directions No markings what-so-ever on item. It is painted black. The widest part is one inch, the smallest part is 1/2 inch. Anyone have a clue?

 

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[Michelle]

Could be an old prying bar

 

[Frums]

It looks like a removable sight from a rifle.

 

[Will_detect4food]

Maybe its for hanging the squirrels you catch with the acorn

sorry

 

[dg39]

Shame on the two of you!!!!!!

 

[dg39]

Caddy beam Clamp? Explain please?

 

[dg39]

Could be an old prying bar

Too thin a metal.

 

[dg39]

It looks like a removable sight from a rifle.

No mounting holes and no clear way to sight.

 

[dg39]

SWR: There is no brand mark on this item. Would it not be brand marked? I'm looking again and see nothing.

 

[dg39]

Not one single mark. Zilch.

 

[EDDE]

very similar to what we used to hang art work for shows in college

 

[dg39]

very similar to what we used to hang art work for shows in college

No I dont think I would hang a portrait or a Clementine Hunter with it.

 

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[Michelle]

It looks like a removable sight from a rifle.

Does kinda doesnt it

 

[Michelle]

Could be an old prying bar

Too thin a metal.

could be the sight thing

 

[Michelle]

Looks like a Caddy beam clamp, of some nature

exactly.....or real close good job

 

[dg39]

I do believe it's some type of bracket.

 

[dg39]

Could it possibly have been used to support something hanging from the edge of a car window?

Doc

Not enough felt and to heavy for that, I think it would break the glass and the clearance on the screw end is too shallow. There is a slight lip on the screw end of the object, like it clips over something.

 

[EDDE]

very similar to what we used to hang art work for shows in college

No I dont think I would hang a portrait or a Clementine Hunter with it.

dude its college pukes worthless art work thats all.......for critiques,shows,etc

 

[mojjax]

Maybe a car window camera or binocular holder ?
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