Brass Copper pipe, sword hilt? candle holder?

[L0STANDF0UND]

Hello fellow tnet members...my girlfriend and I were walking in a local park here in Pinellas County Florida when she happened to stumble upon this...thing. It looks to be made of brass or copper. Pipe? Sword hilt? Any ideas? Please and Thank you-----James aka L0STANDF0UND PS: item is approx. 3 1/2 inches long and has been cracked off. looks to be chiseled or hand stamped UPDATE: AFTER THINKING MORE ABOUT THE ITEM, I HAVE REMEMBERED TO ADD THAT IT WAS FOUND VERY CLOSE TO A CHURCH HERE IN TOWN THAT HAS AN OLD HISTORY. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I DECIDED TO SCRATCH IT AND IT APPEARS TO BE MADE OF SILVER.

 

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[Indian Steve]

I am thinking cane or walking stick top. Maybe had glass or other insert in top.

 

[bigfoot1]

maybe both cane finial and blade pommel.......this one spring loaded hilt inside walking cane

 

[L0STANDF0UND]

hmmm, yes I can see how that could be possible. Very interesting...This things really has me stumped. We had also been turning the idea of a dagger handle or just some type of handle generally...thanks

 

[Patriot Relics]

Beautiful piece whatever it is- I am on the side of ornate cane handle.