Some finds from Jacksonville could use some help.

SouthArc

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Hoping to find some info about these items found in Jacksonville, preferable the use and time period of use or origin. I know one of them is not metal, but maybe someone knows anyway.

Photos 813 and 814 are of an iron implement approximately 5.4kg. There are no bolt holes or and areas that look as if something attached had broken off. My guess is something to do with a railroad or ship, but really I have no idea where to begin.

Photos 815 and 816 are of what I'm guessing is a bed warmer based on images I've seen of others online.

Photos 817 through 820 are different clasps. Two suspender clasps, one belt or strap clasp, and one lock clasp like off of a jewelry box or something. The suspender and belt clasps are brass by my guess, but the lock clasp is some type of iron.

Photo 821 is a civil war era bullet. I've already found some good leads on this one, but have little to no experience identifying them. I can post pictures of different angles if necessary.

Photo 822 and 823 is a locket, no sure what it is made of, but seems to be two different metals, as one has tarnished. Ideas on how to test it are welcome also.

Photo 824 is some sort of ceramic or glass sheep figurine.


Thanks for any input or knowledge. If you have any other questions or need more info about dimensions, weights, or need different photos please ask.
 

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First item is back plate from train car brake shoe.
 

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That clasp thing on the right in the 5th and in the 6th picture looks like those clasps on a canteen belt. The other end of the belt would have a similar clasp but with a nub that hooks into this part.
 
That clasp thing on the right in the 5th and in the 6th picture looks like those clasps on a canteen belt. The other end of the belt would have a similar clasp but with a nub that hooks into this part.

Web belt.
 

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Image 0819. The buckles are from world War I gaters. Specifically, they are for the straps that go under the heels and up the outside of the boot
 
First item is back plate from train car brake shoe.

That would explain why it was found near a piece of track. The track we found is too small for any train though, so we're thinking a cart or tram or something. I can't tell what the markings are on this piece, but it's thinner than any images I'm finding online. Thanks for the lead though, I didn't even know where to begin.
 
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