Heavy copper object, looks like a grenade.. two square holes on side

[dawson1]

Found this digging in my back yard. House has been here since 1854. It measures 4" tall x 1.5" wide. looks like the top was round at one time. There is a name on it but hard to read. TRE--X-? Weight is 8.5 ozs. I'am stumped...

 

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[Taliman]

Wondering if it might not be some kind of ornate handle from a cranking mechanism. The top picture appears to show circular wearing and "wallowing" like might be expected from a well worn crank handle that had a metal washer and metal brad holding it to a shaft..

 

[Boatlode]

No idea what it is, but it looks cool. I'd use it for a paperweight.

 

[doublet2a]

Cane handle??

Tim

 

[unclemac]

copper in the yard...or brass...often means some sort of garden water use....

 

[dawson1]

Thanks for the replies!! I'm still at a lost. If I can find any info I will post it and welcome anymore guesses... thanks again guys!

 

[Jublain]

I googled trebex just for the heck of it and that's the name of a watch maker. Maybe they made clocks and maybe that's a weight from one of the clocks.

 

[BosnMate]

Might represent a pine cone if it's a clock weight, but I favor the handle, and the "decorations" were for grip.

 

[HuntinDog]

I think Unclemac may be on to something...
Here is a two headed hand garden sprinkler I have on my garden shed.

 

[dawson1]

You guys are great! Lots to go on...