Historical information

This could be a hand-forged cross-pin or locking mechanism, used in woodworking, metalworking, or early mechanical applications.
It might have been used for securing joints, locking wheels, or reinforcing wooden structures.
Such iron tools were commonly made in blacksmith shops during the 19th and early 20th centuries for agricultural, construction, or transport-related applications.
Alternatively, it may have functioned as a rudimentary fastening peg, used in early wagon building, fence construction, or machinery assembly.

Physical description

A hand-forged iron tool consisting of two intersecting metal rods forming a cross shape.
The rods appear hammered and roughly shaped, indicating blacksmith craftsmanship.
The surface is heavily rusted and corroded, suggesting significant age and exposure to elements.
The ends of the rods are uneven, with one slightly flattened, possibly for wedging or securing purposes.