Has me stumped...

[Tony Two-Cent]

This one has me stumped. I found it this past Saturday. It appears to have been nickel plated at one time. There are some numbers stamped on the back but I can't quite make them out. Might be 2883?

Any ideas?

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[Ill Digger]

My initial thought was a window latch of some sort. It looks like the tab on the left side is bent.

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[del]

Wow , my first thoughts are it looks strangely like a bent side plate from an old musket rifle but these are very seldom "nickel plate" or silver washed Tony . I'm assuming its broken on the non looped side ?

[Tony Two-Cent]

It doesn't really appear to be broken. There is a crack in it though, like it was bent too far. It also has weird serrations on one end.

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[Tony Two-Cent]

My initial thought was a window latch of some sort. It looks like the tab on the left side is bent.

Weird thing is, it has a screw hole on both ends so it couldn't really pivot.

[Full Metal Digger]

Horse bit holder?

[rsarge1]

coat hook maybe?

[fyrffytr1]

The first thought that came to my mind was a door or drawer pull. The numbers would be the model.

[milco]

A bottle opener from an old soda cooler? Maybe mount off the top or side, not sure.


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[Tony Two-Cent]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, I really appreciate the help!

I think I have this one figured out. Although I couldn't find an exact match, I think it is a latch for an old ice box.

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Here's one currently on eBay that is very similar to mine:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Antique-ICE-BOX-HARDWARE-NICKEL-OVER-BRASS-HANDLE-with-CATCH-LATCH-PART-Lot-109-/112346510169?hash=item1a285fb359:g:zUsAAOSwHsRYClL I

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[del]

Ah ! that would explain the nickel plating as that was very popular on old cast iron stove fronts and early refrigerators and "ice boxes" handles and hinges. Nice Id Tony !:notworthy:

[Joe Dirt]

Nice detective work!

[fyrffytr1]

That was my second thought!:grin:

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http://robinsonsantiques.com/ice-box/plain-ice-box-sets-25-28.htm

[Tony Two-Cent]

http://robinsonsantiques.com/ice-box/plain-ice-box-sets-25-28.htm

Pretty much an exact match! Thanks, Dan! I think this confirms it. :yes: