Stimpson setter? A780

[Rossr]

Ok I have a whatsit...Stimpson K on one side , A 780 on the other .  1/4inch hole through it.  

I assume it's a setter and maybe the bottom die is mia? 

 

Thoughts?

[YinTx]

I'm going to agree with you there, oval grommet setter missing the bottom anvil.  But I've been wrong before.  The hole in the side is reminiscent of a rivet setter, which doesn't match the oval, so yeah, good mystery!

YinTx

[Rossr]

On 11/11/2021 at 11:31 PM, YinTx said:

I'm going to agree with you there, oval grommet setter missing the bottom anvil.  But I've been wrong before.  The hole in the side is reminiscent of a rivet setter, which doesn't match the oval, so yeah, good mystery!

YinTx

So far I've turned nothing up in my searching

[Rossr]

Well I had the bottom part as well it turns out.   I just didn't realize it at the time.  I cleaned it up and painted it.  Bottom says stimpson k and A 780 and a set screw holds it in the base.  I suspect it's a white elephant without  corresponding matching hardware.  But nice to know it's complete at least. 

[tsunkasapa]

Perhaps for handbag latches?

Ohio Travel Bag-Locks & Closures-1 1/2" Antique Brass, Drop Lock, Zinc Alloy, #P-2616-ANTB-$1.92

[FishEggStew]

My Google-fu is working pretty good today.  It is indeed an oval eyelet setter.  I couldn't find the setter, but see here, page 45, for the eyelet.

This PDF, page 2, shows some uses for their eyelets, including the oval one on the purse.

Edited February 22, 2022 by FishEggStew

[Rossr]

5 hours ago, FishEggStew said:

My Google-fu is working pretty good today.  It is indeed an oval eyelet setter.  I couldn't find the setter, but see here, page 45, for the eyelet.

This PDF, page 2, shows some uses for their eyelets, including the oval one on the purse.

How about that Thanka for the finding that!