Unknown Carriers ?

[wvtools]

These kind of remind me of battery carriers, but not exactly.

[international3414]

maybe chains for antique cars tires

[bill300d]

Yeah that's what I'm thinkin. Mud or snow grips.

[bill300d]

Could also be spare tire tie downs.

[Lostmind]

I believe the padded part goes against the wheel rim , the straight piece faces down
on the snow. Emergency chains is my guess

[john k]

Very likely chains,  in the wood spoke or wire spoke days,  be easy to slip 4-5 of these on,  sure beat crawling under the car. 

[Catch22!]

Yep  Tire chains for wood spoke wheels.  Here is a set I found on the Model T forum

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/599638/617610.html?1456014684

[wvtools]

Thanks for all the help.  This one had me stumped.  There are quick links on the sides similar to other tire chains.  I had already decided you guys were right, but the last post seals it.

I like to at least get it in the right ballpark when I list something on Ebay.

John
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