What is this piece of hardware?

[FergusonTO35]

Hey folks. This little hook shaped piece of metal has been nailed to the wall of my grandma's kitchen for decades, through several colors of wall paint in fact. We use it as a bottle opener. Any idea on what it actually is? Maybe it is a piece of something else that was found to make a good bottle opener?

 

[Nutball]

My first impression was part of a bolt lock, but the picture is a little out of focus.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Hmm, Mebbe so. Here are a couple more pics, all I have is my phone unfortunately.

 

[redline4]

It almost looks like an upside down curtain rod holder. Obviously not a "fancy" one, just a simple one.

 

[S Sidwell]

If it's like my grandparents old home stead, have a fire place or a wood heater in the kitchen? Might have been where a holder for a wisk broom or something.

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[FergusonTO35]

Thanks. I'll have to quiz my mom on what used to be in that area of the kitchen.

 

[pbillyi69]

its for a removeabme kitchen table that would have had one leg out at the end. old train cars had a similar set up. at least thats what it looks like to me.

 

[pbillyi69]

is it at table height?