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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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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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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 ?
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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Weird thing is, it has a screw hole on both ends so it couldn't really pivot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ill Digger
Horse bit holder?
coat hook maybe?
The first thought that came to my mind was a door or drawer pull. The numbers would be the model.
A bottle opener from an old soda cooler? Maybe mount off the top or side, not sure.
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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-B...sAAOSwHsRYClLI
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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:
Nice detective work!
That was my second thought!:grin:
Pretty much an exact match! Thanks, Dan! I think this confirms it. :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by del