What could this be ?

[delta331976]

I found this rusty - old - dirty - object in the woods behind my home. There had been a large farm in the area but I have also found relics that are from the 18th Cent.

This one for me is a mystery so if you have any idea give me a reply.

I started with my Fisher F2 just about 18 months ago so I am new to the hobby.

This thing is at about 4.5 ounces. Pictures will show scale with the key I put in. Lots of thick rust. Top hole is smaller than bottom.

Thanks very much folks.

John S

 

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[kuger]

Off the end of a single tree...but I'll be darned if I can find a picture at the moment...maybe I am wrong

 

[BosnMate]

Kind of like this one.

 

[Southern Brass]

Yea it looks like you have found an iron hook off of a singletree mule harness

 

[clovis97]

The black and silver item is an ignition key to an old Chevrolet car, probably dating to 2000 to 2013.

 

[creskol]

My knowledge about these sorts of things is really quite limited, but I fail to see how this would serve as a singletree hook if there is no means for it to swivel.

 

[taz42o]

My knowledge about these sorts of things is really quite limited, but I fail to see how this would serve as a singletree hook if there is no means for it to swivel.

There are many types of singletree tips.
They do not swivel / spin, just have to move around a bit. The chain can do that on the hook .
Some tips are for leather some are for chains.
The last pic is leather strap type.

 

[creskol]

There are many types of singletree tips.
They do not swivel / spin, just have to move around a bit. The chain can do that on the hook .
Some tips are for leather some are for chains.
The last pic is leather strap type.
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I was using pivot in the context of being able to swing or pivot. Personally, I do see that the hook shown provides that mechanism.
Also, the size of it looks prohibitively small for that application .. barely the size of a car key.

 

[delta331976]

kuger; Thanks for the answer and quick response. My guess was in the ballpark ( farm implement ) but I just couldn't narrow it down. It was found at about 6 to 10 inches.

I have 1.5 acres on what was a 100 year old Farm in western Pa - lots of Iron.

Seems like I'm I found a great site and some great people to help me out. You will most likely hear from me again.

Thanks very much,

John S

 

[delta331976]

Dam, you are good.

Its from a 2003 Impala.

You are now my ''Go to guy''

Thanks clovis97

John S

 

[delta331976]

Great pictures and thanks for all the work you put into finding an answer for me.

Being that there was a 100 acre farm where I now live in western Pa, I'll bet I can find lots more.

I'm hoping for a silver 20 cent piece.

Thank you very much, you have been a great help.

John S

 

[clovis97]

Dam, you are good.

Its from a 2003 Impala.

You are now my ''Go to guy''

Thanks clovis97

John S

LOL.

 

[delta331976]

I just buried the key in my back yard next to an old aluminum can.

js

 

[clovis97]

I just buried the key in my back yard next to an old aluminum can.

js

LOL.

 

[creskol]

kuger; Thanks for the answer and quick response. My guess was in the ballpark ( farm implement ) but I just couldn't narrow it down. It was found at about 6 to 10 inches.

I have 1.5 acres on what was a 100 year old Farm in western Pa - lots of Iron.

Seems like I'm I found a great site and some great people to help me out. You will most likely hear from me again.

Thanks very much,

John S

At barely 2 inches long, I'm still curious as to what it is?

 

[lookindown]

They already figured it out...its a key to a 2003 Impala.