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Do you know what this piece of hardware I found is?

millshre
10 years ago

I found this while metal detecting in my back yard. It's not a perfect 90 degree angle. It is stamped M-VB on the back/underside. We found it with a few old nails.

Edited to add, I should have pointed out, the widest part of the clover looking part is about 1.5 inches.

This post was edited by millshre on Mon, Nov 25, 13 at 5:28

Comments (7)

  • lazy_gardens
    10 years ago

    Rail holder?
    Maybe part of a carriage?

  • justlinda
    10 years ago

    A curtain rod holder??

  • millshre
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    My husband thought maybe something to do with a carriage but I can't remember why he thought that.

    I'm sorry if this is stupid, but what do you mean by rail holder?

    Thanks guys!

  • millshre
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    My husband thought maybe something to do with a carriage but I can't remember why he thought that.

    I'm sorry if this is stupid, but what do you mean by rail holder?

    Thanks guys!

  • lazy_gardens
    10 years ago

    Holds a round rod as some sort of a guard rail.

    Carriages had railings along the edges for holding the tops, for luggage, etc.

  • jemdandy
    10 years ago

    Support for a luggage rack rail on top of a stage coach or surrey???

  • jcalhoun
    10 years ago

    Is it galavanized, painted or cast?

    Kinda looks like part of a hinge.