Scutt's rod and rail wire, Patented October 23,1883 by Hiram B. Scutt. This looks similar to the Scutt's clip wire seen in the encylopedia, however, it is not an exact match. Further research should be done on this wire when possible. Type on barb: sheet metal. Points on barb: two. Gauge of barb/wire: heavy gage sheet metal. Coating on barb: none. Type of strand: single.