#3 definitely is a sickle bar. Possibly from a mower, but the length is half of what it should be at least, unless the end is broken off. Later on, the teeth are riveted on and are replaced as broken. They're made of steel. Later examples have serrated teeth. You can google sickle mower and see variants.


Lyle Browning, RPA


On Jun 10, 2014, at 2:07 PM, "Kenline, Brooke" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello everyone-
> 
> I need some help identifying these three mystery objects. The context is a 19th/20th c. site in Western Maryland with a grist mill, saw mill, and several house foundations.
> 
> Photos can be found here:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/101041879@N08/sets/72157644627465467/
> 
> Object #1 is an iron alloy object and is approximately 12 cm long (see first 2 photos). It was retrieved from a context with lots of nails and other miscellaneous hardware.
> 
> Object #2 is a lead alloy object measuring 4.06 x 1.72 x 0.28 cm. It has two rivets and is crudely made (probably not an ornamental piece such as a buckle). Might be something electrical-related?
> 
> Object #3 is an iron alloy object that measures approximately 1 m in length and has 12 "teeth". The teeth are welded onto the bar, not riveted, suggesting a function that wouldn't place too much stress on them (not a saw).
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
> 
> 
> Brooke Kenline, MA, RPA
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