What would be the intended purpose of….

[RivennHewn]

This:

 

[bmxdad]

Looks like a cable clamp.

 

[softailgarage]

Or some type of pipe clamp.

 

[EDGAR]

Maybe an oarlock.

 

[Seagoon]

It's for fastening your dog's leash to a pub table so you can have a drink in peace

 

[SASORacing]

It's for fastening your dog's leash to a pub table so you can have a drink in peace

I was thinking it was to fasten your drunk customer at the table in your bar, a handcuff for one hand.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Not sure what it is, but its looks fantastic.

 

[freakynami]

It sure has some similarities to saw filing vices...

 

[freakynami]

There you go, it's an embroidery hoop clamp.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/23784704257788437/
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=embroidery+hoop+clamp&safe=off&biw=2560&bih=1271&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xLU8VbX4CcS1mwWv5oGYBQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#safe=off&tbm=isch&q=embroidery+hoop+clamp+antique

 

[MushCreek]

I dated a girl that had those in the bedroom......

 

[thewatusi]

****** clamp / **** ring multitool

 

[MikeF2316]

I dated a girl that had those in the bedroom......

If used as intended sounds pretty boring.. If not, lets us know what it was used for.

 

[454ragtop]

Don't know if it could be adapted to hold a Dremel type tool to free up both hands?
Jim

 

[RivennHewn]

I'm not planning on taking up needle stitching anytime soon, but I like the dog leash at the bar idea.