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Title: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 15, 2019, 01:09:38 PM

Hello, Does anyone have an idea what this might be?? Appears to be made of solid brass, and clamps onto something.Overall length is 10" . I have an idea, but could be way off!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: amecks on September 15, 2019, 02:13:31 PM

Some kinda power transmission for rotating machinery.  Looks vaguely familiar.

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 15, 2019, 02:40:44 PM

Hello, Al. It's nickel plated brass, so I don't think it is very strong. Are you thinking automotive? Sewing Machine? Regards, Lou   "BTW, I have already stumped a local antique dealer"

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: Northwoods on September 15, 2019, 03:50:06 PM

For grasping and lifting?

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 15, 2019, 04:04:10 PM

Hello, Northwoods. I don't think so, because of the brass construction. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: oldgoaly on September 15, 2019, 04:31:18 PM

Seen something similar that clamps on you windshield a sun shade fold down. Most are just the metal cause the material disintegrates.

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 17, 2019, 09:10:06 AM

Hello, Oldgoaly. I checked antique car parts & hardware on ebay, but no results. Thanks, Lou

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 17, 2019, 10:56:45 AM

Hello, Al. The wear marks on the rod portion of these are the same on both, some sort of foot pedal? Is that what you  were thinking? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: Lostmind on September 17, 2019, 12:47:43 PM

Is there a pocket in that round hole?
Looks like a ball pivot goes in there?

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 17, 2019, 04:34:41 PM

Hello, Lostmind. Yes , there is a recess, but it is quite shallow. The photo shows the size & depth of the recess. I still keep thinking it is from a kitchen or bathroom because of the plating. Hooked on to the thin edge of a cast iron lavatory sink as a towel bar? Barber shop chair accessory? Billiard table part? Toilet seat bracket, missing parts???? Nautical?? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: international3414 on September 17, 2019, 04:56:23 PM

try this place,they like guessing over there..lots of category's ......goggle Antiques Board

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: lptools on September 17, 2019, 05:58:50 PM

Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: papadan on September 17, 2019, 06:24:27 PM

I think you are getting there with the barber chair idea, maybe a clamp on  foot rest for kids! I know I have seen it before, just can't quite place where.

Title: Re: Unusual Hardware
Post by: bill300d on September 17, 2019, 06:43:33 PM

I like your idea Lou. I can see that being a towel rack on the side of a pedestal or wall hung sink