Your guess is as good as mine.

I have no idea what this actually is, but I just liked the shape of it. Maybe someone can give me an idea of what it would have been used for.

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[Sue]

No idea either Babs, but a very interesting photo opportunity. I like how the rust has dripped and stained the concrete underneath.

[Eve Pulsater]

Fascinating. It wasn't used as some sort of bell was it? I know that in the cowboy movies, Ma would summon Pa and the boys to their meals by banging on a wheel rim.

[Annie D]

oh I think to reel your hose around hahaha nup? then no idea - oh maybe to hitch your horse to - would love to know though

[sally agnew]

I bet it was a very useful implement for a very resourceful chap, great rusty capture :-)

[Robyn]

Great textures

[Sam]

Whatever it is, it's good for your rusty theme!

[Rachel]

I couldn't tell you, especially hanging there like that. But great for your rusty theme.

[Angela]

No idea but I love the texture.

[8yearson]

Me neither, but a great bit of rust here and pleasing shape!

[Kane Arlow]

I think it looks wheely good :-)
As a guess maybe it was used to roll up something, like hose?

[Diane]

I have no idea either, but it looks quite interesting all the same.

[Laurie F]

looks like a wheel but why there, I have no idea

[Hazel]

You are doing so well in your search for rust every day - I think it's quite a challenge!

[Peter]

Looks to me part of an old belt drive system running off a statick steam engine, engine used just to power another bit of machinery, but what do I know, Great image Babs well spotted;)

[Deb]

Not a clue Babs but it is a great piece and a perfect addition to your rust collection! Great catch.

[Gillian]

I guess it's some sort of water wheel! Actually done that a clue! Fabulous rust, nonetheless!

[Kathie]

I think it's a make do. I don't have the thing I really need so this will make do. LOL

[Marnie]

A wim-wam for a gooses' bridle?? I don't have a clue Babs, but I do like the photo.

[Babs]

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Thanks for all your great ideas on what this could be, but I think Peter and Marnie are probably closest. Definitely looks like an old belt drive system and my favourite is a from Marnie - a wim-wam for a gooses' bridle. I'll go with that ha ha.

[Debbie]

interesting shot Babs

[April]

I don't know what it is either, Babs, but it sure is interesting to look at! I like the textures.

[Marnie]

@onewing Thanks Babs, my late grandparents would have been delighted. That was their standard answer to me when I asked unanswerable questions.

[Babs]

@debilz @april16 Im sticking with Marnie's suggestion. "a wim-wam for a gooses' bridle". Sounds good to me. ha ha. @golftragic