Ornate Door Knob?

[WVCOINHUNTER]

I dug this item today on an old house lot from the late 1800's. It appears to be brass, 5 3/4 inches in circumference, 1 3/4 inches across, and 7/8 inch thick. Very ornate, and heavy for its size. I would appreciate any ideas or information on this item. Here are some pictures, and I used a US quarter for size comparison.

 

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[nhbenz]

Yes, door knob. Eastlake Victorian style, 1870's-90's would be a safe bet.
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[Off n On]

I dug this item today on an old house lot from the late 1800's. It appears to be brass, 5 3/4 inches in circumference, 1 3/4 inches across, and 7/8 inch thick. Very ornate, and heavy for its size. I would appreciate any ideas or information on this item. Here are some pictures, and I used a US quarter for size comparison.

Good call! I was going to say a snuff box.

 

[cambria09]

HelloWVCOINHUNTER. I don't have any more info on your find but I gotta say that it is a NICE ONE and it would look great in any MD coolection. Thanks for posting and HH. C9

 

[tamrock]

sure ain't the kind of door knob you'd pick up a walmart these days. I guess just plain old functionally wasn't good enough for the folks back in the days that came from. Cool find. I like it.

 

[WVCOINHUNTER]

Thanks for all the info! That's why I love this site and this hobby! This is a good example of a find that's not worth any money, but I love to find it! Definitely from a different era, love the detail! Thanks for sharing your time and info!

 

[gman7665]

It could be off an Old brass bed they were very ornate also, A Bed Post or something ? even a knob from a piece of furniture the possibility's are endless Cool as all heck though

 

[WVCOINHUNTER]

Thanks for all the info! That's why I love this site and this hobby! This is a good example of a find that's not worth any money, but I love to find it! Definitely from a different era, love the detail! Thanks for sharing your time and info!