Antique cast iron self-closing hook. Is it a hay grapple, an ice hook, a pallet puller, or something else? : r/whatisthisthing

Is this a tool? What is it called and what does it do? It is 3 wide at

Antique Hay Bale Grapple Hook

Heavy Iron Hook, found in an old barn : r/whatisthisthing

I'm thinking a crucible for lead that was used for casting musket

Antique cast iron self-closing hook. Is it a hay grapple, an ice

Heavy Iron Hook, found in an old barn : r/whatisthisthing

Antique Cast Iron Hay Grapple Farm Barn Hook Metal Forks Country

Heavy Iron Hook, found in an old barn : r/whatisthisthing

Antique cast iron self-closing hook. Is it a hay grapple, an ice

Hay trolley : r/HandToolRescue