0seandogueBest Answer 2 years ago ReplyUpvoteIt actually looks like it's a part of a compass, ie, for drawing large circles. Perhaps the rectangular opening is for a rigid extension arm.
0Quadrifoglioseandogue Answer 2 years ago ReplyUpvoteI would say your answer is spot on. Google antique trammel pointshttps://www.google.com/search?q=antique+trammel+points&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy6o3Lw8POAhUGfiYKHR_lAWwQ_AUICSgC&biw=1360&bih=643 for a bunch of them.
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Best Answer 2 years ago
It actually looks like it's a part of a compass, ie, for drawing large circles. Perhaps the rectangular opening is for a rigid extension arm.
Answer 2 years ago
I would say your answer is spot on. Google antique trammel pointshttps://www.google.com/search?q=antique+trammel+points&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy6o3Lw8POAhUGfiYKHR_lAWwQ_AUICSgC&biw=1360&bih=643 for a bunch of them.
Answer 2 years ago
orphaned Trammel point it is. Thanks