Need help with ID

[bcruzin]

I found this while detecting at an 18th century plantation home off of the Chesapeake Bay. There are no markings on the back. The backside is completely flat. Any help is appreciated.

 

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[Frankn]

It looks like a hand of a clock. Frank...

 

[bcruzin]

Frank that would explain the flat back but where is the pivot point?

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net !!
My WAG: letter opener
Don....

 

[JunkShopFiddler]

Yep, pocket knife style letter opener.

 

[AU Seeker]

What is the piece made of, is it heavy?

Really not enough info given to try and ID what it is.

It looks like wrought iron that could of been piece of a lot of things but hard to tell.

 

[bcruzin]

AUseeker,

My best guess is brass. I hesitate to clean it up as that patina is good stuff and gives it character. I realize I didn't give you guys much to work with. No big deal! In the display case it goes

 

[bcruzin]

Mini axe?

Ever seen such a thing?