Posted 10 years ago
deggar
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Searching old stone foundations circa 1820s and my metal detector found this iron tool about 4 inches below surface inside a 10x10 foot stone foundation in eastern Ontario south of Ottawa. Any idea what it is and what it was used for? It is about 18 inches long, 3 inches wide and weighs about 7 lbs. Part of the side of the scoop is broken but otherwise in good shape.
You're getting close to the French, so there is no telling! Maybe a"Que-becker" can ID it?
Appears to be a mounting bracket of some sort.
Possibly for a gate or shutter hinge.
Good point re a mounting bracket. It is pretty heavy so maybe a part off a cast iron stove?