Ornate Brass Ball

[cambria09]

Hello All. I found this yesterday at a home, long gone now that may have been active as far back as the early 1900's.

It is brass about 5/8-IN in diameter with no writing on it. The ends are both the same with no center hole and they appear to be rounded as if it did not break off of another part.

I thought at first it was for a light switch pull but there is no attachment for a chain or string.

Let me know what you know and thanks for the view. Good Luck out there. C9

 

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Earing

 

[Chizzy]

Gonna try to post a link, C9...........Vintage Filigree Brass Balls/Beads............

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/...c0ydySDEx1wxXtTWLWUfVsS41nRS3AZEnzZRvUtIuqh1g
https://img0.etsystatic.com/110/0/12305092/il_340x270.945907298_dhf8.jpg

I found several examples.....some mounted on pedestals, strung through a stick or string, as earrings, charms, pendants or free standing.................

 

[bradyboy]

I have a very similar item that was passed down to me, I passed it on
I think its the end of a hat / hair pin
brady

 

[bradyboy]

the one I had , had a needle about 3" long
Similar design and patina
Brady