strange thing for i.d

[Mike]

found this strange thing on a known roman site , just over 4" long with a  blue patina .

a part similar to that of a carribina gate is missing i think but what is it ?

[Chef Geoff]

Ummm? I can't say it's filling my head with thoughts of eagle standards and marching legions, more "Now where can I hang my coat......oh look there's a coat peg" 

[Mike]

Ummm? I can't say it's filling my head with thoughts of eagle standards and marching legions, more "Now where can I hang my coat......oh look there's a coat peg" 

mmmm not a coat hook geoff  , come on maestro what is it

[Chef Geoff]

Now why isn't it a coat peg?

[Mike]

Now why isn't it a coat peg?

the pyramid shaped bit on the end doesnt look like something that would be banged into a wall

[Chef Geoff]

no that would be the coat end

[Mike]

no that would be the coat end

so why the carabiner type gate on it , how would you attach it to a solid surface ??

[Chef Geoff]

Well it's only carabiner shaped because it's broken across one side and unfortunately the piece that's missing at the back is the bit that fixed it to the wall/door.
No idea really but it's the best I can come up with at the moment lol

[archie]

is it part of a rapier sword hilt?

[avalon]

Roman G-Clamp or Micrometer, the Roman invented many things

[avalon]

It could be an early type of purse frame.

[waltonbasinman]

Roman coat hook thingamajig wotsit. 

[JohnF]

Im with Avalon on this, got the look of a purse frame to it.

[dances with badgers]

roman butplug

[Val Beechey]

Try turning it 45 degrees to the left, then compare it to the attached.

It may have been built into a wall for endurance. Probably hamd made by the local Blacksmith. Maybe !!

Val