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Swung by the local flea market and found these. Not sure what they would have been used for. Seems too heavy for a chest. Anyone have ideas on what these could have been used on? Cast brass or bronze. 12" combo square for size comparison.
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Interesting. Offhand I have only seen that shape as a gate, or large door hinge, I think it's the brass that sounds weird, but think about it if that were a big brass padlock, you wouldn't think it out of place on an outdoor gate or door.
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I would say boat hardware
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Maybe old fashioned wooden ice box?
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06-10-2017, 09:16 PM
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I don't know the original use, but I am pretty sure you suck. Cool find.
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Exterior dutch door hinges for a horse stable.
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So the guy I got them from mentioned that they were found hanging up in a barn here in Kentucky so a horse stable would be very feasible.
Boat hardware was my first thought.
Antique ice chests used shorter hinges and if they had a long strap, the other end were mostly butt style to fit narrow frame work.
I am thinking that they may look nice on a dutch style tool chest.
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They would look nice on anything they were size proportionate to, but that is just because they are so nice looking.
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