What kind of spike is this?

[smarieirv]

Hello All, I found this today while beach combing off the east coast of NC and am wondering if anyone knows what type of spike this is and what was it used for. It appears to be either brass or bronze. Very well preserved and its about 3 inches long. Much appreciation.

 

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[Tony in SC]

The brass tells me that it was used in ship building.

 

[Carolina Tom]

It sure does look like an old ship spike to me.

Google: brass ship spike.

Nice find!

 

[ARC]

Answered in other thread posted.

 

[Yak1366]

Great find, Congrats!!

 

[Trentonfrank]

That would make a killer display piece. Nice find.

 

[Johnbrian]

Really cool!

 

[tamrock]

That's neat. I'd like to hear from someone that could shed some light on how old that may be?

 

[P.ALLEN]

All the best stuff is on the beach...

 

[VooDoo710]

Great find looks like it would have a great story behind it ! Check for local ship wrecks