An iron sheath ... or a frame of it, for comments

[fernando]

I would love to know what you guys think of this one.
Assuming it all starts by its age, what would you say; old, very old, recent, very recent...
The first two pictures show how it was before i gave it some (hopefuly) non invasive cleaning with penetrating oil and a super soft brass brush.
Rust came off in lose particles, but also in the form of some entire layers from its interior; only one bit is left. I don't know what to think of that upper rivet, that shines white. The spherical (ball) point is secured with a rivet (nail), not just attached by pressure. Those two (sort of) hooks would be for securing the body plates ...

Your comments ill be so much welcome .

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[Mel H]

A protective end from a wood tool or implement?

[David R]

It looks like the iron binding on a later Roman Pugio scabbard. As for what it actually is........

[fernando]

Thank you for your kind comments, Gentlemen.
Mel, i would be surprised if this were indeed a tool protection device, with its hanging loops and other design details.
David, that was my own initial atempt at identify this thing. Let me show you what has influenced my thoughts.
Now, my doubts on its age and authencity remain unvanished.
That shining rivet kills me .

Any further comments ?


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[David R]

Historical reenactments have been ongoing for the last 40 years or more, some of our kit is now well aged enough to be passed off as original. Just a thought.

[Will M]

Any context to where it was found and when?
i would say not more than a century old.
The ball on the end could be a pivot point. It's not a weapon or part of one.