I dont have a clue

[natepen]

I don't have a clue

I came across this piece about 5 inches down and it looks like it was brass or at least plated, there's a couple of small scratches and they're shiny. The quarter is there just as a size reference.
I'm very surprised that it's still intact. Any ideas?

 

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[Montana Jim]

Spring tension finial... maybe. It would be held down by spring tension much like old hood ornaments. Or, maybe it's a cabinet turn knob that hooked to latch. I don't know, just guessing.

 

[cbac]

That looks like a clothing hook of some sort, boot or corset.