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This was found in old mining area, I think it's plated brass and it could not be taken apart until I cut the small ring. It's laying on 1/4" graph paper. Any ideas? Thanks Dave
 
Evil Dave from Philadelphia! Something about that thing looks familiar but i can't say I've ever seen something quite like that before. <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
The only thing I can figure is this little device was made to slip into a slot and the spring pin assembly on either side would lock it into place. Considering the size (about 1") the curved sides look like a classic finger hold design, meant to be held between the thumb and index finger. This may also be the profile shape of the the assembly this part slipped into. The "D" clip at the top looks like there was a small chain or a lanyard attached. The "D" clip looks like it would be strong enough to take say 60-80 lbs test before spreading.
My guess would be an end part from the inside of a pocket knife, maybe a snap attachment for a belt mounted key ring or wallet chain... <img src="/metal/html/shrug.gif" border=0 width=37 height=15 alt=":shrug">
 
Looks like it may have fitted over a compass to be used for what has been called "orienteering".
It allows the user to obtain precise bearings when used with a map, usually a contour map. Can also be used to line up objects in the field to determine precise bearings.
 
it may be used to determine the dip and strike of an outcrop. In other words, what direction the surface dips in and at what angle. It is a geologists tool.
 
Thanks for replying we might be on the right track, but if we're not I'll try to explain better. When I found the <STRONG>thing</STRONG>,the ring was solid(not open,I cut it open with dikes). With the ring in place, the other pieces cannot be moved or taken apart because of the tabs(top&bottom). It appears to me both parts were stamped (not machined) out of sheet material. Anybody know when they started plating metal? Let me know if I can add more.
Thanks again Dave
 
Kinda looks like a "steadying" or adjusting part for a bushing, old mining equipment had some cool "Rube Goldberg" type parts <img src="/metal/html/grin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":grin">
Wayne
 
Why don't you try posting it again showing different views of it with all of the parts assembled as originally found.
It might look familiar to someone that way.
 
The picture on the left is assembled. I'm surprised nobody has recognized it yet.
Thanks Dave
 
Yes, I realize that view is the complete assembly. If possible, I would like to see other views of the same assembly. Front, back, top, bottom, side, or whatever may suit your fancy.
Maybe me or some other old codger might recognize a different view of it.
 
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